On June 17, 2026, at 9 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from the Diplomat Motel located at 1733 S State Road 57 near Oakland City in reference to a disturbance. Multiple law enforcement officers were dispatched to the scene and upon arriving they began an investigation into what they discovered was an ongoing altercation throughout the early morning hours. After collecting statements and evidence, 45-year-old Kevin Milligan of Oakland City was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center where he was booked in on Battery with Moderate Bodily Injury. He is being held on a $10,000 bond.
Arresting Officer, Deputy Bryan Small was assisted in his investigation by Deputies Michael Bates and Jim Tucker. Oakland City Officer Tim Gaines also assisted in this investigation.
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