Local Police, Fire – June 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)

JENNINGS COUNTY

Arrests

Saturday

Joshua Acree, 37, Seymour, public intoxication, 1:04 a.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $605 bond.

Patricia Perkins, 20, Seymour, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe, legend drug activities and possession of paraphernalia, 7:40 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $3,155 bond.

Gregory Loper, 47, North Vernon, possession of methamphetamine, legend drug activities and possession of paraphernalia, 8:03 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $6,310 bond.

Stephanie Jones, 39, North Vernon, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and bench warrant for fleeing jurisdiction or causing harm to others and nonsupport of a dependent child, 2:20 p.m., $2,005 bond.

Steven Scherer, 64, North Vernon, public intoxication and bench warrant for operating a vehicle while under the influence, 8:40 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $605 bond.

Incidents

Friday

11:59 a.m. — Property-damage accident in the 200 block of North State Street.

7:22 p.m. — Leaving the scene of an accident in the area of North State Street.

Saturday

12:43 a.m. — Public intoxication in the area of West College Street.

2:05 a.m. — Property-damage accident in the 2100 block of North State Street.

10:37 a.m. — Fraud reported in the 700 block of North State Street.

7:27 p.m. — Public intoxication in the 100 block of Moir Avenue.