A burglary suspect was arrested last week in Putnam County after his truck ran out of gas.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, June 20, 2026 Deputies responded to a residential burglary on County Farm Road.
Multiple stolen items taken from the residence were found concealed in the bed of a Gray Dodge truck.
Through witness statements, surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses, and evidence collected at the scene, detectives identified the suspect as Joseph Lewis.
Lewis had run out of gas and asked a nearby resident for a ride to purchase fuel. While Lewis was away, Deputies had already responded to the burglary and had the truck towed.
With assistance from the White County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis was taken into custody without incident.
Joseph Lewis was charged with Burglary, Theft of Property, and Possession of Burglary Tools. He also had an active Violation of Probation warrant. Lewis has a bond of $51,000 and a court date of July 27, 2026.
If you have any information related to this investigation, please contact Detective Williams at (931) 528-8484. (Photo courtesy PCSO)
