Investigation on east side of Gibson County nets arrest of duo

On November 20, 2024 at approximately 1 p.m. the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police partnered together to serve a search warrant on a residence in the 1000 block of East 50 North near Oakland City.  During the investigation 57 year old Theresa Wilkins of Petersburg was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant Identity Theft.  Also arrested during this investigation was 58 year old David Hughes of Oakland City for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.  During the execution of the search warrant Mr. Hughes, a Felon was found to be in possession of multiple firearms.  Mr. Hughes and Ms. Wilkins were transported to the Gibson County Jail.
 
This is an ongoing investigation.
 
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