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Body found buried in rural St. Johns County could be man reported missing in September
Read full article: Body found buried in rural St. Johns County could be man reported missing in SeptemberThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office said Tuesday it may have found the body of a man who was last seen by his family in September.
Putnam County lifts curfew as crews continue to restore power, assess damage left behind by Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Putnam County lifts curfew as crews continue to restore power, assess damage left behind by Hurricane MiltonThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office lifted a curfew Friday morning that was originally set Thursday for all residents due to widespread power outages and flooding caused by Hurricane Milton.
Putnam County sets curfew due to widespread power outages, flooding after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Putnam County sets curfew due to widespread power outages, flooding after Hurricane MiltonThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office ordered a curfew for all residents starting Thursday night and will remain in effect until further notice due to widespread power outages and flooding caused by Hurricane Milton.
Middleburg woman who planned with husband to groom children for sex sentenced to more than 21 years
Read full article: Middleburg woman who planned with husband to groom children for sex sentenced to more than 21 yearsA U.S. District Judge sentenced Meggin Anne Evans, a 35-year-old Middleburg woman, to serve 21 years and 10 months in federal prison for the production of child sexual abuse material.
โKids are dying! Get in thereโ: A dose of what it takes to respond when a shooter enters a school
Read full article: โKids are dying! Get in thereโ: A dose of what it takes to respond when a shooter enters a schoolAs a journalist who began his career in the 90s, Iโve reported on my fair share of tragedies involving gun violence. Everything from the drug deal that turned into a deadly robbery, and drive-by-shootings between gangs to terror attacks and ... mass shootings.
Missing 3-year-old autistic boy found dead in canal after search in Putnam County
Read full article: Missing 3-year-old autistic boy found dead in canal after search in Putnam CountyA search for an autistic 3-year-old boy ended in tragedy Tuesday after he was found dead in a canal behind his home, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
911 calls, bodycam footage provide more context in deputy-involved shooting in Putnam County
Read full article: 911 calls, bodycam footage provide more context in deputy-involved shooting in Putnam CountyThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office will hold a news conference Monday at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a deputy-involved shooting that killed a man in Satsuma on Saturday.
Bodycam video shows when chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stop
Read full article: Bodycam video shows when chemical pipe bomb explodes on Putnam County deputy during traffic stopBodycam footage shows the moment a chemical pipe bomb exploded on a Putnam County deputy during a traffic stop.
Crescent City man faces 6 charges after deputies find pictures of children 4 to 8 years old posed sexually
Read full article: Crescent City man faces 6 charges after deputies find pictures of children 4 to 8 years old posed sexuallyA 58-year-old Crescent City man was arrested after a tip from an abuse hotline launched an extensive child abuse investigation, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Putnam County jail director placed on administrative leave after internal investigation
Read full article: Putnam County jail director placed on administrative leave after internal investigationAn internal complaint filed against a Putnam County Sheriffโs Office jail director led to an internal investigation.
Missing 4-year-old non-verbal boy found dead in river after hours-long search in Putnam County
Read full article: Missing 4-year-old non-verbal boy found dead in river after hours-long search in Putnam CountyAfter a nearly five-hour search, the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office said the missing non-verbal 4-year-old boy, who wandered from his Putnam County home, was found dead on Thursday.
Nearly 200 dogs found at Putnam County residence; Animal Control asks rescues to help with adoptions
Read full article: Nearly 200 dogs found at Putnam County residence; Animal Control asks rescues to help with adoptionsAbout 100 small mix-breed dogs were removed from an Interlachen residence on Wednesday by the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office and Putnam County Animal Control.
โIt destroyed my frigging house!โ: Calls flood Putnam County Sheriffโs Office after F-15 sonic boom causes damage
Read full article: โIt destroyed my frigging house!โ: Calls flood Putnam County Sheriffโs Office after F-15 sonic boom causes damageThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office got more than a dozen calls on Saturday after an apparent sonic boom from low-flying jets shocked residents and caused damage ranging from items falling off walls to broken glass.
