On March 31, 2025, at 3:34 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Eric Powell conducted a traffic stop on US 41 near County Road 800 South after observing a Gray in color Ford Edge failing to maintain its lane of travel. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Powell identified the driver as 40 year old Carla Embry of Harrisburg, Illinois. While speaking with Ms. Embry Deputy Powell detected multiple clues that drug activity was or had recently taken place in the vehicle. At that point Deputy Powell asked for Sgt. Loren Barchett and his K9 partner Duke to come to the scene to assist in a roadside drug investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation Ms. Embry as well as 46 year old Paul Abshear of Henderson, Kentucky were taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail.
Upon arriving at the jail 40 year old Carla Embry was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines, Possession of Paraphernalia, and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. 46 year old Paul Abshear was charged with Possession of Methamphetamines and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Assisting Deputy Powell in his investigation were Deputies Wes Baumgart, Sgt. Loren Barchett, and his K9 partner Duke.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
