Three arrested in North Vernon after threats with knife
Three people were arrested after an incident with a knife early Thursday morning on State Street in North Vernon.
The North Vernon Police Department is reporting that a victim was confronted by two men and a woman near State and Scott streets at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning. After an argument, one of the men allegedly held a knife to his throat and then he was told to empty his pockets. As he called police, the woman allegedly tried to take his phone.
As police talked with the victim, one of the suspects was seen walking nearby and the other two soon emerged from between two houses. All three were detained and knives were take from one of the male subjects. They were also allegedly carrying several bags containing items stolen from multiple vehicles.
Police were able to locate more victims and return some of the stolen items. The three were arrested including:
Patrick M. Griesehop, 36:
Theft-Level 6 Felony
Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle- B-Misd.
Intimidation with a deadly weapon-Level 5
Attempted Robbery- Level 3 Felony
Joshua E. Piper, 28:
Theft-Level 6 Felony
Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle- B-Misd.
Intimidation with a deadly weapon-Level 5
Attempted Robbery- Level 3 Felony
Mary A. Boldery, 20:
Aiding, Inducing, or Causing an Offense (Robbery) -Level 3 Felony
Interference with Reporting a Crime- A-Misd.
Possession or Use of a Legend drug or Precursor- Level 6 Felony
Possession of Paraphernalia- C-Misd.