The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two Oakland City residents following a burglary investigation near Haubstadt.

Deputies were alerted Sunday evening to suspicious activity at a residence on South 200 East. Extra patrols were requested, and early Monday morning Sgt. John Fischer checked the property. He reported finding an unfamiliar vehicle and hearing movement inside the house.

With the help of Deputy Levi Sims, Fischer apprehended 53-year-old Homer Dersch and 33-year-old Katie Henderson as they tried to flee through a window. Both were taken to the Gibson County Detention Center.

Dersch faces a Level 2 felony charge of burglary with a deadly weapon. Henderson is charged with Level 5 felony burglary, possession of methamphetamines, and possession of paraphernalia.

Oakland City Police assisted at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.