An Argos man has been arrested in connection with an October 26, 2026, fence-line dispute between neighbors in which a man was allegedly struck with a baseball bat, according to InkFreeNews[1]. The outlet reported the arrest on Friday, November 6.
InkFreeNews reported that Kenneth Robert Owens, 47, of Argos, allegedly hit a man with a baseball bat and shoved two other people. The man who was struck had a hand injury and a possible head strike. The Marshall County Sheriff investigated.
Owens faces a Level 5 felony charge of battery by means of a deadly weapon and a Class A misdemeanor charge of resisting law enforcement, according to InkFreeNews. These are charges only, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The account comes from a single source, and the case is ongoing.
What should injured people do next?
If you are hurt by another person’s actions, get medical care first, including care for a possible head injury. Keep your treatment records, bills, and proof of missed work. Photos taken soon after the incident can also help document injuries. Delventhal Law Office’s guide to personal injury cases in Indiana provides additional general information.
A criminal prosecution and a civil injury claim are separate. The outcome of one does not automatically decide the other. Injury claims can be hotly contested, so careful documentation matters.
Why location matters in an Indiana injury claim
This incident happened in the Argos area of Marshall County, and the Marshall County Sheriff investigated. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the injury happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. A person whose fault is greater than 50 percent cannot recover. Otherwise, recovery is reduced by that person’s percentage of fault. The firm’s explanation of Indiana’s comparative-fault rule provides additional general context.
Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. That period usually runs from the injury date, not the arrest date. The general guide to Indiana injury claim deadlines explains why waiting can put a claim at risk.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else’s wrongful conduct. Chad Delventhal can explain how a civil claim may proceed alongside a criminal case and which deadlines may apply. No outcome can be promised.
If you want to discuss the facts privately, you can request a free case evaluation or learn more about the firm’s personal injury practice.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