Four 2nd-graders sent to hospital after ingesting THC gummies at school in Putnam County, deputies say
Read full article: Four 2nd-graders sent to hospital after ingesting THC gummies at school in Putnam County, deputies sayFour children were sent to a hospital after ingesting THC gummies at Robert H. Jenkins, Jr. Elementary School in Interlachen Friday, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Putnam County woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for DUI manslaughter
Read full article: Putnam County woman sentenced to 10 years in prison for DUI manslaughterA Putnam County woman convicted of DUI manslaughter was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Dogs that attacked elderly Putnam County woman have history of getting out, neighbor and owner say
Read full article: Dogs that attacked elderly Putnam County woman have history of getting out, neighbor and owner sayA report from the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office (PCSO) revealed that the dogs who attacked an elderly woman in Hawthorne were known to regularly escape from the property where they were housed.
Tip leads to arrest of 49-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting child since 2016
Read full article: Tip leads to arrest of 49-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting child since 2016A Putnam County man was arrested on multiple charges of sexual battery on a child following an investigation from 2021 that stemmed from a tip.
Body found in river after car drives off boat ramp in Palatka
Read full article: Body found in river after car drives off boat ramp in PalatkaA body was found in the St. Johns River after a car drove off Browns Landing Boat Ramp in Palatka early Monday morning, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Man, woman arrested; teenage girls found in suspected drug house, Putnam County deputies say
Read full article: Man, woman arrested; teenage girls found in suspected drug house, Putnam County deputies sayTwo people were taken to jail and face multiple felony charges after a neighbor saw something and reported it to authorities, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Deputies locate Saturn Sky convertible after body found in burned Putnam County home
Read full article: Deputies locate Saturn Sky convertible after body found in burned Putnam County homeDeputies with the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office are investigating the death of someone whose body was found inside a home that caught fire in Hawthorne.
Deputies seek silver Saturn Sky convertible after body found in burned Putnam County home
Read full article: Deputies seek silver Saturn Sky convertible after body found in burned Putnam County homeDeputies with the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office are investigating the death of someone whose body was found inside a home that caught fire in Hawthorne.
Investigators find no wrongdoing after postal worker dies in Putnam County dog attack
Read full article: Investigators find no wrongdoing after postal worker dies in Putnam County dog attackThe News4JAX I-TEAM has learned new information regarding a dog attack that resulted in the death of a 61-year-old mail carrier in Putnam County in August of last year.
Putnam County mom facing battery, child abuse charges arrested twice in same week
Read full article: Putnam County mom facing battery, child abuse charges arrested twice in same weekA Putnam County woman was arrested twice in the past six days on battery and child abuse charges, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Authorities: Emaciated dogs rescued from home in Crescent City, 2 facing charges
Read full article: Authorities: Emaciated dogs rescued from home in Crescent City, 2 facing chargesTwo people are now facing animal neglect charges after multiple dogs that were said to be in bad shape were taken from a home in Crescent City, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
HaLeigh Cummingsโ father accused of trying to pull gun from deputyโs holster following single-car crash on Christmas Eve
Read full article: HaLeigh Cummingsโ father accused of trying to pull gun from deputyโs holster following single-car crash on Christmas EveRonald Cummings โ the father of Putnam County 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings, who disappeared in 2009 โ appeared in court Monday morning following his arrest on Christmas Day, about two months after his release from prison.
HaLeigh Cummingsโ father arrested again, accused of resisting officer with violence, drug possession
Read full article: HaLeigh Cummingsโ father arrested again, accused of resisting officer with violence, drug possessionHaLeigh Cummingsโ father, Ronald Cummings, was back in jail on Christmas Day after being released from prison just a few months ago.
Putnam County deputy on leave after arrest following DUI crash in St. Johns County
Read full article: Putnam County deputy on leave after arrest following DUI crash in St. Johns CountyA Putnam County Sheriffโs Office deputy has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested and accused of driving under the influence.
Palatka woman severely stabbed in argument with roommate: Sheriffโs Office
Read full article: Palatka woman severely stabbed in argument with roommate: Sheriffโs OfficeA Palatka woman was stabbed multiple times Tuesday night following an argument with her roommate, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
17-year-old arrested after 5-year-old shot in Putnam County, deputies say
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested after 5-year-old shot in Putnam County, deputies sayA 17-year-old was arrested after a 5-year-old was shot and critically injured Tuesday near Interlachen, the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office announced Wednesday.
