Putnam Scanner for July 9, 2010

Greencastle Police Department

Andrew R. King of Greencastle turned into the former Blockbuster parking lot on Indianapolis Road at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday, when his brakes failed, causing his vehicle to collide with a vehicle driven by Pamela Johnson of Greencastle, which was baking out of a parking space.

Damages were estimated between $750 and $1,000.

The following ticket was issued by GPD:

Melinda Dewees, 36, Carmel, was stopped on Round Barn Road at 9:48 a.m. Thursday and cited for speeding -- 45 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Putnam County Jail

Adrian B. Fisher, 19, Fillmore, was booked into the Putnam County Jail at 1:52 p.m. Thursday for violation of probation.

Jay Grigsby, 33, Brazil, was booked at 12:07 p.m. Thursday for violation of probation.

Putnam County Sheriff's Department

Paula R. Vardaman of Cloverdale was traveling on CR 950E near Belle Union at 12:28 p.m. Tuesday, when she rounded a curve and a vehicle operated by Ruby J. Jones of Cloverdale struck her vehicle.

No injuries were reported. There was an estimated $1,001 to $2,500 in damages.

Greencastle Fire Department

Crews were dispatched to Greencastle Middle School, 400 S. Percy Julian, at 8:33 a.m. Thursday for an active alarm. They were back in service at 8:43 a.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.

Questions about listed charging information should be directed to the arresting agency.