Putnam Scanner for March 31, 2010

Putnam County Jail

Amber J. Mangus, 26, Bainbridge, was booked into the Putnam County Jail at 6:02 p.m. Friday for neglect of a dependent.

Scott Pitchford, 42, Jamestown, was booked at 12:38 a.m. Saturday for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

Angel R. Hamilton, 22, Muskegon, Mich., was booked at 9:52 p.m. Saturday for driving a vehicle with a suspended license.

Tiffany M. Baldwin, 22, Terre Haute, was booked at 10:19 p.m. Saturday for operating a vehicle with a controlled substance.

Howard H. Ritzert, 34, Decatur, Ill., was booked at 3:26 a.m. Sunday for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

Carol D. McGaughey, 50, Lafayette, was booked at 10:51 a.m. Tuesday for petition to revoke probation.

Mark G. Albright, 25, Roachdale, was booked at 11:39 a.m. Tuesday for theft.

Putnam County Sheriff's Department

Sgt. Donald B. McCammack was traveling on US 36W at 9:05 p.m. Saturday when his vehicle struck a deer. There was an estimated $1,001 to $2,500 in damages.

Patrick A. Harden of Lewis was traveling north on US 231S at 6:59 a.m. Thursday when his vehicle struck a deer. Steeles' Wrecker Service towed the vehicle from the scene.

There was an estimated $2,501 t0 $5,000 in damages.

Shayla M. Brown of Poland was traveling on SR 42W near Cloverdale at 9:54 p.m. Friday, when she swerved to miss a dog in the road, lost control of her vehicle and ran off the road, striking several trees.

Steele's Wrecker Service towed the vehicle from the scene. There was an estimated $2,501 to $5,000 in damages.

David E. Shafer of Greencastle was traveling south on US 231 near Greencastle at 2:18 p.m. Monday, when he attempted to avoid a stopped van in the southbound lane and a vehicle driven by Edward Mitchell of Cloverdale struck the back of his vehicle.

There was an estimated $1,001 to $2,500 in damages.

Greencastle Fire Department

Crews were dispatched to 1248 S. Jackson St. at 6:05 p.m. Thursday for a power line hitting against a residence and arcing. They were back in service at 6:35 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to 309 Medic Way at 6:06 p.m. Friday for an alarm. They were disregarded en route.

Crews were dispatched to 313 Elm St. at 2:55 p.m. Saturday for an odor investigation. They were back in service at 4:02 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to Autumn Glenn, 98 N. 10th St., at 9:26 p.m. Saturday for an alarm. They were back in service at 9:37 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to 3510 S. US 231 at 2:20 p.m. Monday for a motor vehicle accident with minor injuries. They were back in service at 2:34 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to Kroger, 821 Indianapolis Road, at 2:36 p.m. Monday for a medical assist with Operation Life. They were back in service at 2:56 p.m.

Crews were dispatched to 600 Kirkwood Drive at 7:56 p.m. Monday, but were disregarded before leaving the station.

Crews were dispatched to 500 S. Jackson St. at 6:41 a.m. Tuesday for a fire alarm. They were back in service at 6:49 a.m.

Crews were dispatched to 807 S. College Ave. at 9:42 a.m. Tuesday for an alarm. They were back in service at 9:56 a.m.

Crews were dispatched to 311 S. Locust St. at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday for an alarm. They were back in service at 3:25 p.m.

Information included in the Putnam Scanner is taken from reports provided to the Banner Graphic by the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Greencastle Police Department and Greencastle Fire Department.

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.