Scanner for Sept. 14

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Sheriff's Department

At 5:46 a.m. on Thursday, Shelby R. Thompson, 17, Greencastle, was westbound on County Road 425 East in a 1998 Ford ZX2. As she approached a 90-degree right turn, she lost control of the vehicle.

The car continued straight at the turn, leaving the road and striking a fence post and two gates head on.

Thompson told Deputy Josh Boller that with the wet roadway and not knowing the area very well, she did not see the corner. She also said her lights had not seemed very bright.

Damage was estimated at $2,501-$5,000.

City Police

One traffic citation was issued Wednesday by Greencastle City Police officers.

-- At 10:55 p.m., Jonathan Mountford, 22, Greencastle, was ticketed at Indianapolis Road and Percy Julian Drive by Officer Nick Eastham for having an expired license plate (Aug. 14).

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