Putnam Courthouse Bomb Threat Investigation Underway
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigating a Sunday bomb threat made against the Putnam County Courthouse that demanded a ransom of $10,000. A search revealed no signs of forced entry or explosive devices at either location.The investigation discovered that the same phone number has been used to call in similar threats to multiple jurisdictions in […]
New Scam Claims You Owe Traffic Tickets, Need Payment
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office warning residents about a new text message scam claiming to be from the State of Tennessee DMV. The fraudulent texts circulating Tuesday state that the recipient is receiving a final warning regarding an outstanding traffic ticket. It instructs them to click a link to submit payment. “Scammers are constantly looking […]
