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Social Media Misinformation 'Escalated' Standoff During Domestic Incident, Putnam Sheriff Says Social Media Misinformation 'Escalated' Standoff During Domestic Incident, Putnam Sheriff Says
Social Media Misinformation 'Escalated' Standoff During Domestic Incident, Putnam Sheriff Says Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley Jr. was critical of social media following a nearly seven-hour standoff in Carmel over the weekend when a man barricaded himself inside for hours. Members of the Carmel Police Department responded to Putnam Drive at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, where there was a report of a previous domestic incident involving 28-year-old Carmel resident Alexander Booth. The officer heard what he thought was a gunshot coming from the home, and requested backup, Carmel Police Chief Michael Cazzari said. Booth could be seen acting agitated as backup arrive…

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by Zak Failla
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Patrols Being Ramped Up During Graduation Season In Putnam Patrols Being Ramped Up During Graduation Season In Putnam
Patrols Being Ramped Up During Graduation Season In Putnam June is almost over and that spells graduation time and of course, plenty of parties to celebrate. To help keep teens and others safe during the season, law enforcement from throughout Putnam County are teaming up to ramp up patrols. Bruce Kelly, Coalition coordinator of Putnam Communities That Care Coalition said that although parties are fun and a rite a passage. Tragedy can occur. “However, when alcohol and/or drugs are in the mix, quite the opposite can happen especially in Putnam where many young people will be getting in their cars to travel to and from parties around the county,” he…

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by Kathy Reakes