Sheriff’s Team Mourning Lieutenant’s Unexpected Passing
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris remembering the life and service of Lieutenant Randy Brown, honoring his dedication and lasting impact on the department. Brown passed away unexpectedly Wednesday during a major medical procedure. Brown served Putnam County for 30 years. “Not only a really good deputy for Putnam County, but he was a good person […]
Putnam Increasing Drunk Driving Patrols For New Year’s
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols on New Year’s Eve to monitor for people who are drinking and driving. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said he and his deputies have had meetings about patrols leading up to New Year’s Eve. Farris said his office is increasing patrols in typical areas that tend to […]
Visitations And Phone Services Temporarily Down At Jail
Inmate visitations and phone services at the Putnam County Jail halted temporarily after thunderstorms this week caused issues. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said lightning struck a server that operates the inmate phone system and visitation kiosks. Both systems are expected to be out of service for seven to ten days. Farris said he is […]
Farris: Putnam ICE Agreement Only To Vet Violent Inmates
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said reports that his office has signed a task force agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement are not true. Farris said the county is participating in a jail enforcement agreement. Farris said participating in the jail model allows the sheriff’s office to vet violent inmates without getting the federal government […]
Putnam Sheriff Launches Operation Summertime Wakeup
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office taking a stance against narcotics this summer, launching Operation Summertime Wakeup. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said ten arrests happened on day one Wednesday with more to come. Farris said with more drug-related arrests, the Sheriff’s Office discovers larger criminal networks in Putnam County. “We are out here every single […]
Farris: Unknown Contents Make Vapes Dangerous
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said a series of recent overdose scares among high school students shows the the biggest danger with vapes is the unknown contents within them. Farris said most vapes are made in unknown factories, primarily in China. That’s why, Farris said, what looks to be just a regular convenience store vape […]
4 Putnam Officers, National Defenders Honored Friday
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will host a memorial this Friday to honor officers who lost their lives while in the act of duty. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the event is part of National Police Week. Farris said the memorial will honor fallen officers from all over the country. “We want to honor […]
Sheriff Hopeful New Hemp Laws Deter Underage Usage
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said he hopes new hemp laws statewide will help keep products away from young people. Tennessee lawmakers passed new regulations that limit what products can be sold. It also imposes age restrictions and new fines. Farris said School Resource Officers confiscate vapes from students daily, many of which contain THC. […]
Farris: Monterey High Gun Investigation Ongoing
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department continues its investigation into Thursday’s incident where a Monterey High School student brought a firearm to school. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said a 9mm handgun found in a student’s vehicle by a K-9 unit after suspicious activities reported. Farris said the department trying to discover the student’s motivation. “We […]
Copper Thefts Continue To Increase, Prices To Blame
It’s becoming one of the bigger trends in theft across the nation and here in the Upper Cumberland, stealing copper. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said construction sites and air conditioning units have lots of copper components and are commonly targeted by copper thieves. Farris said copper has become a top item to steal as […]
