Police investigating downtown vandalism
PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department is currently investigating numerous reports of vandalism that occurred recently throughout the town in which multiple buildings, a vehicle and signs were spray painted.
This occurred in areas throughout town including Grove Street, Main Street, Bundy Street, and Kennedy Drive, including the bandstand in Rotary Park.
Residents and businesses in these areas are asked to review any surveillance camera footage they may have of these areas for footage of the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Putnam Police Department at 860-928-6565. Tips can be called into the tip line at 860-963-0000 or made through the web site at www.putnampolice.com
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Evading accident on Grove St. investigated
PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department is investigating an evading motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. The accident happened between 10:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Dec. 19 on Grove Street near Bradley Street.
The victim said she was struck by a black sedan travelling westbound as she was crossing Grove Street from Ring Street toward the Methodist Church. The vehicle paused momentarily then fled. The victim suffered minor injuries as a result of the accident.
Police said there were two witnesses that stopped to check on the victim. The Putnam Police Department is attempting to identify these witnesses.
Anyone with information about this incident or witnesses is asked to contact Sergeant Louis Cinque at (860) 928-6565. Tips can also be called into the tip line at 860-963-0000 or made through the web site at www.putnampolice.com
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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs. The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
Dec. 15
Jamie Betters, 36, Park Avenue, Cranston, R.I.; disorderly conduct – violence/threat, second-degree harassment – written/electronic communication, third-degree assault – physical injury.
Carlos Rodriguez, 57, Chapman Street, Putnam; disorderly conduct, third-degree assault – victim elderly or other.
Dec. 18
Herman Lorenz Asam, 69, Saint James Place, Putnam; illegal operation motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, failure to drive in proper lane.
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The Putnam Town Crier & Northeast
Ledger will not publish next week, Dec. 31. See you Jan. 8!
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