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 Sandhu/ Putnam Co. Jail
By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News A New York trucker was arrested on drug charges after a routine inspection yielded $2 million worth of cocaine Sunday evening in Putnam County. Vikram Sandhu, 32, of Queens, was booked into the Putnam County Jail, where he is charged with dealing Narcotics, a Level 2 felony and possession of narcotics, a Level 3 felony. Indiana State Police conducted the motor carrier inspection on Interstate 70, near the forty-one mile marker, around 5:30 p.m. Troopers discovered the large amount of cocaine hidden in the semi. "During the search, the trooper discovered approximately 115 pounds of cocaine which, was located in the sleeper berth, ISP Sgt. Matt Ames said, adding that Sandhu was traveling from Houston to Indianapolis at the time of the incident. According to the report, suspicious activity was detected during interaction with the driver. A Putnam County Sheriff's Department K-9 was called for assistance and gave a positive alert for the odor of illegal drugs.  ICN file photo By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News CLAY COUNTY - A single - vehicle crash on an icy Interstate 70 claimed three lives in Clay County Saturday afternoon. All three victims were from New Madrid, Mo., including:
Sgt. Matt Ames, of the Indiana State Police noted that one juvenile was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, as well. Emergency crews responded to westbound lanes of I-70 at the 24-mile marker just after 2 p.m. Ames said Glen Jackson was driving the 2004 Buick when, due to the ice on the road, he lost control of the vehicle. "The vehicle rolled several times before coming to an abrupt stop upon striking a tree," he said. Posey Township Fire Department, Jackson Township Fire Department, Cloverdale Fire Department, Clay County Coroner’s Office and multiple ambulance services assisted at the scene. |
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