Lack Of Education Fuels Cold Weather Pet Law Violations
Many residents violating animal shelter laws during cold weather like we are experiencing this Sunday and Monday are simply unaware of the specific legal requirements for pet care. Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Cody Meadows said officers responding to animal welfare calls often encounter owners who are following old habits or cultural norms rather than […]
Putnam Sheriff Advise, Protect Package from Porch Pirates
Putnam County Sheriff’s Officials said porch pirates are back, stealing gifts from homes across the area, but luckily numbers are down. Sheriff Eddie Farris said offenders will also open mail and go through it, looking for cash or gift cards. Farris said tracking packages and keeping note of all items in delivery orders can cut […]
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 […]
Authorities Investigating Body Found In Baxter
Authorities investigating the death of 53-year old James Russell Solomon, after his body was discovered in Baxter. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said authorities received a call around 5:30pm about a body found off of Bryant Ridge Road in Baxter. Farris said the body has been sent to Nashville for an autopsy and that the […]
Putnam Cuts Ribbon On Jail Expansion
Putnam County officially cut the ribbon on its jail expansion Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Eddie Farris thanked residents for the tax dollar investment, the last two sheriffs as well as the current and previous county commissions for making the 119,000 square foot expansion possible. “As most of you know, operating and managing a jail in Tennessee […]
Putnam Expanded Jail Set For Thursday Open
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is set to open the new 130,000-square-foot jail addition this week. County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the staff is excited to open the expanded facility. Farris said the facility should help improve conditions for inmates, per state law, caused by overcrowding. “We have been notoriously low as far as inmate […]
Jackson Sheriff’s Department Locates Missing Juveniles
Three Jackson County youth are safe following a four-hour afternoon search Tuesday by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Tuesday afternoon, Captain Dennis Thrasher and Sergeant Daniel Cummings traveled some 400 yards along a logging road near the residence where the children were last seen. The juveniles located beneath a steep ravine just off the road […]
Sheriff Pushing For New Inmate Work Program
Putnam County Commissioners will consider a new work release program for inmates who wish to gain employment while incarcerated. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the jail renovations are designed to allow this type of program. He said the department would receive an administrative fee from participating businesses and another chunk of the money inmates earn would […]
Putnam Fire Calling Fatal Baxter Fire An Accident
Putnam County Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said he believes a house fire that claimed the life of a 79-year-old Baxter resident was an accident. Hicks said firefighters entered the burning structure through a window and extracted Mildred Wade in just 14 minutes after receiving the initial page. He said he believes this was an accidental […]
Farris Asks Commissioners For Expanded Pay Options
Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris focused on finding new avenues to improve employee pay in his $21 million fiscal year budget. Farris told the Putnam County Budget Committee Monday night that he plans to introduce education-based pay incentives. He said the program offers pay increases to employees who have completed two years at an accredited […]