Case that rocked community back in spotlight as HaLeigh Cummingsโ father walks out of prison
Read full article: Case that rocked community back in spotlight as HaLeigh Cummingsโ father walks out of prisonAs the father of a 5-year-old Putnam County girl who disappeared in 2009 walked out of prison Wednesday, his daughterโs unsolved case, which has remained a raw wound in the community for more than a decade, has been thrust back into the spotlight.
Interlachen woman faces neglect charge after child was revived with Narcan, deputies say
Read full article: Interlachen woman faces neglect charge after child was revived with Narcan, deputies sayA mother in Interlachen is facing charge of child neglect after her 2-year-old daughter got sick from exposure to fentanyl, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office.
Help is on the way: Northeast Florida officials role out Monday to extend a helping hand down south
Read full article: Help is on the way: Northeast Florida officials role out Monday to extend a helping hand down southLaw enforcement officials from all across Northeast Florida have packed up their things, gathered their crews and headed down south early Monday morning to help out fellow sheriffโs offices impacted by Hurricane Ianโs devastating aftermath.
Postal worker who died in dog attack loved her church group, gardening & Gators football
Read full article: Postal worker who died in dog attack loved her church group, gardening & Gators footballFamily and loved ones on Thursday said their final goodbyes to Pamela Rock, the mail carrier who died from injuries after she was attacked by dogs while on her route in rural Putnam County.
Postal worker in critical condition after being mauled by 5 dogs in Putnam County
Read full article: Postal worker in critical condition after being mauled by 5 dogs in Putnam CountyA 61-year-old postal worker is in critical condition after being attacked by dogs in the Interlachen Lake Estates area Sunday afternoon, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office (PCSO).
Putnam County jailer accused of downloading, watching child porn inside facility
Read full article: Putnam County jailer accused of downloading, watching child porn inside facilityA civilian contractor who was working as a prisoner transporter at the Putnam County Jail is accused of downloading child pornography inside the jail.
Putnam County deputies monitoring fight videos being posted online
Read full article: Putnam County deputies monitoring fight videos being posted onlineInvestigators with the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office donโt believe it was a coincidence that someone happened to be recording as a fight broke out in Crescent City.
Detectives arrest Palatka man accused of threatening a mass shooting
Read full article: Detectives arrest Palatka man accused of threatening a mass shootingDetectives arrested a 31-year-old Palatka man accused of threatening a mass shooting on social media, the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office announced Tuesday.
Putnam County Sheriffโs Office announces trial phase for body cameras
Read full article: Putnam County Sheriffโs Office announces trial phase for body camerasPutnam County Sheriff's Office said several of its deputies are using Axiom body cameras as part of the final stages of testing for the agency.
Putnam County Sheriffโs Office & other Northeast Florida departments face dispatcher shortage
Read full article: Putnam County Sheriffโs Office & other Northeast Florida departments face dispatcher shortageCol. Joe Wells, with the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office, says thereโs a critical need for emergency 911 communications across the state.
Body recovered amid search for man who fell into creek, Putnam County deputies say
Read full article: Body recovered amid search for man who fell into creek, Putnam County deputies sayThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office said Tuesday that a body was located by investigators as they searched for a man who deputies said fell into a creek.
Man shot in Interlachen dies from injuries, deputies say
Read full article: Man shot in Interlachen dies from injuries, deputies sayThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office on Wednesday said deputies and detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that took place on an undeveloped property in Interlachen.
Putnam deputies searching for suspected deer poachers near Clay County line
Read full article: Putnam deputies searching for suspected deer poachers near Clay County lineThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office is searching for a truck driven by someone accused of poaching deer from a property near the Clay County line.
False missing child post circulating on social media, Putnam County deputies say
Read full article: False missing child post circulating on social media, Putnam County deputies sayThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office wants the public to know that there is a false post about a missing child circulating on social media.
Putnam County Animal Control hopes to find foster homes for 28 dogs
Read full article: Putnam County Animal Control hopes to find foster homes for 28 dogsPutnam County Animal Control is asking for the communityโs help after the Sheriffโs Office says 29 dogs were taken out of a home thatโs the subject of a cruelty case.
Amtrak train splits tractor trailer in half in dramatic crash in Putnam County
Read full article: Amtrak train splits tractor trailer in half in dramatic crash in Putnam CountyThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office said an Amtrak train hit a tractor-trailer carrying drywall at US-17 near Seminole Electric north of Palatka.
