Evansville, IN — An early morning dispute led to the arrest of a local woman on charges of battery and intimidation, following an incident at an apartment on Stevens Avenue.
According to the Evansville Police Department, officers responded to the scene just after midnight on Monday, where they made contact with a victim who reported that Dreauna Meriwether, 23, had pointed a firearm at several individuals inside the apartment during a heated argument.
Meriwether was taken into custody at the scene, and during the process, she allegedly kicked an officer while inside a squad car, leading to additional battery charges. The confrontation left Meriwether facing serious legal consequences.
She is currently being held without bond at the Vanderburgh County Jail.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
