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On February 20, 2024, at 9:15 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of a residence being broken into a residence in the 10000 block of South 675 East.  While en route to the scene deputies were advised that the suspect had left in a white van. 

Upon arriving in the area Deputy Quinten Might located a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle.  After following the vehicle a short time Deputy Might observed the vehicle cross the center of the roadway and almost strike another vehicle.  At that point, Deputy Might conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as 32-year-old Dustan J. Brummett of Somerville.  While speaking with Mr. Brummett Deputy Might detected the odor of alcohol coming from the driver and began a roadside DUI investigation. 

During the investigation, Mr. Brummett was positively identified as the suspect who had attempted to enter the residence on 675 East.  Once the investigation was completed

Mr. Brummett was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail.  Upon arriving at the Gibson County Jail Mr. Brummett was charged with Burglary, Possession of Methamphetamines, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

Assisting Deputy Might in his investigation was Sgt. John Fischer and Indiana State Trooper Johnathan Lukeman.

All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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