Full Notification

On September 10, 2023, at 10:51 p.m. Owensville Town Marshal Rodger Leister was running radar on State Road 65 north of Owensville when he clocked a Maroon Jeep Grand Cherokee speeding into town.  Officer Leister turned on the vehicle and it attempted to flee from him into a bean field.  The driver who was later identified as 56 year old Kenneth Windsor exited the vehicle and then fled on foot from Officer Leister.  After a brief foot pursuit Mr. Windsor was taken into custody, and informed Officer Leister the reason that he fled was due to an outstanding warrant for his arrest.  During a search incident to a lawful arrest Marijuana, Methamphetamines, and drug paraphernalia were discovered.  At the conclusion of his investigation Officer Leister transported Mr. Windsor to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Resisting Law Enforcement Fleeing, Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia.  He is being held without bond on an outstanding Felony warrant for Invasion Of Privacy.  Mr. Windsor was also issued a citation for speeding and driving while suspended. 
 
Assisting Officer Leister in his investigation was Sgt. Loren Barchett and Wyatt Hunt of the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.  Also assisting was Indiana State Trooper Kyle Otolski.
 
All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.