Local Police, Fire – May 21

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)

JENNINGS COUNTY

Arrests

Friday

Jeremiah Johnson, 42, North Vernon, criminal recklessness, 1:05 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,055 bond.

Stacey R. Carrigg, 31, Madison, possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a narcotic drug, 6:10 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,055 bond.

Michael R. Collier, 43, North Vernon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe and possession of paraphernalia, 6:10 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $3,155 bond.

Jessie D. Russell, 23, Madison, possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a narcotic drug, 6:10 a.m, by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,055 bond.

Travis Barger, 34, North Vernon, visiting or maintaining a common nuisance, 6:20 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $605 bond.

Jennifer Mounce, 34, North Vernon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe, visiting or maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia, 6:20 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, held without bond.

Alan D. Hillenburg, 51 Bedford, warrant for failing to appear in court on a charge of possession of marijuana, 5:05 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,755 bond.

Incidents

Friday

8:39 a.m. — Possible illegal home entry in the 100 block of West Walnut Street.

10:31 a.m. — Suspicious person in the 1900 block of State Road 3.

3:18 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 800 block of West Walnut Street.

3:26 p.m. — Property-damage accident in the 600 block of West Walnut Street.

8:27 p.m. — Accident, type unknown, in the 2400 block of North State Road 3.

11:38 p.m. — Reckless driving in the 100 block of North State Street.