Putnam Scanner for Oct. 3, 2014

County Jail

Several people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently.

* At 1:56 p.m. Tuesday, Lisa Ann Lewis, was charged with trafficking inmate contraband and a probation violation.

At 1:56 p.m., Daniel Ray Paul, 39, Indianapolis, was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

At 4:35 p.m., Chad Michael Clendening, 40, Ladoga, was arrested on a court order.

* At 3:57 a.m. on Wednesday, Anthony Jerome Hicks, 46, Greencastle, was charged with domestic battery.

At 10 a.m., Ulysses Scott Lewis, 18, Coatesville, was arrested on a probation violation.

At 8 p.m., Bradley Jason McPherson, 40, Bloomington, was charged with a probation violation.

City Police

Three recent traffic accidents were investigated by Greencastle City Police officers.

-- At 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, a three-car mishap was reported on Indianapolis Road, 200 feet east of Percy Julian Drive.

Rebecca Ivers, 22, Greencastle, was approaching traffic stopped for a red light when she said a child in her backseat distracted her and she failed to stop.

Her 2002 Dodge Stratus struck the rear of a 1999 Toyota Camry, driven by Deborah Daniels, 58, Greencastle, which was pushed into the rear of a 1995 Geo Metro, driven by Kimberly Scroggins, 45, Greencastle.

Officer Jeff Modlin estimated total damage at $2,500-$5,000.

-- At 2:35 p.m. Sept. 25, a two-vehicle accident at Washington and Locust streets was witnessed by Officer Darrel Bunten.

He reported that a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Anna Beaman, 83, Greencastle, pulled out of Locust Street into the path of a 2011 Hyundai, driven by Michael Seaman, 49, Greencastle.

Total damage was listed at $2,500-$5,000.

Beaman was cited for operating without financial responsibility (no insurance).

-- At 1:28 p.m. Sept. 25, a two-vehicle collision was reported at Fawn View Lane and Deer Field Drive.

Officer Ed Wilson reported that Richard Conrad, 83, Greencastle, was driving a 2011 Ford Ranger when he reportedly turned left in front of a 2004 Dodge Durango, driven by Rebecca Wilson, 17, Greencastle.

Conrad told officers he did not see the northbound Dodge until he had already initiated his turn.

Total damage was estimated at $5,000-$10,000.

One recent citation was issued by city officers.

-- At 3:03 p.m. Monday, Cory Smith, 29, Fillmore, was cited by Officer Bunten at Bloomington Street and Broadway for being an operator never licensed.

Sheriff's Dept.

Three recent accidents were investigated by Putnam Cunty Sheriff's Department deputies.

*At 8:41 p.m. on Monday, Robert J. Robertson, 33, Bainbridge, was eastbound on County Road 675 North when a dog ran into the road from the north side.

Robertson told Deputy Mike Downing that he swerved his 2010 Toyota Corolla to the right to avoid the dog, which caused him to lose control of his car and leave the south side of the roadway.

Casteel slid out of control through the front yard of Dwight E. Treen at 6687 E. C.R. 675 Nort. and land in their pond. Casteel was able to exit the vehicle before it sank to the bottom of the pond.

Assisting at the scene was the Floyd Township Fire Department, Ploughe's Wrecker and the Danville Dive Team.

Damage was estimated at $10,001-$25,000.

At 5:01 p.m. on Monday, Jessica R. Castell, 29, Greencastle, was northbound on County Road 300 East when she attempted to pass a vehicle.

Casteel told Downing the right front tire of her 2013 Ford Fiesta caught the edge of the road. Casteel then left the roadway on the east side, hit a mailbox belonging to Chad Beadles at 4501 S. CR 300 E, passed through a ditch and continue crossing across both lanes of traffic before coming to rest off the west side of the roadway facing north.

Damage was estimated at $5,001-$10,000.

* At 8:35 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, Beverly R. Barnhardt, 79, Russellville, was westbound on County Road 1300 North when she approached a 90-degree corner to the north.

Barnhardt advised Deputy Downing she observed a semi tractor and trailer southbound on Public Road, turning east at the same 90-degree corner crossing left of center. She then stopped her vehicle in the middle of the corner hoping that the 2009 International truck driven by Scott A. Lowe, 42, Ladoga, would avoid hitting her 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Barnhardt noted that the trailer of the semi ran over the hood of her vehicle, dragging it backward and into the cornfield.

Lowe said he was southbound on Public Road when he approached the 90-degree corner turning east onto County Road 1300 North when he observed Barnhardt pass him going the opposite direction. Lowe added that he felt the truck jerk suddenly and looked into his side mirror to see the vehicle under the trailer. However, by the time he realized what had happened he had dragged Barnhardt's vehicle into the cornfield.

Damage was estimated at $10,001-$25,000.

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.