Traffic stop leads to arrest of Oakland City man. 
On March 17, 2025, at 8:17 p.m. Deputy Wes Baumgart conducted a traffic stop on a White 2000 Chevy Blazer after witnessing an equipment violation while on State Road 57 near County Road 350 South. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Baumgart identified the driver as 34 year old Colton Doerner of Oakland City. During a roadside investigation illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were discovered. At the conclusion of the investigation Deputy Baumgart placed Mr. Doerner into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Doerner was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Deputy Baumgart was assisted in his investigation by Deputies Eric Powell and Shawn Holmes. Also assisting in the investigation was Oakland City Officer John Pace.
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
