Three arrested after a domestic dispute

DENVER, IN – A domestic dispute resulted in Indiana State Police troopers arresting 44-year-old Aaron Vance, 19-year-old Skyla Vance, and 42-year-old Heather Chard. All three lived at 167 West Harrison Street, in Denver, IN.

On Wednesday at approximately 6:22 p.m., Indiana State Police troopers responded to a reported fight and a shot being fired at the home.

Troopers determined Heather Chard and Skyla Vance had been fighting, outside the home, before officers arrived. Aaron Vance is alleged to have pointed a handgun in the direction of both Chard and Vance. He then fired a gunshot into the ground.

A loaded 40-caliber handgun was recovered at the scene.

The troopers learned Chard was in the process of moving out of the home when a domestic dispute began.

All three were incarcerated in the Miami County Jail. Vance and Chard each face a charge for domestic battery with injury. Vance faces felony charges for criminal recklessness with a firearm and pointing a firearm.