Putnam County Sheriff's Department

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.
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.
Richard B. Barber

Richard B. Barber

Six-time felon arrested with guns and drugs

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 4, 2024
An unidentified man attempted to break into a house in which some teens were home alone, but the family’s dogs scared him off. A short time later, an arrest was made across the street on charges unrelated to the attempted break-in, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.
Terrence O’Deius Paul

Terrence O’Deius Paul

‘Feel good pill’ lands Eatonton man in jail

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Green items found in baggies inside of a car during a traffic stop on St. Patrick’s Day didn’t bring any good luck to the driver. Instead of the end of the rainbow, the man was taken to jail by authorities.
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.
Jamie Blackmon

Jamie Blackmon

Local restaurant burglarized twice; suspects in custody

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Two people are in jail facing charges related to breaking into a local restaurant twice in one week. Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said Officer Blaze Waldroup responded to a call Monday, Feb. 26 regarding a burglary at Ms. Stella’s restaurant on Hogan Industrial Boulevard.
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.
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