Drug arrests

PUTNAM — Three Putnam men were arrested on drug charges May 18 after Putnam Police responded to Sabin Street for a report of suspicious activity.

Police found a vehicle parked on Recreation Park Road near the area of the initial complain and searched the vehicle and occupants. They seized a sum of money and a large amount of narcotics.

Arrested were:

Anthony Hanis, 27, of Sabin Street, charged with first-degree criminal attempt at robbery and first-degree conspiracy to commit robbery; George Cameron, 21, of Sabin Street, charged with first-degree criminal attempt at robbery, first-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, possession of narcotics, and possession of narcotics within 1500 feet of a school; and Travis Steele, 25, of Woodstock Avenue, charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics within 1500 feet of a school, and possession of narcotics with intent to sell within 1500 feet of a School. 

The Putnam Police Dept. is committed to reducing the influence of illicit drugs in our community. Anyone with information pertaining to the sales of illicit drugs are encouraged to call The Putnam Police Departments Crime Tips Hotline at 860-963-0000.