Owensboro Police Department
• John T. Brown, 43, of the 100 block of Leech Court was charged Friday with driving under the influence.
• David Linares, 28, of Port Arthur, Texas, was charged Saturday with first-degree operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
• Sasshay T. Simpkins, 29, homeless was charged Sunday with second-degree burglary, theft of auto over $10,000 and first-degree possession of a controlled substance (meth).
• Joshua J. Redfern, 21, of the 2200 block of Yates Drive was charged Sunday with second-degree strangulation.
• Brittany L. Chatman, 36, of the 1700 block of West Parrish Avenue was charged Sunday with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (meth).
• Harvey Gilliam, 49, homeless was charged Sunday with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (meth).