Child molestation suspect arrested in Arkansas; returned to Gibson County

Submitted by Rich Miller, Web Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 9:40am

Child molestation suspect arrested in Arkansas; returned to Gibson County

A suspect in a Gibson County child molestation case has been returned to Indiana after being arrested in Arkansas.

The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office says 24-year-old Jeffrey Pannell is a suspect in two separate criminal cases. They say he left the area after the investigation came to a close.

The first warrant involves child molestation charges, the second warrant includes charges of criminal confinement, sexual battery and sexual conduct in the presence of a minor. All are felonies.

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"She kept my son away from me for 13 years..."

Submitted by Brad Conaway on Friday, May 24th, 7:39 am

PRINCETON, IN (WFIE)- A Gibson county man has been charged with the murder of the mother of his child.

Jason Perry is accused of shooting Jesica Tice in front of their 13-year-old son on Wednesday in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant in Princeton.

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Name of mother shot and killed in Princeton released

Submitted by WFIE Web Staff on Friday, May 24th, 6:41 am

PRINCETON, IN (WFIE)- 14 News has learned the name of the victim in the Princeton shooting that killed one mother.

Jesica Tice was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant in Princeton. According to the Gibson County Coroner, Barrett Doyle, there were two gunshot wounds. One to the arm and another on the side of Tice's head.

Princeton Police Chief W.W. George says the suspect who police believe to be the Tice's ex-boyfriend, shot her as she and her 13-year-old son were walking towards Los Aztecas from their vehicle.

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Police receive nearly 100 tips for the Tri-State's Most Wanted

Submitted by WFIE Web Staff on Thursday, May 23rd, 3:50 pm

KENTUCKY (WFIE)- On Wednesday 14 News showed mug shots of the Tri-State's most wanted and thanks to your tips, officials have been able to catch several of those suspects.

Officers took nearly 100 tips on Wednesday and they've been tracking and following up on your leads all day.

Providence Police say they received a tip about 33-year-old Cody Denton, and when officers went to his house they say he had already seen himself on T. V. and said he was tired of running and was ready to turn himself in.

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Jason Perry faces murder charge in Princeton restaurant parking lot shooting

Submitted by Brad Conaway on Thursday, May 23rd, 8:57 am

PRINCETON, IN (WFIE)-

Authorities have released the mugshot and charge of the man who's accused of shooting his girlfriend in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant.

Jason Perry is in the Gibson County jail awaiting a probable cause hearing Thursday. He is charged with murder.

The crime was shocking because of the setting. A mother taking her 13-year-old son to lunch to celebrate his graduation.

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Friend of Princeton shooting victim speaks to 14 News

Submitted by WFIE Web Staff on Wednesday, May 22nd, 11:24 pm

PRINCETON, IN (WFIE)- Those who knew the victim of a deadly shooting in Princeton speak out to 14 News about the struggles they say she had with the suspect.

Authorities tells 14 News the suspect, Jason Perry is in the Gibson County jail awaiting a probable cause hearing Thursday.

It was shocking. A mother, who was taking her son to lunch to celebrate his graduation is gunned down right outside the busy restaurant. Just as shocking is that friends who knew the victim well say what happened on Wednesday was not unexpected.

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