Howell Cardwell

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

More arrests made in Eatonton shooting

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the June 4 shooting at the Shell gas station in Eatonton. Both arrests were made on Sept. 18, one in New York City and the other at Jimmy Davis Park in Eatonton.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Schools, law enforcement hold intruder drills

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Putnam County Charter School System, Eatonton Police Department, and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office held active shooter drills last week in every school, and they were pleased with the “outstanding” and “extraordinary” results.
This small dog was found abandoned inside a crate on the roadside of Industrial Blvd. Sunday. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

This small dog was found abandoned inside a crate on the roadside of Industrial Blvd. Sunday. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Authorities seek public’s help for dog abandoned in heat

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 17, 2023
A small dog was found in a crate on the side of the road Sunday, and authorities are seeking the public’s help finding the person who left him. “They just abandoned it on the side of the road in 100-degree temperatures,” Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.
Miyah Angelo Pittman/Photo courtesy of The Georgia Gazette

Miyah Angelo Pittman/Photo courtesy of The Georgia Gazette

Gang members face additional charges; behind held without bond

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Two Milledgeville teens who were arrested in connection with an early morning shooting at the Shell Food Mart in Eatonton are now facing more charges, including some for firing gunshots inside a residence where two toddlers were at the time. No one was injured in the incident.
Maximino Dominic Hernandez Bautista

Maximino Dominic Hernandez Bautista

Officers balance safety during high-speed chase

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 20, 2023
An alleged drunk driver who passed an officer’s patrol car and then led authorities on a high-speed chase in rainy conditions is now in jail, according to authorities, and Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell credits the officers for keeping Eatonton’s streets safe for other drivers.
Mauriceya Davis

Mauriceya Davis

Police chief: chaotic fighting, threats will not be tolerated

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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.
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