From the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department
On 07/23/2023 at approximately 11:55 PM deputies responded to the 1900 blk of Shellbark Ct. to a
report of a stabbing. The victim alleged that his girlfriend, Marie Hamilton, came at him with a knife and
stabbed him in the leg. The victim also said that Hamilton sprayed him with pepper spray during the
incident. The victim was seen by medical staff on scene and released.
Deputies attempted to make contact with Hamilton over the phone as well as verbally through the
doors and windows however there was no answer at the residence which was locked. Deputies
continued to make efforts to contact Hamilton however were unsuccessful. A short time later a family
member of Hamilton arrived on scene and told deputies that he told her not to come outside until he
was there. At this time Hamilton exited the residence and was detained by deputies without incident.
Hamilton declined to speak about the incident with deputies, she was then transported to the
Bartholomew County Jail on the charges involving allegations of domestic battery with deadly weapon, domestic battery with
moderate injury and domestic battery. At this time Hamilton continues to be in the custody of = the jail
on a 48 hour hold.
This is a preliminary investigation. All persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.