On July 17, 2021, at 4:57 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Brian Naas conducted a traffic stop on a Gray 2008 Chevy van in the 700 block of East Oak Street in Fort Branch for an equipment violation. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Naas identified the driver as 31-year-old Kalin Deal of Owensville. While speaking with Mr. Deal Deputy Naas had reasonable suspicion to believe that Mr. Deal might be under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that point Deputy Naas began a roadside OWI investigation. During the investigation it was discovered that a passenger in the vehicle 31-year-old Christina Scott of Fort Branch had an outstanding warrant through Vanderburgh County. Also, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were discovered in the vehicle.

At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Naas had Ms. Scott and Mr. Deal transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Deal was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He remains in custody on a $650 bond. Ms. Scott was charged with Possession of a Legend Drug, Possession of Paraphernalia, and a hold for the outstanding Felony Warrant out of Vanderburgh County.

Assisting Deputy Naas in his investigation was 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.