Putnam County, WV – Drivers across Putnam County are being warned to slow down as deputies launch targeted patrols this week following a wave of speeding and reckless driving complaints.
According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Steve Eggleton directed deputies to focus on several side roads where complaints have spiked in recent weeks. Initial enforcement zones include Thompson Road, Cow Creek Road, Mount Vernon Road, and the “straight stretch” of Dairy Road near River Valley Estates.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that the goal is education and prevention, not ticket revenue. “Issuing citations is a last resort,” the post read. “We’re giving everyone a forewarning to start slowing down now.”
Additional patrols will rotate through other local routes, including DuPont Road, Cross Lanes Drive, Hurricane Creek Road, and Scott Depot Road, as deputies continue monitoring for unsafe driving behavior.
Residents are encouraged to share the message and adjust their driving habits before enforcement ramps up.
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