Putnam Jail Expansion Some Two Months Behind Schedule
The Putnam County Jail expansion project is running some two months behind due to significant delays in equipment arrival. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris told County Commissioners Monday night he had hoped the facility would have been completed the first week of May, with a June move-in date. Farris said Bell Construction’s request for a […]
Investigation Continues Into Friday Escape From Putnam Jail
The investigation continues inside the Putnam County Jail after convicted sex offender and felon Jack Janes escaped for several hours Friday. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the department will run an investigation for the next several weeks to uncover all of the details of the escape. He said taking a close look at what […]
God’s Jail Ministry Holding Classes For New Putnam Volunteers
God’s Jail Ministry, a faith-based initiative for Putnam County Jail inmates, will be holding classes for new volunteers Saturday. God’s Jail Ministry Treasurer Annis Talley has been with the organization for over 20 years. She said members have to take a four-hour class to be allowed to interact with inmates. “Each year it’s state requirement,” […]
Clay Discusses Inmate Housing Options With Putnam Sheriffs Dept
The Clay County Sheriff’s Department has reached out to Putnam County about housing inmates in the expanded Putnam County Jail. Clay County Sheriff Brandon Boone said he spoke with Putnam County Jail Administrator Tim Nash about entering into a long-term contract to house Clay County inmates. “Even if we started a jail today, we’re two […]
PCSO Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest On Drug Charges
A Putnam County Sheriff’s Department traffic stop Thursday led to the arrest of Angie Iwanyszyn on drug charges. Iwanyszyn was pulled over for a lane violation on Cookeville Boatdock Road in Baxter, where K9 Rocky alerted the deputies of an issue with the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in multiple individually packaged […]
Cookeville Murder Suspect Extradited To Putnam Jail
A Cookeville man that allegedly murdered his 23-year-old fiancee was transported back to Putnam County from Louisiana Saturday. Christian Luna is currently being held with a $250,000 bond at the Putnam County Jail. Luna was arrested out-of-state in February for the first degree murder of Lyndzy Bounds. Bounds’ body was found by authorities at her […]
Putnam Jail Expansion Nearing Foundation Work
Foundation work for the Putnam County Jail expansion set to begin next month. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the new additional parking has been completed. Farris said that means vehicles in the lower parking lot where the expansion will be built can now be moved. “Once they get out of the way, and we’re able to […]
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 […]
Putnam Co. Commissioners Call Work Session To Discuss Bond Issues
The Putnam County Commission will have a work session to discuss two bond issues. The topics on the docket for discussion are the expanded jail, and a potential new school. Chair Mike Atwood called the meeting for Monday, July 19th, because he said he wants to address any questions commissioners have before they make decisions […]
Putnam Sheriff Credits Jail Protocol For No COVID Cases
The Putnam County Jail is one of only a few jails in Tennessee that have not had any positive COVID cases inside the facility. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said they start with questionnaires and temperature checks, then a 10 to 14 day isolation period just in case something is missed when an inmate is […]