18-year-old charged in deadly shooting of 23-year-old in Pomona Park
Read full article: 18-year-old charged in deadly shooting of 23-year-old in Pomona ParkAn 18-year-old man was arrested Tuesday evening in connection with Monday nightโs deadly shooting of a 23-year-old man in Pomona Park, the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office said.
Putnam County mourns loss of first Black deputy constable
Read full article: Putnam County mourns loss of first Black deputy constableThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office is mourning the loss of the agencyโs first Black deputy constable and a Welaka councilman, who passed away Wednesday. โWe are saddened to announce the passing of Welaka Town Councilman Willie Washington last night,โ the Sheriffโs Office said in a Facebook post on Thursday. Washington, a Putnam County native, broke barriers with his election in the late 1960s to the Welaka Town Council, though segregation laws kept him from being sworn in at town hall. He became the countyโs first Black deputy, rising to the rank of corporal, before going on to become the Welaka police chief in 1996, a role he held for four years. In a prepared statement, sitting Putnam County Sheriff Homer โGatorโ DeLoach described Washington as a โconsummate gentleman,โ whose loss will be felt by the entire Putnam County community.
Crescent City Council votes to permanently disband police department
Read full article: Crescent City Council votes to permanently disband police departmentPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ The Crescent City Council voted 4-1 on Wednesday night to permanently disband the police department. Back in December, the entire department was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement into training records and irregularities. The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office took over jurisdiction. AdIn the report, the FDLE recommends one of the officers be fired because he didnโt complete mandatory training. The audit also revealed that training documents were never found for another officer, meaning that officer needs to be retrained.
Human remains found in search for Putnam County mom, investigators say
Read full article: Human remains found in search for Putnam County mom, investigators sayCRESCENT CITY, Fla. โ An intensified search for a missing 20-year-old Putnam County mother turned up human remains Saturday in a heavily wooded area outside Crescent City, investigators said. The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office has called in the Florida Department of Law Enforcementโs mobile crime lab to help identify the remains, which were found about 8 a.m. Saturday. [Watch the full news conference update below:]Two days after Nelsonโs family reported her missing to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office, the agency first asked the public for help Friday. AdRELATED: Putnam County ramps up search for possibly endangered 20-year-old womanCommunity members gathered off County Road 308 in Crescent City on Saturday to continue the search for Nelson. โIf anybodyโs seen my baby, can you call please contact the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office or me,โ Nelsonโs mother, Chasity Nelson, said at a Friday afternoon news conference.
Putnam County ramps up search for possibly endangered 20-year-old woman
Read full article: Putnam County ramps up search for possibly endangered 20-year-old womanCRESCENT CITY, Fla. โ Two days after the family of Nyeisha Nelson reported her missing to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office, that agency is asking the public for help locating the 20-year-old woman. According to family members, Nelson picked up her daughter on Feb. 10 and the next morning took her child to school. โIf anybodyโs seen my baby, can you call please contact the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office or me,โ Nelsonโs mother, Chasity Nelson, said at a Friday afternoon news conference. AdThe Sheriffโs Office told News4Jax there was no sign of foul play at her home and there has been no activity on her bank card. Nelsonโs vehicle was found abandoned in a wooded area off Old U.S. 17 not far from Crescent City.
Missing Putnam County girl found safe
Read full article: Missing Putnam County girl found safeSATSUMA, Fla. โ The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and deputies with the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office were searching Wednesday for a missing 11-year-old girl. At about midnight, investigators told News4Jax she was found. According to Col. Joseph Wells, she was located several miles from her house walking along a road. Because she is no longer missing, News4Jax has removed her name and photo from this article. Related social media posts have also been updated.
Cutest photos youโll see today! Putnam County K-9 retires
Read full article: Cutest photos youโll see today! Putnam County K-9 retiresPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office recently celebrated one of its own before he hung up his official K-9 collar. We couldnโt miss the chance to give K-9 Aries a โpawโt on the back for all his hard work as he heads into retirement. (Courtesy of Putnam County Sheriff's Office)Aries is due for some couch surfing with a little loaded baked potato thievery on the side, the Sheriffโs Office said. Aries is kind of big deal with the kids in Putnam County, the Sheriffโs Office said. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office celebrated K-9 Aries before his retirement.
