On July 5, 2020, at 1:23 a.m. Gibson County Sheriff’s Sgt. John Fischer observed a 1999 Chevy Van make an unsafe lane movement on US 41 near County Road 650 South. Also while following the vehicle Sgt. Fisher observed that the plate on the vehicle was false and fictitious. At that point Sgt. Fischer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as 30-year-old Christina Pferrer of Newburgh. While speaking with the driver Sgt. Fischer had reason to believe that the driver may be intoxicated and began a roadside DUI investigation. A blood test conducted at the Gibson General Emergency Room indicated that Ms. Pferrer had THC and Methamphetamines in her system. At the conclusion of his investigation Sgt. Fischer placed Ms. Pferrer into custody and transported her to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Ms. Pferrer was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of a Legend Drug, and Neglect of a Dependent endangers their life. She remains in custody on a $1500 bond. The six juveniles under the age of 18 who were also in the vehicle were released at the scene to a proper adult.
Assisting Sgt. Fischer in his investigation was Deputy Michael Rose, Fort Branch Officer Jeff Beck 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.
