On November 3, 2020, at 4:25 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a man covered in blood knocking on doors in the Somerville area. Deputies Bryce Jutzi and Garrett Tuley were dispatched to the area to locate the man. Upon locating the individual Deputy Jutzi spoke with the victim and began a battery investigation. While speaking with the victim a Gibson County Medic administered medical aid to the victim. Once a statement was secured from the victim Deputy Jutzi with the assistance of Deputy Garrett Tuley and Oakland City Police Chief Tim Gaines went to a residence near the intersection of County Road 540 South and State Road 57. Upon speaking with the other parties Deputy Jutzi placed 28-year-old Matthew Weber of Oakland City and 38-year-old Adam Staat of Princeton into custody. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Jutzi transported Mr. Weber and Mr. Staat to the Gibson County Jail.

Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Matthew Weber was charged Battery with Bodily Injury. He remains in custody on a $650 bond. Adam Staat was charged with Aggravated Battery and he remains in custody without bond.


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