Putnam’s decrease in crime second-largest in state

Local officials cite getting deputies on the streets, cracking down on shoplifting

  • Crime in Putnam County decreased by 33%, according to state officials.
    Crime in Putnam County decreased by 33%, according to state officials.
  • Crime in Putnam County decreased by 33%, according to state officials.
    Crime in Putnam County decreased by 33%, according to state officials.
Officials around the county said new policing strategies, programs and positive leadership have contributed to significant drops in crime countywide over the first half of 2019. According to the…

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