The stolen partial tree, partially adorned with lights, stands on the front porch where it was easily seen by the deputy when he pulled in the driveway of the residence. CONTRIBUTED/ PCSO
Fugitive drives off with partial Christmas tree
Lynn Hobbs
Three days before Christmas, a Putnam County deputy sheriff responded to an unusual call — three-fourths of a Christmas tree had been stolen.Deputy Robert Dekle went to the Goodwill store to talk to the manager who had phoned in the complaint.
Wednesday, January 8, 2025