Howard Sills

Ryan Winfield

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Local, state, federal authorities raid local businesses

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The presence of a large number of various law enforcement agencies, their vehicles’ flashing blue lights, and the closings of numerous businesses last week caught the attention of Putnam County residents and piqued their curiosity, according to overheard conversations and social media comments.
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills demonstrates his “Sheriffing Gauge” in his office at PCSO headquarters in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills demonstrates his “Sheriffing Gauge” in his office at PCSO headquarters in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam A to Z: S is for Sheriff

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A to Z Editor’s note: This year, The Eatonton Messenger embarked on an alphabetical tour of Putnam County, exploring and exposing something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting. The series will continue into 2024 until completion.
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District Attorney becomes Putnam’s solicitor

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Putnam County is now saving money in its court system, specifically in the state court, according to authorities. Until now, Putnam County State Court cases were prosecuted by an elected solicitor general. But as of January, that duty has been taken by the district attorney’s office.
Joshua Youngblood

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Fugitive captured in Texas

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A man being sought by local authorities for more than two years was arrested last week in Texas. And once again, Putnam County Sheriff Sills repeated his sentiments of the state’s justice system being at fault.
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PCSO investigating rash of stolen utility vehicles

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are investigating a rash of stolen utility task vehicles (UTVs), lifted golf carts, and zero-turn lawnmowers on trailers from residences around Lakes Sinclair and Oconee.
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Part-time Putnam resident killed in crash

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A Marietta man was killed Monday morning while traveling to his house on Lake Sinclair, authorities say. Richard Leon Henderson, 70, died when his vehicle left the road and crashed into trees at about 11:30 a.m., according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.
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Milledgeville woman arrested for DUI after PIT maneuver

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A Greensboro police officer driving home from work came upon a woman “driving all over the road” in Eatonton late Thursday night, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills. “She was going all over the road going into the turn on Hwy.
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Handyman accused of stealing laptop from work site

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 31, 2023
A handyman is in jail after reportedly helping himself to his clients’ belongings, authorities say. The man was working on a house on Angeline Circle installing exterior siding. The residents went out of town for a few days, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.
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