An investigation by Washington City Police has landed a local man in jail on possession, nuisance and battery charges.
City police report that 23-year-old Alexander Peterson of Washington was arrested on Friday for battery to a child under 14, battery with a deadly weapon, criminal recklessness with a weapon, disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Peterson was also charged with disorderly conduct and maintaining a common nuisance.
He jailed without bond at the Daviess County Security Center.
In a separate incident, Washington Police served a warrant Friday on 30-year-old Mathew Twitty of Washington. He was wanted for battery and domestic battery. Bond was set at $100,000.
