Eatonton Police Department

The scenery around this house on the corner of Pennington Road and Peachtree Avenue in Milledgeville seems peaceful after multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a raid on it early Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

The scenery around this house on the corner of Pennington Road and Peachtree Avenue in Milledgeville seems peaceful after multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a raid on it early Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville gang members shoot at rivals in Eatonton

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Two Milledgeville teens have been arrested and two more are being sought by Eatonton Police Department in connection with an early morning shooting at the Shell Food Mart in Eatonton.
Eatonton police officers, fire department personnel and Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies at the Shell Food Mart on Sumter Street where a shooting happened Sunday. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton police officers, fire department personnel and Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies at the Shell Food Mart on Sumter Street where a shooting happened Sunday. CONTRIBUTED

UPDATED: Man shot, killed at gas station in Eatonton, suspect found

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
An Eatonton man was shot at the Shell Food Mart Sunday afternoon and later died at the hospitals, authorities say. The alleged shooter was in custody approximately 24 hours later. Putnam County Coroner Hollis Harrison identified the victim as Frederick Scott Jr., 32, of Chase Circle, Eatonton.
Eatonton Messenger/Graphic

Eatonton Messenger/Graphic

Teen arrested at primary school; mother sought

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Eatonton Police Department was called to Putnam County Primary School May 24 regarding an alleged fight around 11 a.m. As it turned out, the dispute was between a 15-year-old boy and his mother, according to a report by Sgt. Harold “Buddy” Bowman and officer Alex Rickey.
Eatonton Messenger/Graphic

Eatonton Messenger/Graphic

Teen arrested at primary school

Staff Reports
Friday, May 26, 2023
Eatonton Police Department was called to Putnam County Primary School yesterday (May 24) regarding an alleged fight between two adults around 11 a.m. As it turned out, the dispute was between a 15-year-old boy and his mother, according to a report by Sgt. Harold “Buddy” Bowman.
Kemondre A. Lane

Kemondre A. Lane

Policemen follow trail to catch alleged burglar

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
An old fairytale seemed to come to life for Eatonton Police officers last week when a burglar left a trail of evidence that led them straight to his door, according to a report from the Eatonton Police Department.
Maximino Dominic Hernandez Bautista

Maximino Dominic Hernandez Bautista

Officers balance safety during high-speed chase

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 20, 2023
An alleged drunk driver who passed an officer’s patrol car and then led authorities on a high-speed chase in rainy conditions is now in jail, according to authorities, and Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell credits the officers for keeping Eatonton’s streets safe for other drivers.
Five pounds marijuana packaged for selling, powder cocaine, handguns, cash, vape pens, a passport, and other items pictured were seized by local authorities last week. CONTRIBUTED

Five pounds marijuana packaged for selling, powder cocaine, handguns, cash, vape pens, a passport, and other items pictured were seized by local authorities last week. CONTRIBUTED

PCSO, EPD combine efforts to stop drug sales

Lynn Hobbs Lynn@msgrnews.com
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
For the past several months, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell and Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke have been investigating drug sales in the city and some in the county. Five “street dealers” were arrested last week and warrants were issued for more, according to Luke.
Eatonton Police Department officer Rebecca Meeks shows the new Getac laptop in her patrol vehicle. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Eatonton Police Department officer Rebecca Meeks shows the new Getac laptop in her patrol vehicle. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Eatonton police cars get more efficient with laptops

Lynn Hobbs Lynn@msgrnews.com
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Eatonton Police Department now has laptops in all its patrol cars thanks to a $30,000 grant the city of Eatonton received from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “I am very pleased that the GOHS has chosen us for this grant,” Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.
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