Eatonton Police Department

D’Vontez A. Robbins

D’Vontez A. Robbins

Burglar was seeking warm place to sleep

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, December 5, 2024
In what seems to have become Eatonton Police Department’s MO, another local crime was solved quickly, and the suspect was arrested.“It was a good case,” Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

More arrests made in Waffle House shooting

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Two more men have been arrested in connection with the shooting at the Waffle House in Eatonton on Monday, Oct. 28, bringing the total arrests to three, with more pending, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.
Reyna Lopez, front center, is escorted by Eatonton Police Department officers, from left, Chris Detweiler, Investigator Hargrove Jones and Jeremy McLure, who are taking Lopez to jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Reyna Lopez, front center, is escorted by Eatonton Police Department officers, from left, Chris Detweiler, Investigator Hargrove Jones and Jeremy McLure, who are taking Lopez to jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

UPDATE: Babysitter charged in murder of 5-month-old

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A babysitter was arrested on murder charges in the death of a baby she was watching in her home while the baby’s mother was at work, according to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell.Reyna Lopez, 42, of East Marion Street, Eatonton, was arrested on Nov.
John David Lewis

John David Lewis

Speeding fugitive talked out of woods

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Eatonton Police Department continues its work to keep dangerous drivers off the city’s streets. Last week, with assistance from Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies, the Eatonton police captured one and thus stopped his “occupation of hoodlumism,” according to Sheriff Howard Sills.
Shane G. Prather

Shane G. Prather

Accused driver gets the book thrown at him

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 10, 2024
A concerned motorist called Eatonton police last week about an erratic driver. Authorities say the driver is now facing a multitude of charges and being held in jail without bond.Shane Gerald Prather, 45, of Victoria Lane, Eatonton, was arrested Oct.
School Superintendent Derick Austin gave a statement about the policy regarding cell phones at the last school board meeting. (File Photo)

School Superintendent Derick Austin gave a statement about the policy regarding cell phones at the last school board meeting. (File Photo)

PCSO, EPD respond to local school threats

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Putnam County school and law enforcement officials have joined countless other agencies around the state in investigating threats made in public schools since the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4.
Tommy Lee Kell barricaded himself in the attic of his house and threatened a shoot-out with the officers. (CONTRIBUTED)

Tommy Lee Kell barricaded himself in the attic of his house and threatened a shoot-out with the officers. (CONTRIBUTED)

UPDATE: Teargas ends Sparta Hwy. standoff peacefully

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
A standoff between law enforcement authorities and a wanted man lasted about two hours Thursday, July 11, on the 200 block of Sparta Highway in Eatonton. The man, identified as 26-year-old Tommy Lee Kell, had barricaded himself in the attic of his house and threatened a shoot-out with the officers.
Around 3:15 a.m. April 28, Eatonton Police Officer Jeremy McClure responded to a call of a fight at the Jet No. 44 Food Mart at the intersection of Gray Highway and U.S. 441 Eatonton Bypass. (CONTRIBUTED)

Around 3:15 a.m. April 28, Eatonton Police Officer Jeremy McClure responded to a call of a fight at the Jet No. 44 Food Mart at the intersection of Gray Highway and U.S. 441 Eatonton Bypass. (CONTRIBUTED)

Three arrested for melee at convenience store

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
According to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, three Sparta men have been arrested in connection with a brawl at an Eatonton gas station.Around 3:15 a.m. April 28, Eatonton Police Officer Jeremy McClure responded to a call of a fight at the Jet No.
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