Scanner for 12-26-2014

Sheriff's Department

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

* At 4:44 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21, Kelly L. Stevens, 36, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, was eastbound on I-70 when she reportedly lost control of her vehicle due to the road conditions.

Stevens advised that her 1998 Ford Explorer impacted with the cable barrier near the 44-mile marker causing it to roll into the median.

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

* At 5:27 a.m., Nicholas D. Wilkerson, 25, St. Charles, Mo., was westbound on I-70 near the 46-mile marker.

Wilkerson advised Deputy Turner that he lost control of his 2003 Ford Expedition due to slick road conditions and speed and the vehicle struck a bridge barrier wall.

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

City Police

One recent property-damage accident was investigated by Greencastle City Police officers.

* At 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, a one-vehicle mishap was reported on County Road 525 East.

Jamie Brown, 36, Sullivan, was reportedly southbound, driving a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country van when the vehicle went off the pavement and struck a tree, Officer Albert Epple reported.

It was uncertain whether the early morning accident was caused by the driver being drowsy or unfamiliar with the roadway.

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

Two recent traffic citations were also reported by Greencastle officers.

* At 4:56 a.m. Dec. 18, Jeremy Hyde, 31, Greensburg, was ticketed for speeding by Officer Kyle Lee.

Hyde was stopped on Bloomington Street at the entrance to Ottawa Mobile Home Park for 45 mph in a 30-mph zone.

* At 11:55 p.m. Dec. 13, Colten Giberson, 17, Greencastle, was cited for speeding by Officer Eric Vaughan.

Giberson was ticketed for 59 mph in a 30-mph zone on Fillmore Road.

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.