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Putnam Scanner for Nov. 17, 2023
County Jail
Eight people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently.
Wednesday
At 9:37 p.m. Christopher D. Howe, 40, Cloverdale, was housed at the jail for battery, resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct and a Morgan County warrant.
At 5:41 p.m. Kade R. Schroer, 27, Cloverdale, was booked in for driving with an ACE of .15 or greater and for driving while intoxicated.
At 12:07 p.m. Anna K. Spencer, 27, Quincy, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant.
Tuesday
At 8:50 p.m. Matthew W. Jackson, 26, Cloverdale, was housed at the jail on a local warrant.
At 3:51 p.m. Aaron A. Lowe, 34, Terre Haute, was booked in on a local warrant.
At 10:28 a.m. Brian F. Fischer, 49, Cloverdale, was lodged at the jail on a local warrant.
At 9:15 a.m. Brian E. Skirvin, 24, Madison, was taken into custody for battery resulting in bodily injury.
Monday
At 3:24 p.m. Shelby F. Barmes, 46, Speedway, was housed at the jail for probation violation.
City Police
One recent arrest was reported by Greencastle City Police officers:
At 3:12 a.m. Wednesday, Theresa A. Bailey, 68, Greencastle, was arrested by Officer Angela Taylor.
With officers responding to a Madison Street residence on a reported welfare check call, Bailey was taken into custody for battery on law enforcement and lodged in the Putnam County Jail.
Meanwhile, two recent accidents were reported in the North Jackson Street construction zone:
At 11:38 a.m. Tuesday, a two-vehicle mishap occurred at North Jackson Street and Shadowlawn Avenue as a northbound 2024 Freightliner school bus, owned by North Putnam School Corporation, was stopped for the red light in the construction zone, driver Thomas Williams, 77, Bainbridge, told Det. Darrel Bunten.
Traveling behind the school bus was a 2002 Chevrolet Trail Blazer, driven by Brandon Warren, 39, Greencastle, who said traffic was moving slowly when a southbound motorist began yelling at him that he couldnt turn onto Shadowlawn. Warren continued moving forward to allow room for the other drivers turn, not realizing that the school bus had come to a complete stop and a collision occurred.
The accident resulted in an estimated $5,000-$10,000 damage to the rear of the bus and to the front bumper, grille, hood and right and left quarterpanels of the Warren vehicle.
A student passenger on the bus complained of pain to the right side of the head but was not transported.
At 6:03 p.m. Monday, another two-vehicle accident occurred at North Jackson and Green streets as Lewis Spiker, 68, Greencastle, was attempting to exit the Dollar General parking lot and cross Jackson to go west on Green Street.
Sgt. Zach Rhine, who estimated total damage at $5,000-$10,000, reported the Spiker failed to see a southbound 2010 Ford Fusion, driven by Zoey Storm, 18, Roachdale, and pulled into its path, resulting in a collision.
No injuries were reported but both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.
City Fire
The Greencastle Fire Department responded to 15 incidents between Thursday, Nov. 9 and this Thursday:
At 9:31 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, GFD was dispatched to 516 Anthony St. for a carbon monoxide alarm. Firefighters arrived at 9:36 and did not detect any CO after monitoring the residence. GFD went back into service at 9:51 a.m.
At 10:29 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, GFD was called to 614 Crescent Dr. for a report of burning in a yard. Firefighters arrived at 10:36 and determined the burn was not illegal. The resident was advised of the city burn ordinance. GFD went back into service at 10:43 a.m.
At 4:25 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, GFD responded to a motor vehicle incident without injuries at the intersection of Franklin and Jackson streets. Firefighters arrived on the scene at 4:28 and assisted with traffic control before turning the scene over to police. GFD went back into service at 4:49 p.m.
While conducting the previous run at 4:36 p.m., GFD responded to a motor vehicle incident without injuries at the intersection of Jackson and Washington streets. Firefighters arrived soon after and cleaned up debris after assessing the patients. GFD was back in service at 4:49 p.m.
At 6:06 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, GFD was dispatched to the apartments at 330 Greenwood Ave. for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 6:11 and determined the alarm was due to cooking. The alarm system was reset. GFD went back into service at 6:20 p.m.
At 5:01 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, GFD was called to Beyond Homeless for a burning electrical smell. Firefighters arrived at 5:03 and did not find a source for the smell after inspecting the building. GFD went back into service at 5:29 p.m.
At 12:53 a.m. on Sunday, GFD was dispatched to the DePauw University-owned Seminary Apartments for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 12:54 and determined the alarm was due to smoking. The alarm system was reset. GFD went back into service at 1:02 a.m.
At 2:02 a.m. on Sunday, GFD was dispatched to Delta Upsilon at DePauw for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 2:09 and determined the alarm was activated by a pull station. The alarm system was reset, and a loose detector head was also repaired. GFD went back into service at 2:21 a.m.
At 7:56 p.m. on Sunday, GFD was dispatched to Humbert Hall at DePauw for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 7:58 and did not determine a cause for the alarm. The alarm system was reset. GFD went back into service at 8:03 p.m.
At 1:48 p.m. on Monday, GFD was dispatched to the DePauw-owned duplexes at 109 W. Hanna St. for a dumpster fire. Firefighters arrived at 1:53 to trash burning inside of one. The fire was extinguished, and GFD went back into service at 2:02 p.m.
At 11:48 a.m. on Tuesday, GFD responded to a motor vehicle incident at the intersection of Jackson Street and Shadowlawn Avenue. Firefighters arrived on the scene at 11:49 assisted with patient care. GFD went back into service at 12:04 p.m.
At 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, GFD was dispatched to 113 Cassada Dr. for a smell of gas in the residence. Firefighters arrived at 3:35 and did not detect any gas after the homeowner advised they had smelled it earlier in the day. GFD went back into service at 3:49 p.m.
At 11:09 p.m. on Tuesday, GFD was dispatched to Longden Hall at DePauw for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 11:14 and determined the alarm was due to cooking. The alarm system was reset. GFD went back into service at 11:21 p.m.
GFD responded for two consecutive runs to Druley House at DePauw on Wednesday:
At 2:47 p.m., GFD was dispatched for a fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 2:54 and did not determine a cause for the alarm. The alarm system was reset. GFD went back into service at 2:58 p.m.
At 6:20 p.m., GFD was dispatched for another fire alarm. Firefighters arrived at 6:28 and determined the alarm was due to cooking. The alarm system was reset. GFD went back into service at 6:40 p.m.
Additionally, GFD responded for 29 medical assists and had six disregards during this timeframe.
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 Sheriffs 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.
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