A prominent member of the Noblesville Fire Department, Captain Brett Etherington, was arrested on charges of domestic battery, a Level 6 Felony in Indiana, on Saturday morning according to reports from FOX59. The 55-year-old fire captain was booked into the Madison County Jail around 4:30 a.m.
Lapel Police Department made the arrest, capturing a figure who once notably played for Butler University during 1987-91, and who still holds the record there for the most steals in a basketball game within a single season. Etherington was off-duty at the time of the arrest, and he has been subsequently placed on administrative leave by the Noblesville Fire Department while they continue to thoroughly investigate the matter.
As reported by FOX59 and confirmed by the mayor’s office of Noblesville, Etherington is facing a charge that carries serious weight in the state of Indiana, with implications that could deeply affect his career and reputation. The details of the incident leading to his arrest have not been disclosed as of yet.
Despite reaching out, Lapel police have yet to release any additional information regarding the arrest, leaving many questions still to be answered. Both the community and the media are eagerly waiting to potentially learn more from the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office. Meanwhile, Etherington's past athletic achievements with Butler University's basketball team remain a stark contrast to the current allegations he is facing, as indicated by WISH-TV.
