NORTH VERNON, Ind — Police in southern Indiana have arrested a man they said is a suspect in a homicide investigation.
Police said they responded to a report of a possible deceased person in the 100 block of West Walnut Street around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Officers located a person dead inside the residence.
Officers opened an investigation into the person's death and identified 45-year-old William “Billy” Smith as a suspect in the person's murder.
That afternoon, police told the public to keep an eye out for Smith who was considered armed and dangerous.
After a few hours of searching, officers received a tip that Smith was in the area of West O&M Avenue in North Vernon. When officers got there, Smith began running through back yards of homes in the area. He was arrested shortly after 6 p.m.
Police said he had what appeared to be two controlled substances and drug paraphernalia on him when he was arrested.
Smith is being held on suspicion of murder and has no bond.
Investigators credit citizens' tips for Smith's quick arrest.
