Local Police, Fire – September 5

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, county, and state police, fire and hospital agencies.

Arrests

Friday

Tony Marcellus Wilkes Jr., 30, Nashville, Tennessee, possession of marijuana, leaving the scene of an accident – damage to a vehicle, 8:03 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $6,000 bond.

Michael R. Ballard, 41, of 1718 Union St., Columbus, Bartholomew County warrant, conversion, 11:06 p.m., by the Edinburgh Police Department, held in lieu of $105,000 bond.

Trouble L. Wells, 40, Westport, body attachment, 11:19 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $1,000 bond.

James A.D. Carmer, 21, of 965 Jonesville Road, Columbus, driving while suspended within 10 years of prior infraction, 11:56 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $5,000 bond. 

Saturday

Joseph B. Isbille, 29, of 315 E. College St., Hartsville, 12:22 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $1,500 bond.

Ricky E. Mathews Jr., 39, North Vernon, Bartholomew County warrant, 12:37 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held without bond.

Christian J. Williams, 27, Anderson, possession of methamphetamine, 1:14 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $57,500 bond.

Jeffrey W. Melvin II, 26, Lafayette, possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a synthetic drug or lookalike drug, 2:11 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $67,500 bond.

Brandi N. Crew, 32, Cloverdale, Bartholomew County warrant, 2:47 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, held in lieu of $7,500 bond.

William K. Newby, 28, of 2130 Midway St., Columbus, operatinga vehicle while intoxicated, 3:36 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $2,500 bond.

Sean P. Edwards, 31, of 3140 Sycamore Court – 6, Columbus, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, 4:11 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $5,000 bond.

Ashley D. Hadley, 28, of 6134 S. Jonesville Road – 2, Columbus, possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, legend drug injection devices, possession of paraphernalia, body attachment, 5:26 a.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $177,000 bond.

Alberto L. Gomez, 30, of 895 S. National Road – 4, Columbus, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, operating a vehicle without ever receiving a license with prior conviction, 5:53 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $5,000 bond.

Todd A. Vermillion, 28, Westport, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, resisting arrest, 10:07 a.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department, released on $10,000 bond.

Michael L. Napier, 29, of 1214 Sycamore St., Columbus, driving while suspended, 2:02 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, released on $5,000 bond.

Antonio A. Phillips, 21, of 820 15th St., Columbus, interfering with the reporting of a crime, 2:29 p.m., by the Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $5,000 bond.

Fire, medic runs

Saturday

1:13 a.m. — Difficulty breathing in the 4000 block of Carya Square.

1:23 a.m. — Difficulty breathing in the 3000 block of Scott Drive.

9:03 a.m. — Person ill in the 4000 block of W. Compton Srive.

9:42 a.m. — Person injured in an accident in the 800 block of W. Jonathan Moore Pike.

12:02 p.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 2000 block of Chapa Drive.

1:55 p.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 200 block of Smith Street.

3:40 p.m. — Person injured in an accident in the 4000 block of W. Jonathan Moore Pike.

4:11 p.m. — Person ill in the 1000 block of 14th Street.

4:44 p.m. — Unconscious person in the 2000 block of McKinley Avenue.

5:05 p.m. — Person injured in the 800 block of 15th Street.

5:08 p.m. — Illegal burn in the 1900 block of McKinley Avenue.

5:12 p.m. — Difficulty breathing in the 3000 block of South Pisgah Way.

5:19 p.m. — Person injured in an accident State Road 46 West and North County Road 525W.

5:46 p.m. — Person ill in the 100 block of Brookside Drive.

6:20 p.m. — Allergic reaction in the 2000 block of Central Avenue.

6:20 p.m. — Illegal burn in the 6000 block of North County Road 200 West.

6:50 p.m. — Person injured in the 1400 block of Lafayette Avenue.

7:46 p.m. — Difficulty breathing in the 300 block of Market Street.

7:55 p.m. — Person injured in the 6000 block of S. Jonesville Road.

7:55 p.m. — Person injured in a fall in the 5000 block of N. Lincoln Village Drive.

9:34 p.m. — Person injured in an accident in the 11000 block of U.S. 31 North.

Incidents

Saturday

1:26 a.m. — Property damage accident in the 19000 block of East State Road 46.

4:04 a.m. — Shoplifting in the 700 block of Whitfield Drive.

7:54 a.m. — Trespassing in the area of 26th Street and Griffa Avenue.

9:09 a.m. — Property damage accident in the area of Taylor and Rocky Ford roads.

9:10 a.m. — Property damage accident at Taylor and Rocky Ford roads.

10:05 a.m. — Vehicle fire in the 2000 block of Hawcreek Avenue.

10:12 a.m. — Theft in the 2000 block of Mapleton Court.

10:18 a.m. — Missing child or runaway in the 1400 block of Parkside Drive.

10:49 a.m. — Domestic disturbance in the 800 block of 15th Street.

11:20 a.m. — Theft in the 13000 block of North U.S. 31.

11:32 a.m. — Property damage accident in the 2700 block of Merchants Mile.

11:40 a.m. — Domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of Eighth Street.

11:45 a.m. — Property damage accident in the 1600 block of North National Road.

12:26 p.m. — Violation of protective order in the 1700 block of Rocky Ford Road.

12:48 p.m. — Mischief or vandalism in the 5200 block of Rocky Ford Road.

1:02 p.m. — Residential burglary in the 700 block of Cottage Avenue.

1:09 p.m. — Property damage accident in the area of North Marr and National roads.

1:29 p.m. — Battery reported to the Columbus Police Department.

2:37 p.m. — Leaving the scene of a property damage accident in the 700 block of Whitfield Drive.

3:26 p.m. — Person injured in the 4000 block of West Jonathan Moore Pike.

3:41 p.m. — Trespassing in the 5000 block of West Deaver Road.

3:54 p.m. — Property damage accident in the 600 block of West County Road 450 South.

4:20 p.m. — Domestic disturbance in the 1500 block of 27th Place.

4:46 p.m. — Residential burglary in the 1300 block of Grand Avenue.

5:18 p.m. — Personal injury accident at West State Road 46 and North County Road 525W.

5:51 p.m. — Child molesting reported in the 2200 block of Wallace Avenue.

6:34 p.m. — Drug violations in the 2000 block of West Northwind Court.

6:48 p.m. — Property damage accident in the 1800 block of North National Road.

7:08 p.m. — Leaving the scene of a property damage accident near the 65-mile marker on I-65.

7:18 p.m. — Leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

7:43 p.m. — Shots fired in the area of North County Road 1125 East and East State Road 46.

7:55 p.m. — Shots fired in the area of Regency and Shiloh drives.

8:14 p.m. — Property damage accident near the 66-mile marker of I-65.

8:38 p.m. — Trespassing in the 1000 block of Sycamore Street.

8:47 p.m. — Animal abuse in the 6000 block of Tyler Too.

9:21 p.m. — Theft in the 4000 block of North Indianapolis Road.

9:29 p.m. — Property damage in the 800 block of California Street.

9:32 p.m. — Domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of Phoenix Court.

9:45 p.m. — Telephone threat in the 3000 block of North East Street.

10:53 p.m. — Theft in the 2400 block of 17th Street.

11:41 p.m. — Theft in the 4200 block of Ridgeway Avenue.