On May 23, 2026, at 9:42 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of an accident with injuries on US 41 near County Road 1200 South. Upon arriving Deputy Quinten Might observed two vehicles, a Silver 2018 Altima and White 2026 Lexus had been involved in the accident. Upon speaking to the drivers Deputy Might detected the odor of alcohol coming from 66-year-old Jerry Freeman of Haubstadt. At that point Deputy Might began a roadside DUI investigation that resulted in Mr. Freeman being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center. Upon arriving at the detention center Mr. Freeman was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Assisting Deputy Might in his investigation was Deputy Michael Owens and Special Deputy Jimmy Lefler.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
