Gibson County – Tuesday morning, August 27, at approximately 6:10 a.m., Indiana State Police responded to the Pilot Truck Stop East located at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Warrenton Road after an altercation occurred between a truck driver and employee.
During the investigation it was determined that Edward Raber, 43, of Sharon, PA, entered the shower facility without paying and allegedly defecated in the shower stall. The restrooms were nearby. An employee approached Raber after noticing what occurred. Raber allegedly shoved the male employee and exited the building. The employee that was shoved and two other employees walked outside and used a camera to take pictures of Raber’s 2000 Peterbilt tractor-trailer and its license plate. Raber entered his vehicle and drove out of the parking lot. Within seconds, Raber re-entered the parking lot and drove directly toward the three employees. Two employees were able to jump out of the way, but the same employee who was shoved earlier, was struck with the truck’s front bumper. He was knocked to the ground, but refused medical attention. Raber fled the scene southbound on US 41. At approximately 8:00 a.m., Trooper Aaron Kaucher located Raber’s vehicle near I-64 and US 231 where he was arrested without incident. Raber was taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
Arrested and Charges:
• Edward B. Raber, 43, Sharon, PA
1. Criminal Recklessness with a Vehicle, Class A Misdemeanor
2. Reckless Driving, Class B Misdemeanor
3. Battery, Class B Misdemeanor
4. Trespassing, Class A Misdemeanor
