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Driver Arrested after being Rescued from High Water

Gibson County – Indiana State Police arrested a 38-year-old Princeton man early this morning after he was rescued from high water.

At approximately 8:50 last night, Gibson County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call from a person who was stranded in high water somewhere on CR 350 North. Gibson County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police responded to the area to assist in locating the stranded motorist.  The search was hindered by high water on CR 350 North and CR 550 West. Officers on scene requested the assistance from the White River/Hazelton Fire Department.  While searching on CR 875 West, Troopers Paul Stolz and Brock Buchanan heard a person yelling for help. They were able to determine the stranded motorist was on CR 350 North somewhere between CR 700  West and CR 875 West.  The fire department deployed their water rescue hovercraft and eventually found the driver and his passenger approximately one mile west of CR 700 West.  The driver and passenger were rescued around midnight.  The driver, Garry Jackson, 38, of Princeton, was arrested for criminal recklessness and taken to the Gibson County Jail.  Officers also found a glass smoking device with burnt residue inside his vehicle.  Jackson’s passenger, Drew Denbo, 19, of Princeton, was cited and released for possessing drug paraphernalia.

Troopers want to remind all motorists the importance of not driving through high water. It only takes six inches of fast moving flood water to knock over an adult.  Two feet of rushing water can carry away a vehicle. If you drive to an area that is covered with water, you will not know the depth of the water or the condition of the ground under the water. Don’t risk your life or the lives of your passengers.

Turn Around Don’t Drown.

Arrested and Charges:

• Garry Jackson, 38, Princeton, IN

1. Criminal Recklessness, Class B Misdemeanor
2. Possession of Paraphernalia, Class A Misdemeanor

Arresting Officers: Trooper Paul Stolz and Trooper Brock Buchanan

Assisting Agencies: Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and White River/Hazelton Fire Department

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