Domestic dispute over a college football game lands man behind bars

A New Year’s Eve dispute over college football escalated into violence, leading to the arrest of Jeremy Michael Faris, 38, in Williams, Indiana. Faris, intoxicated at the time, allegedly attacked his father during a discussion about NCAA college football brackets and an Indiana University football game. The incident occurred at a residence on Twin Ponds Road around 10:00 p.m. A female fled the home to call 911 from a nearby gas station, reporting the altercation.

According to the probable cause affidavit, the conflict arose after the victim, who was speaking loudly due to a hearing aid, apologized to Faris, which reportedly aggravated him. The victim claimed that Faris pushed, slapped, and kicked him, culminating in a blow to the nose. Responding officers found the victim with visible injuries, including a bleeding nose and markings around his neck. Despite the victim's reluctance to press charges, Indiana law mandated Faris's arrest due to the physical evidence of battery.