On Sunday November 11, 2018 at approximately 2:58 am, Newton County Dispatch received a 911 call of shots fired inside the Ten Oaks Mobile Home Park in Lincoln TWP (SR10 and CR200E).  

 

Upon deputies arrival, it was discovered the driver of a GMC Sierra pickup truck had driven into a modular home and the vehicle was still occupied. 

 

 Evidence indicated the driver had been shot by an unknown person(s) prior to the crash. The driver was transported to a local hospital and transferred for further care.

 

Names are being withheld at this time pending family notification, the case is still under investigation.  

Assisting the Newton County Sheriff's Office is the Newton County Drug Task Force, Indiana State Police, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Newton County EMS and Lincoln Twp Fire Dept.

 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Newton County Sheriff’s Office 219-474-5661 or the TIP LINE 219-234-7014