PCSO, EPD combine efforts to stop drug sales

For the past several months, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell and Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke have been investigating drug sales in the city and some in the county. Five “street dealers” were arrested last week and warrants were issued for more, according to Luke.

Cardboard vehicle tag leads to illegal plastic discovery

A traffic stop for an illegal cardboard tag turned out to be much more than a ticket for an unregistered vehicle.

Mystery surrounds Eatonton man’s death

The last time Michael Maddox was seen by his family, he was excitedly asking them about his birthday, which was only a few days away at the time.

Christmas Eve family time results in arrest

A Putnam County father was arrested on Christmas Day on charges related to abusing his children.

Sisters arrested for cashing fake money orders

Eatonton Police Department officer Mike Hancock responded to a call at Piggly Wiggly Oct. 13 regarding false money orders, according to police reports. Shanita Denham had cashed two money orders for $1,000 each; and her sister, Dametric Dennis, had cashed one for $1,000.

Convicted police officer denied new murder trial

Former Eatonton police officer Michael Seth Perrault’s motion for a new trial was denied by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Brenda Trammell on Friday, Sept. 2, according to court records.

Man arrested for sexual-related crime

An Eatonton man was arrested for molesting a teen Ohio resident, according to authorities. Shawn Patrick Stanley, 43, of the 300 block of Washington Street, Eatonton, was arrested on Aug. 3 on charges of aggravated sexual battery and sale of alcohol to a minor.

Police chief: chaotic fighting, threats will not be tolerated

Eatonton Police Department received a call about a fight happening at Lawson Homes, and when all was said and done, five people were arrested. “When the officers got there, it was a very chaotic scene, very dangerous,” Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.

Plethora of drugs, cash seized; federal authorities notified

Last week, local authorities arrested a man who was dealing illegal drugs out of his vehicle, and they seized approximately $114,000 worth of drugs (street value) and $52,000 cash in the process.

Dog left outside dies in heat; owner arrested

Last week’s high temperatures claimed the life of a pet dog and led to the owner’s arrest, according to authorities. Eatonton Police Department officer Dennis Tippens responded to a call on the 100 block of Custer Avenue regarding a dead dog.