A judge Monday found probable cause to pursue the charges against Paul Aubin of Terre Haute who was shot after allegedly stealing mail in the area of Blackfriars Court.
According to court documents, Aubin was driving a red Mustang convertible and going through mailboxes in the neighborhood where the shooting took place.
A passenger in the vehicle said they “hit” approximately 30 mailboxes, but she denied knowing the vehicle was stolen.
Joey Lodge was visiting a home in the cul-de-sac when he saw a saw the suspicious vehicle. Lodge, who relatives said is retired law enforcement, confronted Aubin by holding up a badge and pointing his gun at the car.
Aubin struck Lodge with the Mustang, and Lodge fired into the vehicle, hitting Aubin in the chest.
Lodge was found unconscious in the roadway.
Information on either man’s condition has not yet been released.
A judge set a $50,000 bond for Aubin, who was not yet booked into the Vigo County Jail as of 3 p.m. Monday.
