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Child Falls From Bee Rock

02/12/26 @ 7:00 PM

At 2:26 pm, 911 received a call of an individual that had fallen from Bee Rock. Emergency personnel responded quickly to the scene. Once there, Monterey Police officers and Putnam County EMS personnel descended to where the individual was. They found a 9 year old boy and began life saving measures, but sadly they were unsuccessful. After some time the boy was brought back to the top of Bee Rock and was transported by EMS to the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with the boy’s family and friends during this time. The Monterey Police Department would like to thank Monterey Fire Department, Putnam County EMS, Putnam County Rescue, Putnam County Fire, Putnam County EMA and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance today.

Traffic Stop/Drug Arrest

01/28/26 @ 3:34 PM

On Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM, Monterey Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a car at 205 E. Cleveland Ave. During the stop and investigation, the driver admitted to the officers that he was in possession of methamphetamine. During a search the officers found a glass pipe and a bag of methamphetamine weighing 1.8 grams. The driver was also in possession a box of synthetic urine that is commonly used to defeat drug testing. The driver was arrested and taken to the Putnam County Jail where he was booked on a $39,00.00 Bond.

Overnight Drug Arrest

01/24/26 @ 01:45 AM

On Saturday January 24, 2026 at 1:45 AM, Monterey Police observed a vehicle parked and running in the Dairy Queen parking lot on Stratton Ave. As the officer approached the vehicle he saw three (3) people inside that appeared to be asleep. After investigating the situation, a search of the vehicle was conducted. The search of the vehicle yielded 9.9 grams of fentanyl, multiple Xanax bars, several joints and several other prescription pills. The driver Jason M. Harris also had a suspended Drivers License. He was arrested and taken to the Putnam County Jail.

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 2026

01/09/26 @ 09:15 AM

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.) is observed annually on January 9th to honor the service, sacrifice, and dedication of law enforcement officers, encouraging communities to show support by wearing blue, sending cards, sharing positive experiences, and thanking officers for their commitment to public safety. Created in 2015, it's a national call to action for citizens to recognize the difficult work of local, state, and federal officers who protect communities.

Monterey Police Chief John Mackie would like to express his appreciation and thankfulness for the all the officers of the Monterey Police Department and all Law Enforcement officers for the job they do on a daily basis.

Monterey Officers Conduct Taser 10 Training

01/08/26 @ 12:00 PM

The Monterey Police Department recently upgraded their Axon Taser Less-Lethal Conductive Electric Weapons (CEW) from Taser X2 to the newest, most advanced version Taser 10. The newer Taser features 10 individually targeted, single-probe cartridges for increased effectiveness, a longer range of up to 45 feet, and improved accuracy, allowing officers more chances to incapacitate a subject without reloading and enhancing officer safety by reducing the need for lethal force. Other features include, weather-resistant, protected against dust, and can operate after being submerged in water. Also, each probe is uniquely marked, aiding in accountability, and it integrates with Axon's data management systems.

Officer Dylan Durham, Taser Instructor, said that "all officers went through classroom training, live fire drills and rigorous real world scenarios in preparation for the Taser 10 deployment."

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Arson Investigation

12/31/25 @ 12:10 PM

Arson Investigation:

On Monday December 29, 2025 at approximately 8:30pm, Monterey Police Department officers along with Monterey Fire Department units responded to 516 N. Holly St. for what was reported as an explosion and a fire. When the responding police and fire units arrived there was an out building on the property that was fully involved. Monterey Fire Department extinguished the fire. No first responders were injured during this incident. TBI Arson Investigators responded to the scene at the request of the Monterey Police Department. This is an ongoing investigation.

If you have information about this event, please contact us at (931) 839-2323 or you can send an email to sjohnson@montereypolicetn.gov

Burglary Foiled on Christmas Eve

12/26/25 @ 7:00 AM

On Christmas Eve at approximately 10:00 pm Monterey Police Officers were notified of a burglary in progress at the Convenience Mart at 804 S. Holly St. The store was closed for the holiday. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and with the assistance of a store employee who was able to remotely view cameras inside the store officers were able to take Joel Leeroy Thomas into custody without incident. Mr. Thomas was booked into the Putnam County Jail on a $35,000.00 bond. We want to thank the employee of Convenience Mart and all the Monterey Police Department that responded to the incident for a successful resolution to this incident. We would also like to thank the Deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office who responded to assist us as well.