PUTNAM COUNTY – On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a white Freightliner semi tractor-trailer on I-70 at the 41 mile-marker eastbound, for a routine DOT compliance inspection.
During conversations with the driver, criminal indicators were observed and a probable cause search was conducted.
During the search, the trooper found 100 pounds of methamphetamine in the trailer along with a handgun in the cab of the truck.
The driver, Kemar Brown, 33, of San Bernardino, California, was taken into custody without incident on charges of dealing meth, a Level 2 felony and possession of meth, a Level 3 felony. He was transported to the Putnam County Jail.
The driver, Kemar Brown, 33, of San Bernardino, California, was taken into custody without incident on charges of dealing meth, a Level 2 felony and possession of meth, a Level 3 felony. He was transported to the Putnam County Jail.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent until proven guilty through a fair and due legal process. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
