On March 17, 2024, at 3:14 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance in the 10000 block of East 50 North near Oakland City. While enroute to the residence officers were notified that a male subject was out of control and was breaking things in the residence. Upon arriving Sgt. Loren Barchett spoke with the caller and observed damage caused by an individual who was staying at the residence. At that point Sgt. Barchett called for an ambulance to come to the scene. While waiting on the ambulance Deputy Logan Lashbrook attempted to perform a pat down of the subject, 22 year old Noah Wilkins when Mr. Wilkins physically began to resist Deputy Lashbrook. Deputy Lashbrook placed Mr. Wilkins into custody and transported him to the Deaconess Gibson Emergency Room Doctor where he was medically cleared for transport to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Jail Mr. Wilkins was charged with Battery on an Officer and Resisting Law Enforcement.
Assisting Sgt. Barchett in his investigation was Deputy Logan Lashbrook, Oakland City Police Chief Tim Gaines, Princeton Officer Matt Perry, and Princeton Officer David Jones.
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