Orange County couple stabbed in home invasion; suspects apprehended
Suspects in Orange County Stabbing Apprehended After Pursuit on I-65
Around 5:00 p.m., officers attempted to stop Tanner Stickney, 20, and Cody Lake, 21, on Interstate 65 north of Columbus.
The pursuit traveled north on I-65, exited at the 80-mile marker and traveled east on State Road 252. The suspects stopped near Flat Rock along State Road 252 in Shelby County and were taken into custody without incident at 5:17 p.m. A female in the vehicle was additionally taken into custody.
Additional information will be provided as it is made available.
Update: The Indiana State Police is asking for assistance in locating two suspects wanted for questioning for their possible involvement during an early morning home invasion and subsequent attempted murder in West Baden Springs.
Investigators are looking for Tanner Stickney, 20, and Cody Lake, 21, both of Lawrence County. Both were last seen this morning at the Wal-Mart in Bloomington, Indiana, and were driving a silver 2002 Pontiac with Indiana registration SDR225. The back glass of the Pontiac has a decal or sticker saying either “Grand Am” or “Grand Prix”.
At this time, the State Police is considering Stickney and Lake as armed and dangerous. If the individuals or vehicle are located, citizens are asked to contact the Jasper Post of the State Police by calling 812-482-1441, or by simply dialing 911 and informing the dispatch operator of the information. Do not approach the two individuals.
West Baden Springs — A West Baden Springs couple is in critical condition this morning as a result of an early morning home invasion.
Around 2:45 Thursday morning, Orange County dispatch received a 911 call from Robert Meehan, 54, West Baden Springs, requesting medical assistance after being stabbed in his home at 942 Main Street. When officers from the French Lick Police Department arrived they found the couple, Robert and Donna Meehan, 62, both suffering from stab wounds.
Investigators believe that two males, wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks, entered the residence through a bathroom window on the north side of the home, and confronted the Meehan’s, demanding money and medications. After Mr. Meehan refused to comply with the suspect’s requests, he was stabbed in the abdomen and leg. Mrs. Meehan was then stabbed in the neck. Both suspects exited the residence and left the area in a vehicle.
Mr. and Mrs. Meehan were transported to Indiana University Health of Paoli, and were subsequently taken to the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky for treatment. Mr. Meehan is listed in stable condition, while Mrs. Meehan was released this morning after treatment.
Investigators are currently looking for two suspects and their vehicle.
The suspects are Tanner Stickney, a 20-year-old white male, and Cody Lake, a 21-year-old white male. Both are believed to be traveling in a silver 2002 Pontiac, with a printed sticker saying “Grand Prix” or “Grand Am” in the back window. The two were last seen at the Wal-Mart in Bloomington this morning.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Jasper Post of the Indiana State Police by calling 1-812-482-1441.
The Indiana State Police is being assisted by the French Lick Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
