Putman Makes Not Guilty Pleas
Vincent Benjamin Putman made not guilty pleas to three charges during his initial appearance in district court on Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Putman is facing the charges of possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct.
If convicted of the felony possession of dangerous drugs charge, Putnam faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
An omnibus hearing was scheduled for Sept. 15. A trial date was set for Nov. 11.
According to court documents, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint on July 18, at 1:30 a.m., regarding an individual making loud and unusual noises across the street from the Stagecoach Bar in Culbertson.
Disturbances were later reported near the Culbertson High School and then near the Val-Am convenience store.
A deputy found the male matching the description- walking on 1st Avenue West. Putman appeared extremely intoxicated and said he was from Minot, N.D. Based on Putman’s behavior and the complaint, he was put under arrest and the deputy secured his property in a zippered bag. When booking occurred at the jail, an officer allegedly discovered a plastic baggie tucked inside Putman’s wallet. The baggie contained apparent drug residue. The substance tested positive for cocaine.
