Full Notification

On November 16, 2024, at 11:23 p.m.  Officers with the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and Oakland City Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of South Dongola Road to serve a Level Four Felony Arson Warrant on 45 year old David Schatz of Decker.  Upon arriving at the residence Deputy U.B. Smith looked in an open window and observed Mr. Schatz inside the residence.   At that point Deputy Smith knocked on the door of the residence and after knocking several times a female came to the door and gave officers access to the residence.  Officers then entered the residence and placed Mr. Schatz into custody after a brief struggle.  Officers conducted a brief investigation at the scene and determined that there was a valid court order restricting contact Mr. Schatz from contacting the female.  Once the investigation was concluded Mr. Schatz was transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with the Level 4 Arson Warrant, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Invasion of Privacy. 
 
Deputy Smith was assisted in his investigation by Deputy Michael Bates and Oakland City Police Officer Michael McGregor.
 
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