On April 14, 2025, at 1:38 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Wes Baumgart conducted a traffic stop on a Silver 2013 Chevy Silverado in the Diplomat parking lot located at 1733 S. State Road 57 after observing an equipment violation on the vehicle. Upon approaching the vehicle, Deputy Baumgart identified the driver as 22-year-old Thomas Knight of Dixon, Kentucky. While speaking with Mr. Knight, Deputy Baumgart observed multiple clues that the driver may be under the influence of alcohol. At that point, he began a roadside DUI investigation. Once the investigation was completed, Deputy Baumgart placed the driver into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail, Mr. Knight was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated-Prior.
Oakland City Officer Michael McGregor assisted Deputy Baumgart in his investigation.
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