On July 3, 2020, at 7:52 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance in the 5000 block of South 1025 East where there had been a physical altercation with possible injuries. Upon arriving in the area Deputy Bryce Jutzi and Oakland City Police Officer Michael McGregor separated the parties and began an investigation into the incident. After speaking with multiple parties on the scene it was discovered that a firearm was discharged during the chaos of the altercation. With the assistance of a K9 unit from Pike County a brown and black 22 caliber revolver was recovered behind the residence. 44-year-old Nicole Powell of Somerville was taken into custody for pointing the weapon and then firing the weapon in the air. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Ms. Powell was charged with Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Recklessness with a Deadly Weapon. She has since posted a $1250 bond.
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