Investigators Target Sources Of Putnam School Hoaxes
Federal investigators and local law enforcement are targeting the sources of multiple hoax threats made against Putnam County schools on Tuesday morning. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said that Cane Creek Elementary received a call at approximately 7:58 a.m. reporting an individual allegedly hiding in a school bathroom with an AR-15. The press release said […]
FBI Identifies Nationwide Group Behind Cane Creek Threat
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said federal investigators believe they have identified a nationwide group of individuals believed to be responsible for the bomb threat that targeted Cane Creek Elementary School on Friday. Farris said the agency is working with federal partners to track a group that has been making similar swatting calls to schools […]
FBI: Sextortion On The Rise Across UC, Nation
An FBI expert said sextortion, in all forms, continues to increase among Upper Cumberland young people and nationally. Supervisory Special Agent Beth Kreppein said sextortion happens when a criminal coerces a minor to share sexually explicit images or videos. Then, the criminal threatens to release those items if they do not receive more explicit materials […]
Putnam Sheriff Offering Classes For Retired Officers
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will hold a firearm certification course for retired law enforcement at the Department’s training facility in Baxter. Sheriff Eddie Farris said 2004 legislation allows retired officers to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States by participating in annual training. He said the Department is proud to offer resources and […]
New Email Scam Shows County Executive As Sender
A new scam in Warren County as residents Thursday began getting apparent emails from Warren County Executive Terry Bell. But Bell did not send the emails. Bell said in an open letter to residents that the scammer asked for gift cards to be purchased and a meeting setup to exchange cash for the gift cards. […]
Putnam County Computer and Data Systems Back Up and Running
Sources say part of Putnam County’s computer and data systems have been restored. The county has been having issues for about 2 weeks. County officials would not comment, citing an ongoing FBI investigation. A spokesperson from the FBI’s Nashville Field Office will not confirm or deny the investigation but said officially that the FBI is […]
