Local Police, Fire – February 26

CPD patrol car
A Dodge Charger police patrol car. From neighborhood spats, to seat-belt enforcement and criminal activity, the Columbus Police Department has been directed to be more proactive in its work with the public. The idea is to make a difference in the community before problems escalate, or even start. (Joe Harpring | The Republic)

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information was summarized from the records of city, council and state police, fire and hospital agencies.

Arrests

Wednesday

Jacob B. Payne, 26, 7950 Antler Court, Columbus, driving while suspended with a prior conviction, 6:53 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $5,000 bond.

Samantha J. Sampson, 23, Edinburgh, possession of methamphetamine, legend drug-injection devices, possession of paraphernalia and trafficking with an inmate, 7:36 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $15,000 bond.

Jeremy T. Calhoun, 26, 2715 Tyler Drive, Columbus, Bartholomew County warrant, 8:31 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $500 cash bond.

Theodore Broughton Jr., 64, 160 S. Hinman St., Columbus, intimidation, 9:08 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $5,000 bond.

Thursday

Clifford D. Roberts, 33, 512 McClure Road, Columbus, Bartholomew County warrant, 12:38 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Lorenzo Smith, 62, Kentucky, out-of-county warrant, 3:03 a.m., by the Indiana State Police, held with no bond.

Angelito C. Mercado, 39, Edinburgh, domestic battery, disorderly conduct, criminal confinement, resisting law enforcement, driving while suspended with a prior conviction and Bartholomew County warrant, 3:17 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held with no bond.

Aaron J. Williams, 37, 2127 Central Ave., Columbus, body attachment, 5:43 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $134 cash bond.

Tyler K. Janes, 25, Freetown, possession of marijuana, Bartholomew County warrant and possession of paraphernalia, 6:45 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $5,000 bond.

Hilleary D. Troxell, 48, Daleville, Bartholomew County warrant, 1:26 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $7,500 bond.

Fire, medic runs

Thursday

1:58 a.m. — Structure fire in the 2200 block of Cherry Street.

9:27 a.m. — Injury in the 3100 block of Dale Court.

10:16 a.m. — Hazardous materials spill in the 200 block of Jackson Street.

11:00 a.m. — Unconscious person at the intersection of 22nd and Pearl streets.

6:48 p.m. — Illegal burn in the 400 block of Pennsylvania Street.

Incidents

Thursday

1:22 a.m. — Theft reported in the 6800 block of Harrison Drive.

8:55 a.m. — Theft reported in the 700 block of Maple Street.

9:02 a.m. — Theft reported in the 2600 block of Eastbrook Plaza.

10:14 a.m. — Vandalism in the 200 block of Jackson Street.

11:53 a.m. — Theft reported in the 8000 block of North Harvest Lane.

11:55 a.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of Herman Darlage Drive and North National Road.

1:24 p.m. — Theft reported in the 600 block of Washington Street.

3:04 p.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of Fifth and Jackson streets.

3:46 p.m. — Theft attempted in the 14000 block of West Bellsville Pike.

3:49 p.m. — Shoplifting reported in the 2400 block of North National Road.

4:29 p.m. — Property damage in the 2300 block of Illinois Avenue.

4:39 p.m. — Burglary in the 9900 block of East County Road 450N.

4:46 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 2400 block of 17th Street.

5:42 p.m. — Property-damage accident at the intersection of Third and Lindsey streets.

5:54 p.m. — Drug violations in the 2000 block of 25th Street.

6:42 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 700 block of Whitfield Drive.

7:08 p.m. — Theft reported in the 6900 block of Clark Boulevard.

7:28 p.m. — Theft reported in the 2200 block of Indiana Avenue.

7:37 p.m. — Drug violations at the intersection of 22nd and Chestnut streets.

8:24 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 300 block of Eighth Street.

10:06 p.m. — Drug violations in the 700 block of Chestnut Street.