On April 13, 2026, at 2:09 p.m. law enforcement officers were on routine patrol in Oakland City near the intersection of Jackson and Morton Street when they observed what appeared to be disturbance. Deputy U.B. Smith made contact with the female while other law enforcement made contact with the male involved in the incident. While speaking with the female she attempted to give Deputy Smith a false name in order to conceal her identity. Deputy Bryan Small approached Deputy Smith and the female and identified her as 32-year-old Samantha Hudspeth of Centertown, Kentucky. Upon realizing that she had been identified Ms. Hudspeth began to run from the scene. After a brief foot pursuit Ms. Hudspeth was taken into custody. Upon being prepared for transport to the Gibson County Detention Center illegal drugs were found on Ms. Hudspeth’s person. At the conclusion of the investigation Ms Hudspeth was transported to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Resisting/Fleeing Law Enforcement, Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of a Legend Drug, and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Arresting Officer Deputy Smith was assisted by Deputy Bryan Small, Deputy Wyatt Hunt, and Oakland City Officer Ty Schmittler
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