FDLE releases findings of investigation into Crescent City Police Department
Read full article: FDLE releases findings of investigation into Crescent City Police DepartmentCRESCENT CITY, Fla. โ The Florida Department of Law Enforcementโs investigation into the Crescent City Police Department is complete, and News4Jax has obtained a copy of the audit. Back in December, the entire department was placed on administrative leave, and the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office took over. He read the FDLE report and said the results are shocking. Iโm surprised they didnโt come down on them any sooner than they did.โJefferson says this creates credibility problems for the entire department. However, that may not matter if the City Council decides to abolish the department and allow the Sheriffโs Office to take over permanently.
Putnam County couple facing drug, child neglect charges
Read full article: Putnam County couple facing drug, child neglect chargesSATSUMA, Fla. โ A Satsuma couple are facing drug and child neglect charges after their home was raided Monday by Putnam County narcotics deputies, the Sheriffโs Office said. The raid was part of an investigation that began more than a month ago after anonymous tips were submitted to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office. The Sheriffโs Office said it became aware of suspected drug activity after receiving the anonymous tips. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office says these items were seized Monday from the home. โI was shocked,โ said the man who lives nearby.
Authorities: 3 rob convenience stores, steal clerkโs Jeep in โcrime spreeโ
Read full article: Authorities: 3 rob convenience stores, steal clerkโs Jeep in โcrime spreeโPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ Three teenagers are facing charges in what the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office described as a โcrime spreeโ involving two convenience store thefts and a stolen Jeep Gladiator. According to the Sheriffโs office, the teens on Wednesday crashed a stolen Ford Explorer into an Interlachen convenience store where they stolen vape pens, cigarettes and $300 in lottery tickets. Once they got the cash, asked for the keys to his vehicle, which was a 2020 Jeep Gladiator,โ Rose said. According to the Sheriffโs Office, deputies found the stolen Jeep in Hawthorne after they tracked it using its radioโs GPS system. The 18-year-old was taken to the Putnam County Jail, while the two minors were released to a juvenile detention center.
2 Putnam County deputies hospitalized after cruisers collide
Read full article: 2 Putnam County deputies hospitalized after cruisers collideTwo deputies โhave a long road to recoveryโ after a crash Tuesday evening on State Road 20, west of Motes Road, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office. The Florida Highway Patrol said the Putnam County deputies, ages 24 and 25, were responding to a call around 7:40 p.m. when their cruisers collided. The Sheriffโs Office said both deputies were taken to a nearby hospital before they were airlifted to Orange Park Medical Center. The Highway Patrol described the deputiesโ injuries as โserious but non-life-threatening.โโOne of the deputies suffered some internal injuries which was the initial emergency surgery that took place last night. The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash, and the Sheriffโs Office is investigating the domestic incident that the deputies were responding to.
Putnam County man arrested trying to lure a 14-year-old for sex, deputies say
Read full article: Putnam County man arrested trying to lure a 14-year-old for sex, deputies sayPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office arrested a 32-year-old man Friday night after deputies said he tried to lure a 14-year-old through social media for sexual activity. The Sheriffโs Office says when Raymond Whitmore arrived at the location, instead of meeting a 14-year-old, he met officers. Whitmore is charged with using a two-way device to commit a felony and traveling to meet a child for sexual activity.
Putnam County credits new strategy for dramatic drop in crimes
Read full article: Putnam County credits new strategy for dramatic drop in crimesPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office celebrated the new year with an announcement about crime reduction in 2020. The Sheriffโs Office is estimating a 25% reduction in crime overall with a 30% reduction in violent crime and 20% in non-violent crimes. But the Sheriffโs Office still considers those numbers to be trending in the right direction. Colonel Joe Wells says crime reduction in Putnam County has more to do with proactive policing as opposed to reactive policing. According to preliminary crime data for Putnam County, the sheriffโs office only investigated three murders in 2020, one less than the year before.
Putnam County Sheriffโs Office proposes takeover of Crescent City law enforcement
Read full article: Putnam County Sheriffโs Office proposes takeover of Crescent City law enforcementCRESCENT CITY, Fla. โ A controversial proposal by the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office to take over all law enforcement operations in Crescent City comes during a time when the entire city police department has been placed on administrative leave. During Thursday nightโs City Council meeting, Crescent City Mayor Michelle Myers explained to a packed room why this was an issue of great concern. Putnam County Sheriff Gator Deloach was also at that meeting, where he proposed having the Sheriffโs Office permanently take over law enforcement operations in the city. The Sheriffโs Office and jail is a 30-minute drive from Crescent City, but the plan on the table is to use the existing police office as a Sheriffโs Office sub-station, so that deputies will always be near. Proposals by the Sheriffโs Office to take over policing in Crescent City are nothing new.
