Gibson County Pursuit Leads to Wreck, Possession Charges for Oakland City Woman

Gibson Co. – A Gibson County pursuit lead to wreck and possession charges for Oakland City woman on Friday afternoon.

Friday afternoon at approximately 4:45 p.m., Sergeant Bill Gadberry was patrolling SR 57 near Summerville when he observed a 2006 Cadillac traveling north at 90 mph while passing another northbound vehicle. Sergeant Gadberry attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued north at a high rate of speed. Approximately one mile south of SR 64, the vehicle left the roadway on the east side, struck a tree, and came to a final rest.

The driver, Johanna Dersche, 21, of Oakland City, was arrested without further incident. Troopers searched her vehicle and found a small amount of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Dersche was taken to the Gibson County Jail where she is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

Johanna K. Dersche, 21, Oakland City, IN

Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Meth, Level 6 Felony
Possession of Marijuana, Class B Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Class C Misdemeanor