Noblesville fire captain arrested for domestic battery by Lapel police

LAPEL, Ind. (WISH) — A captain in the Noblesville Fire Department has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for domestic battery early Saturday.

The Noblesville mayor’s office confirmed to News 8 Sunday that Brett Etherington, 55, had been arrested by the Lapel Police Department on a charge of domestic violence.

Online jail records show Etherington was booked into the Madison County jail around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. The mayor’s office says Etherington was off-duty at the time of his arrest.

Lapel police have not released information on the arrest. News 8 has reached out to the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office for more information.

Etherington played basketball for Butler University from 1987-91, and holds the record for most steals in a single game during the 1990-91 season.

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Help is available for victims of domestic violence. Below is a list of suggested resources on the Domestic Violence Network website:

• Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence : 24-hour hotline available at 800-332-7385
• Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking
• The Julian Center
• Indiana Child Abuse Hotline : 800-800-5556
• National Domestic Violence Hotline : 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
• National Sexual Assault Hotline : 800-656-4673