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Gibson County Sheriff
Tuesday August 8th, 2023 :: 07:15 a.m. CDT

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Kentucky man arrested on drug charges.

On August 7, 2023, at 5:37 p.m. Deputy Quinten Might was dispatched to Tulip Tree Drive near Princeton to perform a welfare check on an individual who was suspected to be under the influence of an unknown intoxicant.  Upon arriving the reporting party identified 30 year old Marquis Smith of Fordsville, Kentucky as the individual who needed the welfare check.  At that point Deputy Might spoke with Mr. Smith and during a pat down for weapons Methamphetamines were found on his person.  At that point Deputy Might placed Mr. Smith into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines and Possession of Paraphernalia.  He remains in custody on a $1500 bond. 
 
Assisting Deputy Might in his investigation was Deputy Michael Owens.
 
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
 

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Gibson County Sheriff
112 E Emerson St
Princeton, IN 47670

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