North Vernon Man Arrested for Battery, Assault Near Ivy Park Apartments

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The North Vernon Police Department arrested a local man named Tyler Kissick in connection with an assault that occurred near Ivy Park Apartments on January 31. Officers responded to a report of a battery and found a male victim with visible facial injuries, including a bloodied nose and busted lip. The victim said Kissick had opened his vehicle door and struck him multiple times with his fists.

Why it matters

Incidents of assault and battery in residential areas can raise concerns about public safety and the need for increased security or community-based interventions. This case highlights the importance of prompt police response and thorough investigation to hold offenders accountable.

The details

According to the police report, officers were dispatched to Ivy Park Apartments around 2:28 p.m. on January 31 in response to the reported battery. They found the male victim with visible facial injuries and he alleged that Kissick had attacked him. The case was submitted to the Jennings County Prosecutor's Office for review of a potential Battery Resulting in Moderate Bodily Injury charge, a Level 6 felony. On February 6, Officer Christopher D. Allen located and arrested Kissick without incident, and he was transported to the Jennings County Jail.

• The incident occurred on January 31, 2026 around 2:28 p.m.
• Kissick was arrested on February 6, 2026

What’s next

The judge will determine if Kissick should be released on bail pending further legal proceedings.