Full Notification

On May 23, 2024, at 9:39 a.m. Deputy Logan Lashbrook conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 Nissan Sentra after observing multiple equipment violations.  Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Lashbrook detected the odor of burnt Marijuana and observed drug paraphernalia in plain view.  At that point Deputy Lashbrook detained the driver 42 year old Michael Keneipp of Owensville.  While speaking with Mr. Keneipp Deputy Lashbrook detected the odor of alcohol and began a roadside DUI investigation.  During the investigation a search of Mr. Keneipp’s vehicle discovered Methamphetamines and a hypodermic needle.  Mr. Keneipp was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Possession of a Hypodermic Needle, Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
 
Assisting Deputy Lashbrook in his investigation was Owensville Town Marshal Rodger Leister.  Also assisting in the investigation were Gibson County Deputies Michael Owens and Chad Craney. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.