North Judson man arrested by deputy for felony domestic battery in presence of child following late-night altercation

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

A North Judson man was arrested late Saturday night after Marshall County Sheriff's deputies and Indiana State Police responded to a domestic disturbance in progress on State Road 17 near 10B Road.

Marshall County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at approximately 11:42 p.m. on July 18th reporting an active physical domestic altercation. Upon arrival and investigation, deputies determined that Dallas Preston, 33, of North Judson had battered two family members in the presence of a child under the age of 16.

Preston was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of level 6 felony domestic battery in the presence of a child under 16 years of age. His cash bond was set at $1,500.

The Marshall County Sheriff's Department was assisted at the scene by the Indiana State Police.

Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.