On November 1, 2025, at 9:50 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Wyatt Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a Gold 1985 Lincoln Town Car failing to maintain it’s lane of travel on State Road 165 near Johnson. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Hunt identified the driver as 64-year-old Joesph Silver of Haubstadt. While speaking with Mr. Silver Deputy Hunt observed multiple clues that the driver was under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that point Deputy Hunt began a roadside OWI investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation Mr. Silver was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated/ Refusal, Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Hypodermic Needle, and Resisting Law Enforcement.
Deputy Hunt was assisted in his investigation by Deputies Wes Baumgart, Eric Powell, and Sgt. Loren Barchett. Owensville Officer Steven Parker also assisted in this investigation.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
911 call leads to arrest of Evansville man on multiple charges
On November 2, 2025, at 1:12 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of an unresponsive driver in a Black Honda Civic near State Road 165 and County Road 925 South. Deputy Wes Baumgart arrived on scene and located the vehicle and upon speaking to the driver 44-year-old Bentley Brown of Evansville, Deputy Baumgart detected multiple clues that Mr. Brown was under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that point Deputy Baumgart began a roadside OWI investigation that resulted in Mr. Brown being taken into custody. Mr. Brown was transported to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Deputy Bryan Small assisted Deputy Baumgart in his investigation.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Woman Found Deceased in Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area New Updated Information – Woman Identified
New Updated information: The female has been positively identified. This is still an active investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.
Traffic stop nets impaired driver
On October 31, 2025, at 5:41 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Eric Powell conducted a traffic stop on a Gray Jeep speeding on US 41 near County Road 400 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Powell detected multiple clues that the driver 39-year-old Jessica Chambers of Richland was under the influence. At that point Deputy Powell began a roadside OWI investigation that resulted in Ms. Chambers being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center where she was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Possession of Marijuana.
Deputy Shawn Holmes, Princeton Officer David Jones, and Princeton Officer Brandt George assisted Deputy Powell in his investigation.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Suspicious vehicle call leads to arrest of Oakland City man on Meth charge
On October 30, 2025, at 5:49 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of County Road 450 East and County Road 450 South in the rural Francisco area. The caller stated that these two individuals had been seen in the are numerous times and were on property that did not belong to them. Law enforcement officers were dispatched to the area and located the vehicle. Upon stopping the vehicle Deputy Owens observed 58-year-old Darrell Mitchell of Oakland City take a black object out of his coat pocket and throw it in the tall weeds. At that point Mr. Mitchell and the other subject were placed into investigative custody while a search of the area was conducted with the assistance of Princeton K9 officer David Jones and his K9 partner Kilo. After a brief search the black pouch that contained Methamphetamines was recovered and Mr. Mitchell was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center. Upon arriving at the detention center Darrell Mitchell was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines.
Arresting Officer Eric Powell was assisted by officers from the Princeton Police Department, Oakland City Police Department, Haubstadt Police Department, and Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Buckskin woman arrested on Meth charge
On October 30, 2025, at 7:44 p.m. Gibson County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 8600 block of South 850 East to conduct a welfare check of a resident there. Upon arriving at the residence, Deputies were unable to locate the individual and were speaking with neighbors when 38-year-old Mallory Logston of Buckskin rode up to the residence on a bicycle. While speaking with Ms. Logston they Methamphetamines were found on the ground near where she was and a brief investigation was conducted before Ms. Logston was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center. Deputy Wes Baumgart charged Ms. Logston with Possession of Methamphetamines.
The person whom deputies attempted to conduct the welfare check was able to be reached via phone.
Deputy Eric Powell assisted in this investigation.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Princeton woman arrested for DUI
On October 26, 2025, at 12:44 a.m. Gibson County Deputy U.B. Smith conducted a traffic stop on a White 2018 Cadillac passenger car for failing to signal it’s turn onto Embree Street from Emerson Street in Princeton. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Smith detected multiple clues that the driver 64-year-old Shon Perry of Princeton was under the influence of alcohol. At that point Deputy Smith began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Smith placed Ms. Perry into custody and transported her to the Gibson County Detention Center where she was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Traffic stop results in OWI charge for Paoli man
On October 26, 2025, at 05:23 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Michael Bates conducted a traffic stop on a White 2019 Chevy Silverado for speeding on State Road 64 West of Princeton. Upon stopping the vehicle near the entrance of Goodwill Deputy Bates detected multiple clues that the driver 45-year-old Christopher Howell of Paoli was under the influence of an unknown intoxicant. At that Deputy Bates began a roadside OWI investigation that resulted in Mr. Howell being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center. Upon arriving at the detention center Mr. Howell was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Princeton Officers Jason Swan, Brandt George, Logan Lashbrook and Jackie Wood assisted in this investigation.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Traffic accident leads to arrest of Evansville man on OWI and drug charges
On October 29. 2025, at 6:53 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of an accident involving a Black Chevy Silverado and two parked vehicles in Patoka. Upon arriving, Deputies spoke with the driver 46-year-old Joshua Hartley of Evansville. While speaking with Mr. Hartley Deputies detected clues that Mr. Hartley was under the influence of illegal drugs. At that point they began a roadside OWI investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation Deputy Wyatt Hunt placed Mr. Hartley into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Possession of Methamphetamines, and Possession of Marijuana.
Deputies Shawn Holmes and Sgt. Loren Barchett assisted Deputy Hunt in his investigation. Princeton Officer David Jones also assisted in this investigation.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Updated Information: Woman Found Deceased in Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife Area
Warrick County: Indiana State Police, Warrick County Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Natural Resources are still attempting to identify the woman located yesterday afternoon near a boat ramp in the Bluegrass Fish and Wildlife area on New Harmony Road near Klippel Road.
New Information:
The female has a tattoo of a heart with a ribbon that covers the front lower part of the heart. The heart is only an outline with no color. The ribbon is also an outline and extends from the heart on both sides. There are no words on or near the tattoo.
Physical Description:
White female
Age: Late teens to early 30’s
Dark hair
Approximately 5’ tall
Approximately 130 lbs.
Anyone with information concerning this incident or the possible identity of the female is encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police at 812-867-2079. Anyone with information can remain anonymous.