Full Notification

On April 26, 2025, at 3:35 a.m., Deputy Levi Sims conducted a traffic stop on a black 2019 Jeep SUV after observing a moving violation on US 41 at CR 1250 South near Haubstadt. Upon approaching the vehicle, Deputy Sims identified the driver as 38-year-old Christopher Diviney of McEwen, Tennessee.

While speaking with Mr. Diviney, Deputy Sims detected the odor of alcohol coming from him. At that point, he initiated a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, Mr. Diviney attempted to resist being placed into custody by Deputy Sims. Ultimately, he was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail, where he was charged with:

• Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated – Refusal

• Resisting Law Enforcement

Fort Branch Officer Louis Jerrell and Princeton Sgt. Ben Kiesel assisted Deputy Sims in the investigation.

All criminal defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.