Putnam man cited
after car hits house
PUTNAM — A Putnam man was charged with failure to drive in established land and operating under the influence of alcohol.
Putnam Police Department Chief Christopher D. Ferace said Shawn H. Bates, 48, of Maynard Street, operating a 1997 Camaro lost control of his car and hit a home at 14 Maynard St.
None of the occupants of the home or the vehicle were reported injured. The Putnam Building Official checked the damage to the residence. The Camaro was removed by a wrecker service.

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