Laurel Man Arrested After a Reported Drive-by Shooting

The incident took place early Saturday morning.

(Laurel, Ind.) – Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business in Laurel early Saturday morning to investigate a suspected drive-by shooting.

The incident was reported just before 1:00 a.m. after a driver allegedly fired multiple bullets into a parked truck near the Long Branch Tavern.

The driver was identified as Jeremy D. Wilson, 49, of Laurel.

He was located at his home following the incident, where he allegedly exited his home with an AR-15 style rifle.

According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Wilson refused to comply with Sheriff’s deputies, which prompted a short stand-off.

He was eventually taken into custody without further incident.

Wilson is charged with a felony related to the shooting and was lodged in the Franklin County Jail.

More from Local News

Events

Two Former Fire Chiefs Arrested on Theft Related Charges

The alleged thefts from Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Department took place between 2021 and 2024. 

Charges Filed in Major Mail Theft and Forgery Case in Ohio County

Investigators confirmed victims experienced missing or delayed mail, including checks and other critical financial documents.

D.I.C.E. Challenge Community Business Pitch Competition Returns

The competition is designed for founders in the earliest stages of business development.

Local Sports Report - January 30-31, 2026

Conference and sectional champs were crowned over the weekend.

East Central Wins Wrestling Sectional Title, Several SEI Stars Advance to Regional

Local wrestling sectionals were held at South Dearborn and Jennings County.

Local Sports Report - January 29, 2026

Girls basketball and boys swimming results.

On Air

Luke Combs She Got The Best Of Me 3:24
Billy Currington Good Directions 3:21
Joe Nichols Good Day for Living 3:17
John Anderson I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal 3:14