Authorities: Crescent City โGrinchโ took Christmas presents from families
Read full article: Authorities: Crescent City โGrinchโ took Christmas presents from familiesCRESCENT CITY, Fla. โ Two families may not have the Christmas they planned for after Putnam County deputies said they were visited by a man they described as the Grinch of Crescent City. The Sheriffโs Office said Jeremy Addison, 18, is accused of breaking into two homes and stealing Christmas toys. Gyde said her childrenโs Christmas gifts were taken along with money that had been saved for a family trip. Also at the time of his arrest, Addison had 17 warrants for his arrest in connection to a string of thefts and robberies in Crescent City that heโs accused of committing before he turned 18. โI pray for him a lot because heโs young.โThe Putnam County Sheriffโs Office say it will make sure the children whoโs presents were stolen have a merry Christmas.
Entire Crescent City Police Department placed on administrative leave
Read full article: Entire Crescent City Police Department placed on administrative leaveCRESCENT CITY, Fla. โ The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office has taken over jurisdiction from the Crescent City Police Department while the entire department is under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. As of 5 p.m. on Friday, all Crescent City Police Department activities were forced to cease. The police building was forced to close and the five officers that make up the police force were all placed on administrative leave with pay. According to a news release from the Crescent City administration office, FDLE will be investigating irregularities that pertain to police officer training and certifications. This action is being taken to assure integrity in the Cityโs law enforcement services and is not a disciplinary act against any CCPD personnel.
Woman in critical condition, man arrested after Thanksgiving stabbing in Palatka
Read full article: Woman in critical condition, man arrested after Thanksgiving stabbing in PalatkaPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office made an arrest Friday following a Thanksgiving night stabbing that sent a woman to the hospital in critical condition. Neighbor Walter Russell and his family were inside their home when the dogs started barking. โIt just went from somebody sitting in my yard to โOh, my God. Letโs get somebody here as quickly as we can to get her taken care of,โโ Walter Russell recounted. According to House, Grant is Griffinโs ex-boyfriend.
Putnam County detectives investigate shooting death of 29-year-old
Read full article: Putnam County detectives investigate shooting death of 29-year-oldPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 29-year-old Palatka man, the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office said Thursday. Deputies said they responded Wednesday evening to reports of gunshots on Lettie Lane and found Joseph Rigdon, who lived nearby, injured. An autopsy Thursday morning determined Rigdon died from a gunshot, according to the Sheriffโs Office. Investigators said they are interviewing neighbors and friends, but no suspect has been identified and no weapon has been located. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers of Northeast Florida at 1-888-277-8477 or download the P3 app.
Man burned in Putnam County shed fire in critical condition
Read full article: Man burned in Putnam County shed fire in critical conditionEAST PALATKA, Fla. โ Putnam County firefighters called to put out a fire of a shed on Putnam County Boulevard early Monday morning found a man in his 40s inside. The victim had burns to 100% of his body and was hospitalized in critical condition, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office. The fire was reported between 1:30 and 2 a.m. It was unclear why the man was in the shed or what started the fire. The state fire marshal was called to investigate.
Man dead after domestic dispute in Putnam County, shooter cooperating
Read full article: Man dead after domestic dispute in Putnam County, shooter cooperatingEAST PALATKA, Fla. โ A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday morning during a domestic incident in Putnam County, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office. Deputies said Timothy Anderson was shot and killed by a 59-year-old relative. Deputies responded early Monday morning around 6 a.m. to a 911 call that a man was shot during a domestic dispute at 115 Bangor Ave. in East Palatka. The Sheriffโs Office said deputies last responded to the home in July for a domestic disturbance. Records show that Anderson was a registered sex offender who was convicted in 2008 for child molestation in Bradford County.
