Putnam Scanner for May 28, 2019

The Greencastle Fire Department responded to nine recent dispatches:

• At 10:14 a.m. on Friday, GFD was dispatched to 505 S. Jackson St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 10:16 and found that water had leaked into a detector’s wiring and caused the alarm. DePauw Public Safety was called to repair the detector, and GFD reset the alarm. GFD left at 10:25 a.m.

• At 11:06 a.m. on Friday, GFD was dispatched to 19 N. Indiana St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 11:11 but could not determine the cause of the alarm. The alarm was reset. GFD left at 11:17 a.m.

• At 5:28 p.m. on Friday, GFD was dispatched to 413 S. Locust St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 5:32 and determined that the alarm was due to cooking. The alarm was then reset. GFD left at 5:36 p.m.

• At 7:37 p.m. on Friday, GFD responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Avenue D and Percy L. Julian Drive. Units arrived on the scene at 7:42 and assisted with care of the patient. GFD went back into service at 7:47 p.m.

• At 9:28 a.m. on Saturday, GFD was alerted to an electrical short at 92 Autumn Glen Dr. Units arrived at the residence at 9:38 and found that water had leaked into a ceiling light. The light was removed and its wiring was secured. GFD advised the homeowner to contact an electrician to repair the light. GFD returned to station at 9:55 a.m.

• At 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, GFD was dispatched to 905 S. College Ave. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 5:33 and tried to reset the alarm, but could not due to a system trouble. A detector head was cleaned and the system was then able to be reset. GFD left at 5:50 a.m.

• At 8:31 p.m. on Sunday, GFD was dispatched to 330 Greenwood Ave. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 8:36 but could not determine a cause for the alarm. The alarm was reset. GFD left at 8:45 p.m.

• At 8:22 a.m. on Monday, GFD was dispatched to 406 S. Indiana St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 8:25 but could not determine a cause for the alarm. The alarm was reset. GFD left at 8:27 a.m.

• At 1:45 p.m. on Monday, GFD was dispatched again to 413 S. Locust St. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 1:52 and determined again that the alarm was due to cooking. The alarm was then reset. GFD left at 1:57 p.m.

Additionally, GFD performed seven medical assists during this time.

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.