On May 13, 2020, at 10:04 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a disturbance in Caniff Trailer Court Located in the rural Princeton area. Upon arriving at the residence Deputy Bryce Jutzi separated the parties and began an investigation into the incident. After speaking with all parties involved and concluding his on scene investigation he placed 28 year old Alexander Sparks into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Sparks was charged with Battery in the presence of a child, Resisting Law Enforcement, Battery with Injury on a Law Enforcement Officer, and Disorderly Conduct. Mr. Sparks remains in custody on a $750 bond

Assisting Deputy Jutzi in his investigation were Deputies Zach Lienemann, Loren Barchett, and Michael Rose. Also assisting in the investigation was Fort Branch Officer Jeff Beck and Indiana DNR Officer Ryan McIntyre.

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