LAWRENCE — Lawrence police made an arrest in the recent homicide of a woman found who was found unresponsive in a bushy area.
An investigation began on Sept. 29 when 41-year-old Natasha Highbaugh of Indianapolis was found unresponsive in a bushy area outside of a residence in the 4200 block of N. Franklin Rd.
She was later determined to be deceased.
Police said Highbaugh had received at least one gunshot wound and had not been at that location very long but likely through the overnight hours.
On Tuesday, Oct. 3 police arrested a 23-year-old from Indianapolis for his alleged involvement in Highbaugh's death. Police said surveillance video, license plate reader cameras, and other information developed during the investigation led to the arrest.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477), where tips may be shared anonymously.
