On Sunday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 5:29 pm,Marshall County Dispatch broadcast a report of a battery in progress involving a baseball bat at a residence on Muckshaw Rd., in Argos.
A hysterical woman called 911 and told Dispatch that a man was screaming and had pushed her out of the way. She then told Dispatch that someone was being hit with a baseball bat. Marshall County Officers, Argos and Culver Police, along with Argos EMS responded.
During the investigation, it was determined that a battery had occurred. Kenneth Owens, 47, was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail for Domestic Battery in the presence of a minor, Domestic Battery – resulting in moderate bodily injury, Domestic Battery – deadly weapon, Animal Cruelty, Intimidation w/ a deadly weapon.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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