Local Authorities Locate Missing White Plains Student
A White Plains Academy student who had gone missing Wednesday has been found by local authorities. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said his office responded to a call after a student ran away from school after an altercation with another student. A heavy presence of law enforcement searched the surrounding area looking for the missing […]
P-25 System Incomplete, Showing Improved Communication
With a year under its belt, the county’s new P-25 radio communication system has been helpful to several area departments. That according to Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris. Farris said the system’s big benefit is the ability for departments to communicate with each other statewide. Farris said school resource offers have been able to use […]
Second Arrest Made From Putnam Commission Meeting
A second arrest has been made from the altercation that happened after the conclusion of the Putnam County Commissioners meeting Monday night. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the individual identified as Aaron James Cofer is being charged with assault against a first responder. Investigators determined that Cofer engaged in a physical confrontation with […]
Putnam Commissioners Ask Department Heads To Make Cuts
The Putnam County Budget Committee asked department heads and elected officials Monday night to cut ten percent of their request increases. The proposal made in an effort to cover a proposed cost of living adjustment for county employees. That increase would cost the county some $345,000. Sheriff Eddie Farris said making a cut would be […]
At Least 5 Drug Arrests Monday Focused On Fentanyl
In an effort to combat fentanyl overdoses across the county, the Putnam County Sheriffs Office served at least five arrest warrants Monday. Charges include the Manufacture, Sell, and Delivery of Methamphetamine as well as other drugs. The Sheriff’s Office Drug Division led the work Monday, which will continue over the next several days. “Because of […]
Putnam Sherriff Says Exercise Caution When Getting Back On The Roads
After two days with limited traffic, roads are expected to be busier Wednesday as people dig out from the snow. Putnam County Sherriff Eddie Farris said the key is to exercise caution. After the sunshine’s radiational heating melted some snow Tuesday, Farris said the roads will freeze again overnight. Conditions Wednesday morning will be hazardous. […]
Another Phone Scam: Active Warrant Calls In Putnam
Another Sheriffs Department scam in the Upper Cumberland, this time with a caller impersonating a Putnam County deputy. Calls began Thursday. The individual will call, claiming to be Deputy Rowe of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, concerned about an active warrant against you. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the caller might request money. “The Putnam County […]
Recent Bust, Growing Popularity; Sheriff Concerned About THC Vape Pens
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has concerns about the increased popularity of TCH-infused vape pens. The department’s Drug Task Force Division participated in a raid Friday where an assortment of the cartridges used in these pens were seized. Sheriff Eddie Farris said he suspects the cartridges would have been distributed to minors. Farris said high […]
Putnam Sees Influx Of Formerly Retired Officers Back On The Job
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department seeing success filling many of its new Justice Center positions, many being filled by retired officers moving to the area. Putnam Sheriff Eddie Farris said many of the retired officers moved to Putnam County before finding out about the vacant positions. After enjoying settling here, Farris said many saw the need […]
Sheriff’s Department Makes Over A Dozen Arrests In Western Putnam Operation
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has made over a dozen arrests this week as part of the closing stages of “Operation Omega.” The Sheriffs Department conducted the year-long drug investigation in the western part of the county near the Jackson County border. Sheriff Eddie Farris said numerous tips from residents in that area led to […]
