911 call leads to arrest of Fort Branch man on multiple charges. 
On December 28, 2024, at 3:18 p.m. the Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a disturbance that was happening on US 41 north of Fort Branch. Communications Officer Hannah Joyce gave deputies an accurate description of the vehicle and its approximate location. A short time later Deputy Eric Powell located the vehicle parked on the side of the highway near County Road 650 South and began investigation into the incident. During the investigation Deputies collected evidence and statements from everyone involved. At the conclusion of the investigation Deputy Powell placed 41 year old Stephen Sokeland of Fort Branch into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Sokeland was charged with Domestic Battery, Possession of Synthetic Drug, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Trafficking With an Inmate.
Arresting Officer: Eric Powell
Assisting Officers: Wyatt Hunt and Quinten Might
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Address/Location
Gibson County Sheriff
112 E Emerson St
Princeton, IN 47670
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-385-3496
