Knox County Commissioner Trent Hinkle was arrested on Tuesday night on charges of domestic battery. The charges stem from an alleged incident that occurred on October 5, 2021, involving a person younger than 14 years old. According to the Knox County jail report, Hinkle was booked at 10:37 p.m. and released on bond at 11:09 p.m. The arrest was made by the Indiana State Police. The probable cause statement says the charge stems from an argument Hinkle admits to having with his foster daughter. Hinkle admitted to the police that he threw his phone down. He claims the girl moved suddenly, and the phone struck her. The police say the phone left a bruise and a small cut. The Indiana State Police have not released any further information about the case at this time.
