by Geoff Fox
A Hancock man and woman were charged in the hit and run murder of Jacob Allen Long earlier this year.
Tommy Lee Puckett, Sr., 52, and Tammy Louise Puckett, 49, were arrested by Washington County Sheriff’s deputies on Friday, September 18, as fugitives from justice from Pennsylvania.
Both had hearings in Washington County Circuit Court on Monday, September 21, and voluntarily waived extradition to Pennsylvania where they both face multiple charges.
They are both being held without bond, according to online Maryland court documents.
The criminal complaint for both people were filed through Magisterial District Judge Tamela Mellott Heming’s office
According to online Pennsylvania court documents, Tommy Puckett is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, driver being required to be licensed, driving at safe speed, careless driving – unintentional death, homicide by vehicle, homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, reckless driving, accidents involving death or personal injury, accidents involving death or personal injury while not licensed, accidents involving damage to attended vehicle or property, duty to give information and render aid – general rule, duty to give information and render aid – fail to report, and DUI/unsafe driving.
He is awaiting a preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania.
Tammy Puckett is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter, permitting violation of title – homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, and homicide by vehicle while DUI.
She is also awaiting a preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania.
Long, 34, of Hancock, was on Tollgate Ridge Road in the early morning hours of June 26 when he was struck by a southbound Dodge van. The van then continued south and impacted a fence.
Police at the time said the driver fled the scene prior to their arrival.
