Howard Sills

Sixteen ounces of lab-converted crystalline methamphetamine, with a street value of around $22,700, was seized by local authorities last week. COURTESY OF PCSO

Sixteen ounces of lab-converted crystalline methamphetamine, with a street value of around $22,700, was seized by local authorities last week. COURTESY OF PCSO

Pound of meth pulled from Eatonton’s streets

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Once again, the Eatonton Police Department and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office combined forces to get drugs off the streets of Eatonton and Putnam County.
(Photo via Google)

(Photo via Google)

Citizens lose thousands of dollars to scams

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Local residents have lost thousands of dollars due to scams recently, and Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills says he is frustrated that it’s happening so often.“It’s why we don’t have bank robberies anymore,” Sills opined.
Ismael Monzon-Turino

Ismael Monzon-Turino

Accused truck thief found in Florida

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 4, 2024
After eight months of searching, local authorities found an accused truck thief in Florida and brought him back to face charges in Putnam County.Around 5:30 a.m. on July 20, a man later identified as Ismael Monzon-Turino, who was believed to be accompanied by several other unknown individuals,...
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Driver distracted by cell phone at fault in crash

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 4, 2024
A high school student was reportedly ticketed for distracted driving after looking down at his cell phone, which subsequently caused a serious crash.Nicholas Sills, 18, of Eatonton, was driving home from Putnam County High School on March 6 in his 2011 Ford F-150.
Gregory A. Meyer

Gregory A. Meyer

One surrenders; one still sought in fatalities

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 4, 2024
An Eatonton man accused of being at fault in a December fatality turned himself into authorities Monday and was arrested on a litany of charges.Gregory Austin Meyer, 31, of Eatonton, wheeled himself into Putnam County Sheriff’s Office in a wheelchair and was charged with felony homicide by vehicle...
Security camera reveals an armed prowler in the yard of a River Lake Drive residence.

Security camera reveals an armed prowler in the yard of a River Lake Drive residence.

Cameras help authorities solve crimes

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Putnam County authorities are searching several counties for a wanted man, while in a separate case, they searched far and wide until locating and arresting two men believed to be involved in stealing from a local business.“Once again, cameras are helping us identify these individuals and also...
Lajuan Evans

Lajuan Evans

Jury trial in progress for Shell Station murder

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A murder trial is underway this week in Putnam County Superior Court with a panel of jurors hearing presentations by attorneys regarding the shooting death of 32-year-old Frederick Lamar Scott, Jr. of Eatonton.
“Jello” Williams

“Jello” Williams

Foot chase yields a ‘threefer’ for authorities

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Jumping into shoulder-deep water on a winter day didn’t help a wanted man from escaping Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies, and neither did it help two other men who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, Sheriff Howard Sills said.
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