4 hurt, 3 critically, in crash west of Palatka
Read full article: 4 hurt, 3 critically, in crash west of PalatkaPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ Three of four people hurt when a vehicle left State Road 100 and struck a tree Tuesday morning were airlifted to area hospitals, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office. SR-100 was closed after the crash was reported at 7:25 a.m. and motorists were detoured onto County Road 309C. By 10 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol website shows the highway has reopened. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. Live, interactive traffic map
Putnam County deputies meet with mental health professional after murders of 2 boys
Read full article: Putnam County deputies meet with mental health professional after murders of 2 boysPUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. โ Putnam County deputies have been suffering from whatโs described as a form of post-traumatic stress disorder after the murders of two children. According to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office, Mark Wilson Jr., 30, used a knife and a hammer to kill Robert Baker, 12, and Tayten Baker, 14, last week inside their Melrose home. And itโs definitely that something that can stick with them for a long period of time if not properly managed,โ said Col. Joe Wells, with the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office. โI have scenes in the back of my head that I have experienced during my 24-year career in law enforcement. According to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office, Wilson is being held without bond and is heavily guarded in isolation.
Deputies: Young sibling was inside Melrose home when 2 boys were found dead
Read full article: Deputies: Young sibling was inside Melrose home when 2 boys were found deadMELROSE, Fla. โ An autopsy conducted Thursday confirmed the deaths of two boys at a Melrose home as homicides, the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office said. A man, who identified himself as the boysโ grandfather, originally told News4Jax the boys were ages 13 and 14. The man said the boysโ mother was sleeping in the back room of the home, and when she woke up, she found the boysโ bodies. Deputies said the mother and the younger sibling then went to her fatherโs house, where she left the younger child. The Sheriffโs Office released the slain boysโ names, but News4Jax has chosen not to name them at this time without the familyโs permission.
Putnam County deputies: 2 teens found dead inside Melrose home
Read full article: Putnam County deputies: 2 teens found dead inside Melrose homeMELROSE, Fla. โ Two teenage boys were found dead Wednesday inside a home in Melrose, according to family and the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office. โThis is being investigated as a double homicide,โ the Sheriffโs Office said. โThis is believed to be an isolated incident with no threat to the community.โPutnam County deputies responded Wednesday to Shiloh Road. Deputies said multiple people will be interviewed at the Sheriffโs Office. Sheriff Gator DeLoach said his office is aware that the home had just been purchased around the time when the family moved in.
2 charged in 2019 shooting death of Putnam County man
Read full article: 2 charged in 2019 shooting death of Putnam County manINTERLACHEN, Fla. โ The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office on Monday announced the arrest of two men in connection with the 2019 shooting death of a 21-year-old man in Interlachen. Hargrove was extradited from Ohio to Putnam County where he was charged with homicide and remains in the Putnam County Jail on a $105,000 bond. Howell was arrested on June 4 on the charge of homicide and remains in the Putnam County Jail on a $100,000 bond. The vehicle pulled from the parking area and onto State Road 20 at a high rate of speed, according to the Sheriffโs Office. Two other suspects are under investigation, the Sheriffโs Office said, but were not identified.
Young adults organize Palatka protest, call for removal of Confederate statue outside courthouse
Read full article: Young adults organize Palatka protest, call for removal of Confederate statue outside courthousePALATKA, Fla. โ An 18-year-old and a 20-year-old organized a protest Thursday in Palatka against racial injustice. Hundreds of people gathered Thursday outside the Putnam County Courthouse for the demonstration against racial inequality. They said they also want an oak tree outside the courthouse to be removed. Uniformed law enforcement officers also took part in the protest, including Palatka Police Chief Jason Shaw, who stood by Putnam County Sheriff Gator DeLoach. The Putnam County Sheriffโs Office said the peaceful demonstration at the courthouse ended without violence, attacks or arrests.
2 accused of threatening to kill Putnam County detective
Read full article: 2 accused of threatening to kill Putnam County detectiveINTERLACHEN, Fla. โ Two men were arrested last week after threatening a detective at an Interlachen-area home, where deputies also found drugs and guns, according to the Putnam County Sheriffโs Office. On Friday, the Sheriffโs Office said, a detective went to a home on Dove Street to find a person whose court-ordered ankle monitor was showing a critical battery alarm. The detective aimed his firearm at Schultz while repeatedly giving commands to drop the weapon but both men "initially ignored the commands and continued to advanceโ on the detective, the Sheriffโs Office said. He also denied any threats toward the detective, despite the detective writing in an arrest report that he felt his life was in imminent danger. Friday was not the first time that the Sheriffโs Office responded to the home.