On January 11, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Eric Powell conducted a traffic stop on a Black Kia Soul after observing it speeding on US 41 near County Road 925 South.  Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Powell identified the driver as 44 year old Jason Senger of Boonville.  Whiles speaking with Mr. Senger Deputy Powell detected the odor of raw Marijuana inside the vehicle.  Mr. Senger surrendered the Marijuana and Deputy Powell went back to his vehicle to continue his investigation.  During a records check through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles it was revealed that Mr. Senger was operating his vehicle while his license was suspended as a Habitual Traffic Violator, and the license plate on the Kia Soul were expired.  At that point Deputy Powell placed Mr. Senger into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While a Habitual Traffic Violator, and Possession of Marijuana.  Mr. Senger was also issued citations for speeding and an expired registration. 
 
Assisting Deputy Powell in his investigation was Sgt. Loren Barchett, Deputy Wes Baumgart, and Fort Branch Officer Louis Jerrell.
 
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