Putnam Scanner for Sept. 7

Monday, September 6, 2021

County Jail

Four people were booked in the Putnam County Jail on Thursday.

• At 11:46 p.m. Richard J. Thomas, 45, Roachdale, was lodged at the jail for escape.

• At 6 p.m. Matthew L. Kuchler, 51, Fillmore, was taken into custody for theft and intimidation.

• At 12:11 p.m. Danna J. Lowder, 54, Brazil, was housed at the jail on a warrant for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

• At 10:39 a.m. Michael L. Foster, 67, Bainbridge, was booked in for possession of a narcotic drug and possession of marijuana.

City Fire

The Greencastle Fire Department responded to two recent incidents:

• At 11:49 p.m. on Friday, GFD was dispatched to 220 E. Olive St. for people trapped in an elevator. Firefighters arrived at 11:55 and freed the individuals. GFD went back into service at 1:08 a.m. Saturday morning.

• At 7:22 a.m. on Saturday, GFD responded to a motor vehicle accident at 713 N. Main St. Firefighters arrived one the scene at 7:25 to a vehicle that had smashed into the building there. They assisted with patient care. GFD went back into service at 8:09 a.m.

Additionally, GFD recently performed eight medical assists and had three disregards.

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.

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.