Putnam County Sheriff's Department

Dennis James Talley

Dennis James Talley

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Man jailed for stalking teen encountered at stop light

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A 17-year-old Eatonton girl stopped at a red light on the Eatonton Bypass/U.S. Hwy. 441 last week, and it was there that a nightmare began for her. She noticed a man following her and, at some point, when it was obvious he was not going to stop, she became so scared that she called 911.
Tex McIver/Photo provided by Law.com

Tex McIver/Photo provided by Law.com

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McIver murder re-trial halted before it began

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The murder retrial of Claud “Tex” McIver that was scheduled to start Monday, Dec. 4 has now been postponed, according to reports. On Tuesday morning, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert C.I. McBurney excused prospective jurors from the jury selection process.
Gary Daiquion Howard

Gary Daiquion Howard

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Fourth arrest made in Shell station shooting

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Local authorities flew to New York this past weekend to arrest and bring back the fourth person accused in connection with the June 4 shooting at a gas station in Eatonton. Gary Daiquion Howard, 18, of Westbury, N.Y.
Cpl. Chris Donovan, in the background, watches closely and gives commands as K9 Nix attacks an evaluator in protective clothing during the annual South Georgia K9 Seminar last week.

Cpl. Chris Donovan, in the background, watches closely and gives commands as K9 Nix attacks an evaluator in protective clothing during the annual South Georgia K9 Seminar last week.

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PCSO K9 officers win state awards

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Congratulations are in order for Putnam County Sheriff’s Office’s two K9 officers; both of whom earned awards at the 14th Annual South Georgia K9 Seminar, Nov. 13-16 in Perry.
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McIver denied bond; new trial slated Dec. 4

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A reversal by the Supreme Court of Georgia evidently does not mean freedom for Claud “Tex” McIver. After a Nov. 8 hearing in Fulton County Superior Court with McIver’s attorneys requesting bond for their client, Judge Robert C.I.
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.
Joshua Youngblood

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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