Local Police, Fire – July 24

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

Clifton Cornett, 35, North Vernon, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a syringe, 12:13 a.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $3,155 bond.

Joshua Paetzel, 35, Hope, public intoxication and inhaling toxic vapors, 5:50 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $605 bond.

Michael Haley, 32, Lovett, possession of paraphernalia and operating a vehicle without ever receiving a license, 6:37 p.m., by the Jennings County Sheriff’s Department, $1,155 bond.

Ginger Helmburg, 40, North Vernon, legend drug violation, public intoxication and resisting law enforcement, 7:45 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $1,055 bond.

Michael Baker, 61, Commiskey, public intoxication, 10:38 p.m., by the North Vernon Police Department, $605 bond.