Putnam Scanner for Oct. 30, 2020

County Jail

Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently.

Wednesday

• At 7:58 p.m. Thomas R. Childers, 42, Roachdale, was housed at the jail on a Montgomery County warrant.

• At 3:48 p.m. Bradley R. Hudson, 34, Indianapolis, was booked in for nonsupport of a dependent child.

Tuesday

• At 4:08 p.m. Meagen N. Anderson, 29, Brazil, was lodged at the jail on a Vigo County warrant.

Monday

• At 12:52 p.m. Michael E. Schuette, 27, Cloverdale, was taken into custody for dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of marijuana.

• At 11:24 a.m. Natasha R. Barker, 30, Cloverdale, was housed at the jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

City Police

Three minor property-damage accidents were investigated recently by Greencastle City Police officers.

A fourth accident apparently occurred early Monday morning when a vehicle reportedly struck the Miller Asbury Apartments building. However, at presstime Thursday, no accident report was yet available in that incident.

• At 11:28 a.m. Wednesday, a two-vehicle accident was reported on the east side of the Putnam County Courthouse.

Officer Zach Rhine reported that Emilee Long, 43, Greencastle, was backing out of a parking space on North Indiana Street and struck a 2018 Ford Escape driven by Lisa Vesugi, 57, Westfield.

Total damage was listed at $1,000-$2,500.

• At 10:59 a.m. Wednesday, a minor mishap was reported in the Goodwill store parking lot off Indianapolis Road.

Officer Rhine reported that Diana Gentry, 65, Danville, was backing up her 2013 Subaru and failed to see a parked 1997 Pontiac Firebird owned by Herbert Bukea, Rockville. Bukea was in the store when the accident occurred.

Total damage was estimated at $1,000-$2,500.

• At 5:27 p.m. Sunday, a minor accident was reported on Primrose Lane, just east of Bloomington Street.

A 2013 Subaru Outlander, driven by Patricia Evans, 72, Greencastle, reportedly struck a parked and unoccupied 2005 Chevrolet Impala owned by John Froderman, Greencastle.

Evans was reportedly turning around to return home after forgetting something and struck the car in the heavy rain.

Total damage was estimated at $1,000-$2,500.

Sheriff’s Office

Putnam County sheriff’s deputies investigated three recent property-damage crashes.

• At 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Kyla M. Reed, 24, Cloverdale, was southbound on County Road 25 West in a 200 Kia Sportage when she swerved to miss an animal in the road.

This caused the vehicle to leave the road and hit a utility pole, causing heavy damage to both the vehicle and the pole.

Reed admitted to having taken multiple prescription drugs and told Deputy Robert Soilleux she normally drives in this condition, as she has a doctor’s note.

After being transported to Putnam County Hospital for medical treatment, she was booked in the Putnam County Jail at 5:53 a.m. for driving while intoxicated.

The vehicle was towed. Soilleux estimated damage at $10,000-$25,000.

• At 11:04 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Joseph J. Wootan, 28, Bloomington, was eastbound on County Road 1025 South near Dick Huffman Covered Bridge in a 2000 Ford F-350 when he left the road and hit some small trees on both sides of the vehicle.

The truck came to rest 30-40 yards off the driving surface, facing back toward the road.

Deputy Randy Patrick arrested Wootan at the scene for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia with a prior conviction and carrying a handgun without a license. He was booked in the jail at 3:28 a.m. on Oct. 22.

The truck was towed. Patrick estimated damage at $1,000-$2,500.

• At 6:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, Deputy Soilleux was dispatched to a report of damage to an unoccupied parked vehicle at 3939 N. CR 625 West.

Caleb J. McMullen of Rockville told Soilleux he had parked his 2012 Ford Fusion on the east side of the road when he left for work that morning. Upon returning, he found minor damage, consisting of a large dent and broken tail light.

McMullen said he suspects one of the surrounding neighbors who drives a red vehicle, as there was red paint on the bumper.

Soilleux estimated damage at $1,000-$2,500.

City Fire

The Greencastle Fire Department responded to five recent dispatches:

• At 7:06 p.m. on Monday, GFD was dispatched to Lucy Rowland Hall for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 7:11 and determined the alarm was due to cooking. DePauw University personnel reset the alarm. GFD went back into service at 7:16 p.m.

• At 7:16 p.m. on Monday, GFD was dispatched to Res-Care Homecare for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 7:19 and determined the alarm was caused by vaping in a bathroom. Maintenance reset the alarm. GFD went back into service at 7:28 p.m.

• At 1:36 a.m. on Tuesday, GFD was dispatched to 620 Anderson St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 1:43 and found that the alarm panel was not working. No further action was taken, and GFD went back into service at 1:53 a.m.

• At 9:51 a.m. on Tuesday, GFD was dispatched to Hoover Hall for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 9:56 and determined the alarm was due to cooking. The alarm was reset. GFD went back into service at 10:04 a.m.

• At 6:17 p.m. on Tuesday, GFD received a call for a possible gas leak at 313 Elm St. Firefighters arrived at 6:19 and monitored the area, but nothing was found. GFD went back into service at 6:39 p.m.

Additionally, GFD recently performed five medical assists.

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.