Putnam Scanner for July 7, 2010

Putnam County Jail

Raymond Bailey, 41, Blaine, Wash., was booked into the Putnam County Jail at 3:43 a.m. Monday for the sale of marijuana.

Randall J. Brinker, 45, Indianapolis, was booked at 3:44 a.m. Saturday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and public intoxication.

Shawn R. Bussing, 22, Reelsville, was booked at 4:50 p.m. Sunday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Charles P. Cooper, 22, Greencastle, was booked at 1:58 a.m. Sunday for intimidation.

Robert L. Davis, 41, Roachdale, was booked at 5:11 a.m. Saturday for public intoxication, theft, trespassing, residential entry and resisting law enforcement.

James A. Means, 58, Greencastle, was booked at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday for violation of probation.

Brian D. Minnick, 36, Terre Haute, was booked at 7:13 a.m. Saturday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Ralph Nichols Jr., 56, Greencastle, was booked at 11 p.m. Friday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with priors and never receiving a driver's license.

Norman Winn, 36, no city listed, was booked at 2 a.m. Sunday on a warrant out of Marion County.

Michael L. O'Conner, 31, Greencastle, was booked at 8:30 p.m. Sunday for trespassing, resisting law enforcement, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia and violation of probation.

Laconda L. Rose, 35, Greencastle, was booked at 10:40 p.m. Sunday on a local warrant for theft.

Deanna L. Smiley, 54, Greencastle, was booked at 11:52 p.m. Friday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with prior and public intoxication.

Joshua Tiano, 31, Everson, Wash., was booked at 3:45 a.m. Monday for the sale of marijuana.

Dwayne Winn, 36, Indianapolis, was booked at 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a warrant out of Marion County.

Putnam County Sheriff's Department

Dale K. Williams of Greencastle was traveling on US 231S at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, when he fell asleep at the wheel. His vehicle left the roadway and struck a mailbox before "grazing offing a telephone pole" and traveling between two trees.

Williams' vehicle then struck another telephone pole and a parked car owned by Robert Jones, which was in the front yard for sale. The vehicle continued to travel through more trees, hit a water meter and strike three more mailboxes before coming to rest.

The report stated, Williams exited the vehicle and walked home, which was located approximately half-mile from the scene, following the crash. He was given a portable Breathalyzer, which tested negative for alcohol.

Seniour's Wrecker Service towed his vehicle from the scene. There was an estimated $5,001 to $10,000 in damages.

Christopher E. Watson of Greencastle was turning on CR 625W from CR 875S near Reelsville at 3:01 p.m. Sunday, when a vehicle driven by Shawn R. Bussing of Reelsville ran a stop sign and struck his vehicle.

Discount Tire towed Watson's vehicle from the scene. There was an estimated $2,501 to $5,000 in damages.

Thomas R. Spangler of Jasper backed into a parked motorcycle registered to Larrie and Jonell Davis of Warsaw at 7:55 a.m. Saturday at 1 S. Main St., in Cloverdale. There was an estimated $2,501 to $5,000 in damages.

Two vehicles driven by Jeffrey Hunter of Greencastle and Kayla J. Poole of Roachdale sideswiped on a narrow overpass just north of Albin Pond Road on CR 100E in Greencastle. There was an estimated $2,501 to $5,000 in damages.

Charles Fugate of Poland attempted to cross US 231 eastbound on CR 500W at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, when his vehicle struck a vehicle operated by Jonathan Adler of Ladoga, which was traveling north on 231.

There was an estimated $7,501 to $10,000 in damages.

Mildred P. Smith of Bainbridge was traveling north on CR 490W near Morton at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree due to a "white Buick" traveling south in the middle of the road, the accident report stated.

There was an estimated $2,501 to $5,000 in damages.

Eric Richardson of Spencer backed his vehicle into a parked vehicle, owned by Paul S. Johnson of Freedom, at 615 Pumpkin Place Road, Cloverdale.

Greencastle Police Department

Sarah E. Kemerly, 32, Russellville was traveling south on Jackson Street at 4:48 p.m. July 1, when she reached down to pick up a bottle dropped by her child and struck the back of a vehicle operated Brian K. Hanlon of Greencastle.

Ron's Towing towed Kemerly's vehicle from the scene. There was an estimated $1,001 to $2,500 in damages.

Greencastle Fire Department

The Greencastle Fire Department reported no Fourth of July fireworks mishaps this year. It seems the community celebrated with a safe holiday.

Crews were dispatched to 330 Greenwood Ave. at 11:49 a.m. Friday for an alarm. It was reset and they were back in service at 12:14 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to 503 S. Jackson St. at 11:56 a.m. Friday for an alarm. It was reset and they were back in service at 12:07 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to the entrance of Buzzi on Veteran's Memorial Highway at 5:30 p.m. Friday for a hay baler on fire. Upon their arrival, the fire had been extinguished. They helped with "hot spots" and were back in service at 5:43 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to CR 200W one mile south of CR 125S at 5:43 p.m. for trash that was set on fire along the side of the road. They extinguished the fire and were back in service at 5:58 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to the Putnam and Clay county line to assist Operation Life with a motor vehicle accident at 9:17 p.m. Saturday. They were disregarded before leaving the station and back in service at 9:18 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to The Waters of Greencastle, 1601 Hospital Drive, at 1:25 p.m. Sunday for an alarm. It was reset and they were back in service at 1:52 pm.

Crews were dispatched to 4 East St. at 1:59 p.m. Sunday for a medical assist with Operation Life. They were back in service at 2:19 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to 1792 E CR 350S at 9:18 p.m. Sunday for an overheated ceiling fan. They were back in service at 9:41 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to 805 Crescent St. at 10:56 p.m. Sunday for a medical assist. They were back in service at 11:10 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to Asbury Towers, 102 W. Poplar St., at 3:48 p.m. Tuesday for an alarm. Nothing was found and they were back in service at 3:56 p.m.

Information included in the Putnam Scanner is taken from reports provided to the Banner Graphic by the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Greencastle Police Department and Greencastle Fire Department.

Individuals listed in the blotter have been arrested on probable cause and have not been formally charged. Charging information may change after an initial arrest.

Questions about listed charging information should be directed to the arresting agency.