On October 28, 2018, at 11:31 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Ben Kiesel conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2017 Nissan for traveling at 97 mph in a 60 mph zone on US 41 near Fort Branch. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Kiesel identified the driver as 20 year old Monique Kimpling of Mount Carmel, Illinois. Deputy Kiesel performed a brief roadside investigation before placing Ms. Kimpling into custody and transporting her to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Jail Ms. Kimpling was charged with Reckless Driving. She has since posted a $900 bond.
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