Courtesy of NVPD
NORTH VERNON, Ind. – The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) responded to an initial report of a possible dead person in the 100 block of West Walnut Street, on Tuesday, at around 1 p.m.
Officers located a deceased person inside the residence. The investigation revealed William “Billy” Smith, 45, of North Vernon, as the person of interest.
NVPD responded to the area of West O and M Avenue, east of North Vernon Etc, after receiving a report of Smith being in the area. When police arrived, the suspect reportedly began running along back yards, before he was caught and taken into custody.
Updated: 5:31 PM EDT May 12, 2021
NORTH VERNON, Ind Police in southern Indiana have arrested a man they said is a suspect in a homicide investigation.
Police said they responded to a report of a possible deceased person in the 100 block of West Walnut Street around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Officers located a person dead inside the residence.
Officers opened an investigation into the person s death and identified 45-year-old William “Billy” Smith as a suspect in the person s murder.
That afternoon, police told the public to keep an eye out for Smith who was considered armed and dangerous.
After a few hours of searching, officers received a tip that Smith was in the area of West O&M Avenue in North Vernon. When officers got there, Smith began running through back yards of homes in the area. He was arrested shortly after 6 p.m.