Putnam

Frontline Training: Journalist Joins Putnam County Deputies in Simulated School Shooting Response

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — As concerns about school safety continue to grow, law enforcement agencies are intensifying their preparation for the grim reality of school shootings. The training exercises, simulating real-life scenarios, are designed to hone the responsive strategies of officers under high-stress situations involving active shooters. On a sweltering September day, with the academic … Read more

End: Couple Found Deceased in Putnam County Home, Officials Determine Murder-Suicide

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EATONTON, Ga. — A tragic event unfolded in Putnam County where a husband and wife were found dead in their home in an apparent murder-suicide, according to the local sheriff’s office. Authorities were called to the scene early Wednesday morning following a distressing 911 call from a concerned neighbor. Sheriff Howard Sills reported that upon … Read more

Explosives Possession Suspect in Putnam County Refuses to Cooperate With Investigators

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Palatka, Florida – A man in Putnam County, Florida, is currently being held without bond after being charged with possessing an explosive device, aggravated battery, and illegal possession of a gun silencer. The incident unfolded when Charles Legault’s pickup truck was pulled over due to an unassigned license plate. During the search of the vehicle, … Read more

Convicted Animal Abuser Arrested for Violating Putnam County’s Animal Protection Laws

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PUTNAM VALLEY, NY — Three seriously malnourished dogs were discovered in March 2020, wandering on Tinker Hill Road in Putnam Valley. These dogs required extensive care at Carmel Animal Hospital before they were placed in foster homes. In a later development, Tammy M. Williams of Carmel was arrested by the Putnam County SPCA following a … Read more