Deputies with the Starke County Sheriff’s Office investigated a domestic altercation over the weekend.

A search warrant was obtained for a residence in the 1000 East Block of 150 South in Knox.

Deputies made entry into the residence and the suspect, Nickademous Fletcher, 35, of Knox, was taken into custody without incident.

Due to Fletcher’s criminal history and information provided that firearms were in the residence a subsequent search warrant was obtained. Deputies located a Glock 23 handgun, and a Bushmaster AR15 hidden behind a freezer in a garage. Deputies also discovered a Mosin Nagant WWII era rifle in the home.

Fletcher was incarcerated at the Starke County Justice Center with preliminary charges of unlawful possession of firearm by serious violent felon, Level 4 felony, and domestic battery with moderate bodily injury, Level 6 felony.

The Starke County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Starke County Drone Unit, K9 Mack, and Starke EMS.