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Two Illinois Men Arrested in Gibson County
Gibson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Illinois men following a traffic stop in Princeton. Both 50 year-old Thomas Bilskie of Lawreneville, and 38 year-old Clayton Dunlap of Flat Rock, were charged with various counts. The investigation started after both were found to have suspended licenses. A search turned up methamphetamine in the vehicle. Further, Dunlap was found to be wanted on a Knox County warrant for domestic battery, strangulation, and interference in reporting a crime. Bilskie’s added charges are meth dealing, possession of paraphernalia, and maintaining a common nuisance.
Seibert named River-Friendly Farmer
INDIANAPOLIS — Gibson County farmer Gary Seibert is among 42 Indiana farmers recognized for outstanding conservation practices that protect Indiana’s waterways. The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts hosted the annual award, celebrating farmers who have implemented best management practices like cover crops and filter strips. These methods improve soil health and prevent erosion, safeguarding Indiana’s streams, rivers, and lakes.
Two injured in U.S. 41 accident
PATOKA — Two people were injured in an accident Friday morning on U.S. 41 at the intersection of County Road 350 North near Patoka. An accident report released Monday by the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office says George C. Morris, 24, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was eastbound on County Road 350 North in a 2005 Toyota Sequoia and thought he had enough time to cross the highway, but his vehicle was hit by a northbound 2021 Jeep Renegade driven by Scott A. Hurst, 53, Princeton.
Gibson County Jail arrest records
Shelley K. Abdel-Halim, 46, Vincennes, fraud, $1,250 cash bond. Sheena M. Faith, 42, Spurgeon, probation violation, $5,000 cash bond. J. Harold Manion, 55, Princeton, possession of methamphetamine, $750 cash bond. Aug. 9. Jessica A. Popplewell, 39, Bluford, Illinois, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of...
BLUFORD WOMAN ARRESTED IN INDIANA ON DRUG CHARGES
Gibson County Indiana deputies arrested a Bluford woman on drug-related charges early Friday morning. At approximately 2 a.m., officers stopped 39-year-old Jessica Popplewell from Bluford, Illinois for allegedly running a stop sign on SR 165. Upon approaching Popplewell’s vehicle, deputies detected the scent of marijuana coming from inside, prompting a...
Illinois woman arrested on drug charges in Gibson County
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — Deputies in Gibson County say they arrested an Illinois woman on drug charges Friday morning. Around 2 a.m., deputies pulled 39-year-old Jessica Popplewell of Bluford, Illinois over after they say they watched her run a stop sign on SR 165. When deputies approached Popplewell's...
Brasher named Gibson County Coach of the Year
FORT BRANCH — Gibson Southern High School Girls Basketball Head Coach Kyle Brasher is the Alan Hopewell Gibson County Coach of the Year. Brasher led the Lady Titans to the 2024 Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 3A Girls State Championship in Indianapolis by defeating Norwell 63-60 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse Feb. 24.
GCSO looking for man who cut off his ankle monitor while on work release
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) -Gibson County Sheriff’s Office officials say they are looking for a man who cut off his ankle monitor while on work release. According to a Facebook post, 33-year-old Joshua Whitehead failed to return to the Gibson County Community Corrections Center after work. They say he cut...
Gibson County authorities looking for man who cut off ankle monitor
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office says they are looking for a man who cut off his ankle monitor and didn’t return from work release. Officials say Joshua Whitehead cut off his ankle monitor while on work release on Friday afternoon. We’re told the discarded ankle monitor was found with the help […]
Oakland City Sweet Corn Festival underway
GIBSON COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — Oakland City's Sweet Corn Festival will be celebrating the summer through Saturday. The Sweet Corn Festival is three full days of carnival rides, activities, and good food. The festival kicked off Thursday, August 8th and will run through the 10th. Those who come out...
Police Seek Escaped Work Release Inmate in Gibson County
PATOKA, Ind. — Police are now looking for an inmate who they believe has removed his ankle monitor. Apparently, Joshua Whitehead had been released from the Gibson County Community Corrections Center Friday afternoon so he could go to work. But, officers say they later found Whitehead’s ankle monitor near the Brumfield Overpass. If you see the man or know anything about his location, please call 9-1-1.
It is undeniable: Chloey Graham named 2023-2024 Gibson County Female Athlete of the Year
FORT BRANCH — Gibson Southern High School Class of 2024 graduate Chloey Graham has been selected as the 2023-2024 Princeton Clarion Gibson County Female Athlete of the Year, and she is the true definition of a student-athlete, as she earned a Varsity letter in each of her four years at GSHS in soccer, basketball, and track and field for the Lady Titans.
Road closure planned for State Road 57 in Gibson Co.
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces a road closure for State Road 57 in Gibson County. Officials say beginning on or around August 13, crews will close State Road 57 in Gibson County near Buckskin. This closure will occur between County Road 900 S and County Road 950 S. This […]
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