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On September 19, 2025, at 6:27 p.m. Deputies were eating dinner at an establishment near the intersection of South Main Street and Ohio Street in Princeton when they observed a disturbance happening in the 100 block of Makemson Avenue.  Deputies approached the disturbance that was occurring in and around a Red 1994 Ford Ranger and began an investigation into the incident.  During the investigation it was discovered that 46-year-old Tonya Bedson of Princeton had thrown a fountain drink at 43-year-old Tiffany Martin also of Princeton.  During the investigation Deputy Eric Powell observed clues that Ms. Martin may be under the influence of an unknown intoxicant.  At that point he began a roadside DUI investigation.  At the conclusion of the investigations both females were taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center.  Upon arriving at the Detention Center Ms. Bedson was charged with Battery by Bodily Waste.  Ms. Martin was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. 
 
Deputies Eric Powell, Wes Baumgart, and Shawn Holmes investigated this incident. 
 
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.