Putnam Scanner for Oct. 27, 2020

County Jail

Five people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently.

Saturday

• At 9:55 p.m. Scott J. Smith, 54, Indianapolis, was housed at the jail on a pair of out-of-county warrants.

• At 4:04 a.m. Brent D. Elwood, 28, Cloverdale, was booked in for criminal recklessness and disorderly conduct.

Friday

• At 10:50 a.m. Terrel L. Terry, 26, Greencastle, was taken into custody for false informing, public nudity and public intoxication.

Thursday

• At 11:32 a.m. Coty D. Connell, 26, Cloverdale, was housed at the jail for disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement.

• At 10:24 a.m. Michael D. Blackmore, 23, Indianapolis, was booked in for possession of methamphetamine, carrying a handgun without a license, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

City Police

One weekend arrest was reported by Greencastle City Police officers.

• At 12:06 a.m. Saturday, Anita C. Cundiff, 47, Greencastle, was arrested on Indianapolis Road by Officer Luke Brown.

Cundiff was lodged in the Putnam County Jail for domestic battery, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Two recent minor traffic accidents were investigated by city officers.

• At 3:08 p.m. on Friday, a two-vehicle accident occurred on Warren Drive near Indianapolis Road.

With the road slick from rain, Michael Lanham, 67, Greencastle, turned right and his 1995 GMC van slid into the rear of a 2006 Dodge Dakota driven by Linda Boller, 60, Greencastle.

Officer Zach Rhine estimated damage at $1,000-$2,500.

• At 7:51 a.m. Wednesday, a two-vehicle mishap was reported at North Arlington Street and Tacoma Drive.

Joseph Lamon, 23, Fillmore was northbound on Arlington Street, driving a 2004 Ford F-150 truck when he was struck by a 2011 Ford Escape, driven by Adrian Aker, 19, Greencastle.

Aker told Officer Nick Eastham that she stopped at the stopsign on Tacoma Drive and thought the intersection was an all-way stop before puling into the path of Lamon.

Total damage was estimated at $2,500-$5,000.

Sheriff’s Office

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

• At 8:12 p.m. on Saturday, Tracy G. Collins, 28, Staunton, was eastbound on U.S. 40 near County Road 325 West in a 2014 Hyundai Sonata when she hit a deer.

Reserved Deputy Ken Rozelle estimated damage at $2,500-$5,000.

• At 5:44 a.m. on Saturday, James G. Turpin, 32, Cloverdale, was eastbound on U.S. 40 in a 2016 Toyota Corolla when he hit a deer.

The car was heavily damaged and had to be towed. Turpin was not injured.

Deputy Brian Helmer estimated damage at $10,000-$25,000.

• At 10:44 a.m. on Friday, Connie L. Clark, 44, Greencastle, was eastbound on County Road 250 North in a 2002 Kia Sephia. Thomas H. Graffis, 89, Greencastle, was westbound in a 2015 Subaru Outback.

The two vehicles sideswiped each other as they passed.

Deputy Helmer cited Clark for driving without financial responsibility.

Damage was estimated at $10,000-$25,000.

• At 5:55 a.m. on Friday, Luke J. Skelton, 23, Cloverdale, was pulling out of a driveway at 4272 E. CR 500 South in a 2014 International WorkStar registered to Jack’s Trash Service. Danny H. Fisher, 67, Fillmore, was westbound approaching the location in a 2020 Chevrolet Spark.

Deputy Brian Helmer noted that the road is hilly and it is difficult to see westbound vehicles.

As Skelton pulled out to turn east, Fisher came over the hill. Skelton told Deputy Helmer it appeared Fisher was traveling at a high rate of speed. Fisher later told Helmer he was traveling 45 mph. Helmer did not see marks on the road to check measurements on speed.

Fisher put his vehicle in the ditch to avoid hitting the truck.

Fisher told Helmer he was not okay, advising he had neck, leg and back pain. He told Helmer that after the medics checked him out, he would drive himself to Putnam County Hospital.

On arrival at the hospital, Fisher realized his radiator was leaking, so the car was towed from that location.

Skelton and his passenger were not injured.

Helmer estimated damage at $5,000-$10,000.

City Fire

The Greencastle Fire Department responded to seven recent dispatches:

• At 12:17 p.m. on Friday, GFD went out to 1000 Houck Rd. for an illegal burn. Firefighters arrived at 12:27 and found the homeowner burning leaves. GFD advised the homeowner of the city burn ordinance, and the fire was extinguished. GFD went back into service at 12:38 p.m.

• At 9:23 p.m. on Friday, GFD was dispatched to the area of Jaycee Park to assist with locating a missing individual. GFD arrived in the area at 9:34 and the individual was found later. GFD went back into service at 9:44 p.m.

• At 10:26 a.m. on Saturday, GFD was dispatched to Owl Ridge for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 10:35 and were advised that the alarm system was being worked on. GFD went back into service at 10:48 a.m.

• At 3:34 p.m. on Saturday, GFD went out to 6 Arlington St. for an illegal burn. Firefighters arrived at 3:38 and found the homeowner burning a brush pile. GFD advised the homeowner of the city burn ordinance, and the fire was extinguished. GFD went back into service at 3:43 p.m.

• At 6:16 p.m. on Saturday, GFD was dispatched to International Automotive Components for a water flow alarm. Firefighters arrived at 6:25 but could not find a cause for the alarm. The alarm was reset. GFD went back into service at 6:58 p.m.

• At 2:27 p.m. on Sunday, GFD responded to a detached garage fire located at 222 E. CR 1125 South in Cloverdale. Firefighters arrived at 2:47 and assisted with overhaul and extension checking. GFD went back into service at 4:15 p.m.

• At 6:24 p.m. on Sunday, GFD went out to an illegal burn at 611 Howard St. Firefighters arrived at 6:29 and found the homeowner burning leaves. GFD advised the homeowner of the city burn ordinance, and the fire was extinguished. GFD went back into service at 6:51 p.m.

Additionally, GFD recently performed six medical assists.

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.

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