Evansville man arrested on DUI and battery charges

On March 8, 2020, at 8:35 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a battery that was occurring at the intersection of US 41 and County Road 350 South. Deputy Zach Lienemann arrived on scene and located two persons in a Silver 2002 Honda passenger van. 38-year-old Michael Keneipp of Evansville stepped out of the drivers seat and approached Deputy Lienemann. Once Mr. Keneipp began speaking Deputy Lienemann detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver and began a roadside investigation. During the investigation Deputy Lienemann spoke with Mr. Keneipp as well as a passenger in the vehicle. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Lienemann placed Mr. Keneipp into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Keneipp was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Battery. He has since posted a $750 bond.


All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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