Putnam Changes Plea To Guilty

Vincent Benjamin Putman changed his plea to guilty for the charge of possession of dangerous drugs in district court on Wednesday, Nov. 10.

District judge David J. Cybulski ordered a pre-sentencing investigation.

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 First 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.