Washington County man arrested in pistol whipping case

A Washington County man has been arrested, accused of striking a victim with a handgun last fall.

According to the Indiana State Police, the incident happened in September when an alleged victim reported that he had been struck in the head with a handgun while standing by a car outside the home of 39-year-old Gerald P. Hamilton of Campbellsburg. witnesses also said that Hamilton pointed the gun at the victim’s girlfriend after she witnessed the attack.

An investigation was started including a subpoena for comments Hamilton made on social media about the incident. An arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday and he was taken into custody this morning without incident.

He is facing charges of batter by means of a deadly weapon, intimidation and pointing a firearm.