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Drug charges land three in Clay County Jail

Three individuals with ties to Brazil and Clay County found themselves inside the Clay County Jail after being arrested on separate drug investigations by the Clay County Sheriff's Department. 

 

Officers arrested Katelynn H. Weaver, 21, Carbon, at her home and was booked into the Clay County Jail on a charge of dealing meth, a level 2 felony, and possession of meth, a level 4 felony. 

 

Court records show Weaver was also arrested in April on a possession of meth, level 5 felony, posted a $1,000 cash bond and has a jury trial scheduled for August on that matter. 

 

 

In addition, Julie F. Wells, 45, Brazil, was arrested after a warrant was served for her arrest. She was booked on a possession of meth, a level 6 felony, charge and a charge of dealing meth, a level 4 felony. 

 

Court records show a jury trial is slated for August on these charges, but Wells is also facing charges from April after being arrested on a level 6 possession of meth and a misdemeanor charge of possession of paraphernalia. 

 

The final individual arrested was Michael L. Cooksey Jr., 46, Terre Haute, after he was located at a Terre Haute residence. Cooksey was arrested and booked on a charge of dealing meth, a level 4 felony, and possession of meth, a level 6 felony. 

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