- Monday February 23rd, 2015 :: 07:58 a.m. EST
Speeding Driver Arrested for DUI Refusal
Putnam County—Yesterday evening at 4:50, Indiana State Police Trooper Jonathan Cumbie stopped a black 1999 GMC SUV on eastbound US 40 near County Road 1000 East for 74 miles-per-hour in a 55mph zone. The SUV was stopped and the driver was identified as Tyler J. Cochran, age 25, of Indianapolis. During conversation with Cochran, Trooper Cumbie noticed what appeared to be the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle and Cochran displayed visible signs of impairment. Cochran refused many verbal commands from Trooper Cumbie before, during, after the vehicle search, which yielded a small black container with less than two grams of a substance that field tested positive for THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the main- mind altering ingredient found in the Cannabis plant. Cochran refused to take a chemical test for intoxication and was incarcerated in the Putnam County Jail.
Arrested: Tyler J. Cochran, age 25, of Indianapolis, IN.
Charges: Possession of Hashish, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Operating Vehicle While
Intoxicated with Prior Conviction-Refusal.
Assisting was ISP Trooper Yan Dravigne.
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Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Address/Location
Indiana State Police-Putnamville District 53-Putnamville, IN
1927 U.S. 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 765-653-4114
Joe Watts
Public Information Office
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765-653-4114