Full Notification

On June 29, 2025, at 8:44 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a motor vehicle accident in the 12000 block of East 75 South.  Deputies arrived on scene and located two people who were inside the vehicle when the accident happened.  While speaking with the individuals Deputy Wes Baumgart detected the odor of alcohol coming from both people.  At that point Deputy Baumgart, with the assistance of Deputy Eric Powell and Oakland City Officer John Pace and Ty Schmittler began an investigation into the incident. 
 
At the conclusion of the investigation, it was determined that a Gray 2014 Chevy Traverse had left the roadway and struck a utility pole.  The driver 31-year-old Christopher Coulson of Winslow was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Driving While Suspended, and Battery. 
 
20-year-old Demond Lemon of Evansville was also taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was charged with Battery and Minor Consumption.
 
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