On April 18, 2023, at 11:16 a.m. Sergeant Roger Ballard was dispatched to 2507 East 50 North in reference to a residential alarm coming from the garage. Upon arriving on scene Sergeant Ballard observed multiple vehicles in the driveway and an open garage door. At that point Sergeant Ballard approached the open garage and announced himself as a law enforcement officer and got no response. Sergeant Ballard then entered the garage and observed individuals using drugs. At that point Sergeant Ballard called for backup and upon their arrival the scene was secured while a search warrant was obtained. Once the search warrant was served 63 year old Timothy McGillem of Fort Branch and 53 year old James Schupp of Princeton were taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail.
Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. McGillem was charged with Possession of Paraphernalia. Mr. McGillem has since posted a $450 bond. Mr. Schupp was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines. He has since posted a $750 bond.
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
