Putnam Seeing Uptick In Fake Prescription Pills, Overdoses And Deaths
The DEA has issued a warning about a spike in fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said Putnam County is no different, seeing a spike over the last seven to eight months. Farris said in the last 12 months, there has been 24 overdose calls, resulting in seven deaths. […]
Initial Work Started On Putnam Jail Expansion, Groundbreaking Set For October
Preliminary work has begun on the Putnam County Jail expansion project in its lower parking lot this week. Sheriff Eddie Farris said that engineers have been on-site working to finalize details and ensure everything is ready to break ground sometime in October. Farris said the construction company has been working with their partners on initial […]
Putnam Sheriff Says Jail Expansion Will Affect Offender Sentencing
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said Monday night’s commission vote to approve a $52.7 million jail expansion bond is a very important moment. Farris said the jail has been under a Tennessee Corrections Institute plan of action to address overcrowding since he became sheriff. Farris said the over 600 beds will affect sentencing for offenders […]
Cookeville Woman Arrested As Part Of Drug Roundup
Another arrest Tuesday in the ‘Operation Tis The Season’ drug investigation. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department arrested 30-year-old Ashley Greenlee of Cookeville for the manufacture, sale, and delivery of methamphetamines. Greenlee being held on $100,000 bond in the Putnam County Jail. Greenlee one of 26 individuals indicted on drug sale and distribution in early December. […]
Putnam Commissioners Approve Jail Proposal Request
The Putnam County Commissioners voted Monday to move forward with a request for proposals to oversee the jail expansion. A construction manager would oversee and direct the expansion project. Commissioners gave County Mayor Randy Porter authorization to request proposals and begin negotiations on an agreement. Judge Doug McKenzie of the Corrections Committee called the RFP […]
Sheriffs Deputy Arrested On DUI Charges
A Putnam County Sheriffs Deputy has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested Sunday night on DUI charges. Deputy James David Gibbons was arrested by Cookeville Police around 8pm Sunday on DUI and implied consent. His bond was set at $1500. “I am terribly disappointed with the decision Deputy Gibbons chose and the behavior […]
Sheriffs Department Searching For Drive-By Suspect
The Putnam County Sheriffs Department is searching for Emanual Gage for questioning on a drive-by shooting Tuesday night. According to department officials, deputies responded to a home on Platinum Circle around 7pm. A black Nissan Altima, driven by Gage, had allegedly driven by and shot at the home. “The homeowner was not at home and […]
Putnam Jail Reopens For Visitors June 15
The Putnam County jail will reopen for visitors June 15. Sheriff Eddie Farris said there won’t be a lot of changes in response to social distancing since there is a glass barrier between the inmate and visitor. “It gives us time to go back and clean those stations and disinfect before new folks or new […]
Putnam Co Man Arrested On Felony Drug Charges
A man arrested 29 previous times in Putnam County has been arrested again, this time for dealing methamphetamine. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Drug Investigation Division arrested 39-year-old Gregory Howard Wednesday night. Investigators executed a search warrant at Howard’s home. They found 14 ounces of meth, more than $10,000 in cash and items used for […]
Community Honors Fallen Officers Friday
Taps played. So did the bagpipes. The community gathered in a light rain Friday morning to honor the men and women of law enforcement. Flags flew at half staff in honor of those who have fallen. Officers and their families, citizens and local leaders gathered outside the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning to honor […]
