Putnam Scanner for Jan. 16, 2009

Friday, January 16, 2009

Putnam County Jail

Eric Huber, 18, Bainbridge was booked into the Putnam County Jail at 2:11 p.m. Thursday for probation violation.

Sheriff's Department

Shane Hoadley of Dillon, Mont, and Steven Scott of Spencer were involved in a collision at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. 231. Hoadley was attempting a left turn onto County Road 900 S., when he failed to see Scott's vehicle due his view being obstructed. Scott's vehicle made contact with the left rear of Hoadley's vehicle.

Operation Life transported Scott's passenger, Carrie Scott of Spencer, to Putnam County Hospital complaining of back pain. Scott and Hoadley were uninjured. There was an estimated $5,001 to 10,000 in damages.

Jordan Waterford, Franklin, was traveling west on Interstate 70 at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday when she lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions on the U.S. 231 overpass. Waterford's vehicle made contact with the face of the bridge. She was uninjured.

Thomas Hunley, Russellville, was traveling north on County Road 675 W., at 6:40 a.m. Thursday when his vehicle struck a tree due to icy road conditions. There was an estimated $1,001 to $2,500 in damages.