From Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham;
On January 15, 2021 at approximately 2:00 am, Posey County
Sheriff’s Office Deputies were notified of a domestic disturbance complaint northeast of Mt.
Vernon. While deputies were on a separate complaint, officers of the Mt. Vernon Police
Department responded to assist.
Officials spoke with both the alleged suspect, 27-year-old Colin Weatherford of Mt.
Vernon, and victim. During the investigation it was alleged the victim was held against her will
and her cell phone was taken from her, leaving her no way for her to call for help. The victim
was choked and raped before she was able to get away and run to a neighbor’s home for help.
The case is still under investigation
Colin Weatherford, 27 years old of Mt. Vernon, was arrested for the following:
Rape – Level 3 felony
Criminal Confinement – Level 4 felony
Strangulation – Level 6 felony
Domestic Battery – Level 6 felony
Interference in Reporting a crime – Class A misdemeanor
Invasion of Privacy – Class B misdemeanor
Colin is currently lodged in the Posey County Jail
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