Full Notification

On July 3, 2025, at 4:51 p.m. Deputy Eric Powell conducted a traffic stop on a Silver Dodge Ram 1500 for speeding on County Road 350 East near State Road 168.  Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Powell detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver 45-year-old Michael Hill of Francisco.  At that point Deputy Powell began a roadside DUI investigation, and upon the completion of his investigation Deputy Powell placed Mr. Hill into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Detention Center.  Upon arriving at the Detention Center Mr. Hill was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Driving While Suspended/Prior. 
 
Deputy Eric Powell was assisted in his investigation by Deputy Shawn Holmes. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.