On November 26, 2020, at 7:47 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance in the 2000 block of East 600 South near Fort Branch, Indiana. Upon arriving Deputy Bryce Jutzi learned that a disturbance between two men had occurred. During the investigation it was discovered that one of the participants 40-year-old Joshua Fullerton of Haubstadt had an outstanding writ of attachment warrant. At that point Deputy Jutzi placed Mr. Fullerton into custody. Due to the level of intoxication of Mr. Fullerton Deputy Jutzi took him to Deaconess Gibson for medical clearance. During the investigation Mr. Fullerton communicated multiple threats towards Deputy Jutzi. Finally, upon being transported to the Gibson County Jail Mr. Fullerton was charged with the outstanding writ of attachment warrant as well as new charges of Intimidation, Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting Law Enforcement. Mr. Fullerton remains in custody.
Assisting Deputy Jutzi in his investigation was Deputy U.B. Smith, Indiana State Trooper Tanner Hurley, and Haubstadt Officer Riley Farmer.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
