Homeless Shelter Resident’s Refusal To Shower Leads To Arrest

Sheriff's deputies say the suspect was yelling profanities at shelter staff in front of children.

Robert A. Wood III. Photo by Dearborn County Sheriff's Department.

(Aurora, Ind.) - A disorderly conduct arrest was made at the Heart House homeless shelter in Aurora Tuesday night, according to the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department.

A sheriff’s news release stated that deputies were dispatched to the shelter on U.S. 50 for a report of a male refusing to take a shower.

The suspect, Robert A. Wood III, 23, of Versailles, “began to get agitated and yell profanities at staff where there were children present after being told to calm down.”

Wood was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

More from Local News


Events

Character Council to Honor 2026 Heroes of Character

Sixteen adults and seven students from the Tri-State area will be honored.

Leising's Veterinary Bill Passes Out of Senate

Senate Bill 56 would help address the veterinary shortage in Indiana.

Lawrenceburg's Hooping for Hope Game to Raise Funds for Joe Burrow Foundation

See a list of festivities and raffle items for next Saturday's game.

Local Sports Report - January 6, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Milan, South Ripley, Shawe Athletes Earn ORVC Weekly Honors

ORVC Report for December 22-January 3.

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Midland - Make a Little

Matt Stell Man Made 10:54
Tanya Tucker Down to My Last Teardrop 10:51
Larry Fleet Where I Find God 10:47
Pam Tillis When You Walk In The Room 10:40