Eatonton, Georgia – Police Station and Crime Statistics
In the year 2016, there were 191 reported crimes in Eatonton. This gave the city a crime rate of 2,926 per 100,000 persons. This is lower than the Georgia state crime rate of 3,402 per 100,000 persons, but higher than the United States national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 persons. Thefts and property crimes are the most common crimes in Eatonton.
The Eatonton Police Department is located on Marion Street, and the Chief of Police is Kent Lawrence. The police department employs about 29 police officers.
Eatonton Police Department
241 W Marion Street
Eatonton, GA 31024
706-485-3551
Eatonton Police Dept
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office also serves the area, and the sheriff is Howard R. Sills. Divisions within the sheriff’s office include administration, patrol, criminal investigations, jail, court services, marine patrol, and the K-9 unit.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office
111 Ridley Drive
Eatonton, GA 31024
706-485-8557
Putnam County Sheriff
Howard R. Sills, Sheriff
sheriffsills@bellsouth.net
The Putnam County Jail is located on the premises with the sheriff’s office. Lieutenant Tracey Bowen is in charge of the jail, and the jail can house approximately 120 inmates. Visitation varies by the dorm location of the inmate. Visitation for Dormitory 1000 and for female inmates can be done at any time during normal visiting hours. Visitation for Dormitory 2000 and Dormitory 3000 is from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Thursdays and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Sundays. Visitation for Dormitory 4000 and Dormitory 5000 is from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursdays and 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on Sundays.
Putnam County Jail
706-485-2680
Putnam County Jail
Lieutenant Tracey Bowen, Jail
ltbowen@putnamcountysheriff.org
The Putnam County’s Most Wanted List can be viewed online.
Putnam County Most Wanted
Eatonton, Georgia – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests must be made through the City Clerk’s Office. The City Clerk is Maria S. Jimenez.
Maria S. Jimenez, City Clerk
201 North Jefferson Avenue
Eatonton, GA 31024
706-485-3311
msjimenez@eatontonga.us