At approximately 9:43 p.m. on Thursday, Noblesville police officers were dispatched to 10738 Standish Place, Noblesville, on a report of a physical disturbance in progress. Deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department arrived on the scene first, followed shortly thereafter by Noblesville police officers.
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Officers located the alleged victim outside the residence and questioned her regarding the incident. The victim reported that she had been battered inside the residence by her husband, David Robert Vu. Officers attempted to make contact with Vu, but he refused to come out of the residence.
After repeated attempts to communicate with Vu failed, the Noblesville/Westfield Police Departments’ Emergency Services Unit (ESU) was called to the scene. ESU crisis negotiators worked to establish communication with Vu to facilitate a peaceful surrender, but Vu did not cooperate with their efforts. ESU tactical officers, with a search warrant in hand, later forced entry into the residence and took Vu into custody without any injuries to him or the officers.
Based on information collected as a result of the investigation, preliminary charges have been filed. The suspect in the case was booked at the Hamilton County Jail. David Robert Vu, 25, Noblesville, was charged with the following:
Criminal Confinement, I.C. 35-42-3-3(a) (Felony 6); Domestic Battery, I.C. 35-42-2-1.3(b)(3) (Felony 6); Intimidation, I.C. 35-45-2-1(a)(1) (Class A Misdemeanor); and Interference with Reporting a Crime, I.C. 35-45-2-5(1) (Class A Misdemeanor). A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The Noblesville Police Department thanks the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, Carmel Police Department and Noblesville Fire Department for their assistance and support.
I don’t see how posting this man’s photo is newsworthy or in the public’s interest. It’s a shame to selectively publish these types of photos when the man hasn’t been convicted of a crime and doesn’t seem to pose an imminent threat to the public.