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Parke County man arrested for incident with gun, shots fired

Detectives from the Putnamville State Police Post initiated a criminal investigation at a local establishment in Farmersburg in the early morning hours of September 23.

The investigation was in reference to a firearm being pointed at patrons, shots being fired and battery of a patron at the establishment.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives received an active warrant for Phillip A. Foster, 28, of Rosedale, on several felony charges. On September 29, the U.S. Marshal Task Force was able to locate Foster and take him into custody without incident.

Foster is charged with Aggravated Battery, Level 3; Criminal Recklessness With a Deadly Weapon, Level 6 Felony; Possession of a Firearm by a Serious Violent Felon, Level 4 Felony; Intimidation to Commit a Forcible Felony With a Deadly Weapon, Level 5 Felony.

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