On August 8, 2021, at 11:37 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance in the 3000 block of South 100 West. Upon arriving Deputy U.B. Smith and Sergeant John Fischer began an investigation. After speaking with all the parties involved Deputy Smith and other officers on scene attempted to place 31-year-old Ruby Parker into custody, but she began to physically resist officers in their attempt. After a brief struggle Ms. Parker was taken into custody and ultimately transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Ms. Parker was charged with Resisting Law Enforcement, Battery with Injury, and Battery with a Deadly Weapon. She remains in custody on a $1250 bond.
Assisting Deputy Smith in his investigation was Sergeant John Fischer. Also assisting were Princeton Officer Ben Kiesel and Haubstadt Officer Joshua Hoover.
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