9-Year-Old Boy Dies After Fall From Bee Rock In Monterey
A 9-year-old boy died Thursday afternoon after falling from Bee Rock in Monterey. At 2:26 pm, 911 received a call reporting an individual had fallen from Bee Rock. Emergency personnel responded. Monterey Police officers and Putnam County EMS personnel descended to reach the child. Crews found the 9-year-old boy and began life-saving measures. Those efforts […]
New Monterey Police Program To Protect Vulnerable Neighbors
The Monterey Police Department keeping an eye on vulnerable communities with the new Monterey Community At Risk Database program. Officer Martin Walker came up with the idea because his daughter is on the Autism spectrum, and he wants to make sure others with special needs are given extra protection. Walker said the free, confidential program […]
Chief: Fellowship With Local Pastors Helps Assess Needs
The Monterey Police Department is hosting a fellowship gathering Thursday night with local pastors to better understand community needs. Monterey Police Chief John Mackie said when he applied to be the police chief, he felt it was a good idea to reach out and connect with local pastors. “I would like to get to know […]
Monterey Promotes Officers To Stabilize Police Department
Monterey Police promoting three officers to leadership roles in the Police Department. Sergeant Andrew Neff promoted to Lieutenant, while Officer Blake Bennett and Officer Larry Bates promoted to Sergeant. Monterey Police Chief John Mackie said the promotions will help stabilize the police department. “The department has not had structure since the current administration, so I […]
357K In Grants Coming To Cumberland, Putnam County To Help With Highway Safety
House Speaker Cameron Sexton announced some $357,000 in Highway Safety Grant funding for law enforcement agencies in the district. The money will help with safety on local roadways as well as efforts to fight drunk driving. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department will receive $55,000 for DUI enforcement. The Fairfield Glade Police will receive $50,000 for […]
Monterey Police Need Your Help On Shots Fired Saturday
Monterey Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying individuals involved in a Saturday night shooting. It happened in the 800 block of Jackson Avenue around 8pm. Several males were working on vehicles when an SUV-type vehicle pulled up. A male jumped out of the silver vehicle and ran toward the men. He fired […]
Two Monterey Men Face Evading Arrest Charges
Monterey Police tracked down two men after they escaped from officers early Saturday. Police located Patrick Cole Floyd entering a North Oak Street residence. As the officer tried to handcuff Floyd in the kitchen, another man entered the home. Patrick Scott Floyd assaulted the officer allowing both men to escape. The officer was not seriously […]
