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County Jail

On Tuesday, June 19 at 11 p.m. Richard Dujaun Hughley, 24, Terre Haute, was booked into the Putnam County Jail on two counts of possession of marijuana and sale of marijuana.

Sheriff's Department

* On Thursday, June 14 at 2:08 p.m. Kyle J. Coomey, 21, Romney, was northbound on U.S. 231 in a 1996 Ford F250 when his truck was hit in the rear end by a 1995 Ford Escort driven by Jesse M. Barker, 31, Roachdale.

Barker said he believed he fell asleep at the wheel.

Damage $5,001-$10,000.

* On Saturday, June 16 at 5:13 p.m. Del Bear, 43, Rockville, was westbound on U.S. 36 in a 2004 Kia Optima. He said he apparently fell asleep, as he has had issues with diabetes.

The vehicle crossed the centerline and eastbound lane, exiting the road and hitting a ditch.

Bear complained of back pain and was taken by Putnam County Hospital by Operation Life.

Damage $2,501-$5,000.

* On Tuesday, June 19 at 5:46 a.m. David A. Bennett, 45, Brazil, was eastbound on U.S. 40 in a 1996 Dodge Neon when he hit a deer.

Damge $2,501-$5,000.

Information included in the Putnam Scanner is taken from reports provided to the Banner Graphic by the Greencastle Police, the Greencastle Fire and the Putnam County Sheriff's departments.

Individuals listed in the blotter have been arrested on probable cause and have not been formally charged. Charging information may change after an initial arrest.

Questions about listed charging information should be directed to the arresting agency.