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Saturday, March 31, 2012

County Jail

Two people were booked into the Putnam County Jail on Thursday, March 29.

* At 9:15 a.m. Christopher Wayne Stewart, 45, Martinsville, was charged with stalking and harassment.

* At 1:30 p.m. Cody James McNew, 23, Indianapolis, was arrested on a warrant for conversion and probation violation.

McNew was arrested at Warren Drive and Avenue C by Greencastle Police Officer Darrel Bunten.

Sheriff's Department

* On Thursday, March 29 at 7:50 a.m. Timothy M. Dean, 46, Brazil, was westbound on U.S. 40 just east of County Road 750 West in a 2002 Ford F250. Dean hit a turkey that flew into his windshield, shattering the glass.

The damage was listed at less than $1,000.

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

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.