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Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute, Indiana
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![]() An elderly female went to the hospital to seek medical attention today after her grandson allegedly beat her and threatened her with a knife. Shane Michael McBride, 22, was booked into the Vigo County Jail around 11 a.m. . He is charged with stragulation; battery; battery resulting in moderate bodily injury; criminal confinement; intimidation; and interfering with the reporting of a crime and sexual battery. Officers of the Terre Haute Police Department responded to Union Hospital and were informed that the victim had been battered by her grandson. Sgt. Denzil Lewis explained that the grandson lives with the victim. She informed officers that the suspect was heavily intoxicated at the time. McBride allegedly started a verbal altercation with her that quickly turned physical.He allegedly battered her while threatening her with a knife and refused to let her leave the residence. "The victim said that when she tried to call the police her grandson took the phone from her. The victim waited for the suspect to fall asleep at which point the victim was able to leave the house and go to the hospital," Lewis said. Detectives were able to locate the suspect at the house where the incident reportedly occurred. Comments are closed.
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Lucy Perry
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