Scanner for 11-25-14

County Jail

Two people were booked into the Putnam County Jail recently.

* At 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, Corey L. Duff, 37, Greencastle, was charged with criminal trespassing, driving on a suspended license and bond revocation.

At 5:34 a.m., Zachary Tait Allen, 21, Greencastle, was arrested for domestic battery, disorderly conduct, a probation violation and possession of paraphernalia.

City Police

Greencastle City Police officers were called to the scene of an accident in the 400 block of West Walnut Street early Monday and ended up arresting a 32-year-old Greencastle man.

Officer Matt Huffman responded to the scene on the city's West Side where a vehicle had struck a utility pole at 4:37 a.m.

Further investigation resulted in the arrest of Stephen Jarod Bridges, 32, Greencastle, a West Walnut Street resident, on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and for an outstanding warrant. He was lodged in the Putnam County Jail at 7:31 a.m. Monday.

Bridges was also cited for operating without financial responsibility.

In another recent minor accident investigated by city officers, a mishap was reported at 11:11 p.m. Friday in the parking lot behind 1 W. Franklin St. on the north side of the courthouse square.

Tammy Bontrager, 51, Greencastle, was backing her 2002 Dodge Ran from a parking space when she reportedly turned too sharply, striking a parked, unoccupied 2007 Toyota Camry, owned by Megan Nierman, Greencastle.

Officer Nick Eastham estimated total damage at $1,000-$2,500.

One recent traffic citation was issued by GPD officers.

* At 9 p.m. Saturday, Darius Boyer, 43, Greencastle, was ticketed for speeding by Officer Eastham.

Boyer was cited for 62 mph in a 40-mph zone on State Road 240 near Tennessee Street.

Sheriff's Dept.

Two recent accidents were investigated by Putnam County Sheriff's Department deputies.

* At 7 a.m. Saturday, Walter E. Wilson, 78, Greencastle was southbound on County Road 325 West from County Road 450 North.

Wilson advised Lt. Donnie Pettit that he lost control of his 2002 Buick LeSabre due to a patch of ice on the roadway and the car went off the east side of the road, striking a sign.

Damage was estimated at less than $1,000.

* At 8:08 p.m. Monday, Natasha R. Mason, 25, Putnamville, was traveling north on County Road 75 West.

Mason told Deputy Matt Biggs it felt as if her 2001 Dodge Durango had hydroplaned or slid on ice and it seemed like her steering locked up.

As Mason's vehicle left the east side of the roadway, became airborne, cart-wheeled and landed on the driver's side up against a tree.

At the time of the mishap, the road conditions were dry, authorities said.

Mason had minor lacerations to her facial area, but refused medical treatment.

Safety equipment on the vehicle was inoperational at the time of the accident, Biggs said, noting that due to a previous wreck several weeks prior, the airbags and seatbelt were not functioning.

Furthermore, the wrecker driver observed a chunk of concrete stuck in the frame of the vehicle. Biggs noted that no concrete was involved in this wreck and it was unclear the amount of damaged caused by the previous wreck.

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

City Fire

The Greencastle Fire Department has performed four medical assists and responded to numerous dispatches recently.

* At 5:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, GFD was called to a fire alarm triggered by cooking at 807 S. College Ave.

* At 6:42 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, GFD was dispatched to assist the Cloverdale Township Volunteer Fire Department with a structure fire at the Cloverdale Agri Center, located at 303 W. Robert Wiest Ave.

* At 11:09 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, GFD responded to 330 Greenwood Ave. for a fire alarm due to cooking.

* At 11:36 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, GFD responded to 509 S. Locust St. for a fire alarm triggered by a malfunction.

* At 11:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, GFD was called to 415 S. Locust St. for a fire alarm triggered by someone pulling a fire alarm station.

* At 2:12 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, GFD was called to 905 S. College Ave. for a fire alarm triggered by someone pulling a fire alarm station.

* At 3:43 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, GFD was called to a smoke/odor scare at 2 W. Seminary St. Upon investigation, GFD found an elevator motor had resulted in the odor. Maintenance was called while the elevator was stalled.

* At 10:47 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, GFD assisted the Fillmore Fire Department with a structure fire at 4590 E. CR 505 after a brand new home caught fire (the occupants hadn't finished moving in). An investigation into the cause of the fire has begun with the fire marshal and a member of GFD returning to the address on Monday seeking a determination of what caused the blaze. The investigation is ongoing.

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.