Perry County Man, 55, Booked on Driving While Suspended Charge

Michael Christopher James, 55, was booked into the Perry County Jail on March 21, 2026, at 3:56 p.m. on a reported charge of driving while suspended, according to the Perry County, Indiana booking log.

No additional charges were listed in the booking record. The arresting agency, bond amount, and court date were not included in available booking information.

The booking entry was also published on BustedNewspaper and shared on the Facebook page "BustedNewspaper Perry County IN," where the post drew 19 reactions and one comment as of the time of capture. The comment, left by a user identified as Steve Parker, read: "Keep your head up brother."

A charge of driving while suspended in Indiana can carry varying consequences depending on whether the underlying suspension stemmed from a traffic infraction or a criminal conviction such as an OWI. A first offense is typically a Class A infraction, but repeat violations or suspensions tied to prior criminal charges can elevate the offense to a misdemeanor or felony under Indiana law. The specific circumstances of James's suspension were not detailed in the booking record.

James's case status, including whether he has since been released from the Perry County Jail, was not confirmed in the booking data available at the time of this report.