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Two arrested, charged after throwing rocks at vehicles

OWEN COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – Two were arrested after throwing rocks at vehicles along US Highway 231 in Owen County.

According the Owen County Sheriff’s Department, several calls were received saying vehicles were being struck by rocks on US 231 in northern Owen County.

After arriving in the area where vehicles were reportedly being hit, deputies began patrolling the area in an unmarked car.

While traveling on US 231, Sheriff Leonard Hobbs’ vehicle was hit by a rock thrown from a car headed southbound.

That particular vehicle was then pulled over and after an investigation was conducted on scene, two males suspects and several rocks were discovered inside the vehicle.

Travis Lester and Jonathan Koeling were arrested.

Lester and Koeling both have been charged with 19 counts of criminal recklessness and 19 counts of criminal mischief.

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