Putnam County Sheriff's Department

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

SUV stolen in Putnam recovered in N.C.

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 7, 2024
An Eatonton man’s SUV was stolen at a home he visited in Putnam County in September. The investigation that ensued seemed to follow twists and turns throughout the South before an arrest was made, and the accused is now in jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
Putnam County firefighters extinguish a fire inside a truck trailer Monday on U.S. Hwy. 441. CONTRIBUTED/ PCFD

Putnam County firefighters extinguish a fire inside a truck trailer Monday on U.S. Hwy. 441. CONTRIBUTED/ PCFD

Truck hauling batteries catches fire

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Authorities said northbound traffic on U.S. Hwy. 441 was temporarily blocked Monday afternoon due to a fire in an 18-wheeler truck.
BREAKING NEWS | THE EATONTON MESSENGER

BREAKING NEWS | THE EATONTON MESSENGER

Couple dead after apparent murder-suicide

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Tragedy struck a home on Harmony Road during the wee hours of Wednesday morning.Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said a call came into the 911 Emergency Center at 4:23 a.m., and a man told them his address and said he had just shot his wife and was going to kill himself. Then he hung up.
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.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Passenger killed in single-vehicle wreck

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Labor Day holiday weekend was marred by tragedy Friday night when an Eatonton man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash.Residents along Scott Road reported hearing a loud boom and then losing their electrical power around 10:30 p.m.
Evan Taylor

Evan Taylor

Burglars take more than $15,000 in goods

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Three accused burglars helped themselves to the same house not once, but three times.“In their words, they ‘cleaned it out,’” Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke said. “They got $15,000 to $20,000 worth of stuff out of that house.
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.
Eulalio De Leon Aldana

Eulalio De Leon Aldana

Tip leads to possible trafficking victim

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
A young woman forced to stay in a hot car all day, every day, is suspected by local authorities of being a human trafficking victim, and a joint effort was made to get her to safety.
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