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Man arrested after bow and arrow incident
PUTNAM --- Feb. 1, while investigating a separate incident, an attempted assault occurred involving Putnam Police officers. An allegedly intoxicated individual, later identified as Francis Bennett Jr., 54, of 103 Powhattan St., shot a single arrow using a long bow at the officers who were standing about 100 yards north of his residence. The arrow landed inches from the officers .
Bennett was charged with first-degree criminal attempt at assault, criminal attempt at assault on a public safety officer, and interfering with police. No officers were injured.