Bicknell woman arrested for OWI. 
On January 31, 2025, AT 4:38 A.M. Deputy Michael Bates conducted a traffic stop for speeding on US 41 near County Road 350 South after observing the vehicle traveling Northbound on 41 at a high rate of speed. Upon stopping the vehicle, a White 2007 Toyota Camry Deputy Bates identified the driver as 36 year old Loretta Allen of Bicknell. While speaking with Ms. Allen Deputy Bates detected clues that Ms. Allen was under the influence. At that point Deputy Bates began a roadside OWI investigation. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Bates placed Ms. Allen into custody and transported her to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Assisting Deputy Bates in his investigation was Deputy Levi Sims.
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
