Putnam County, Florida – A traffic stop in April turned into a chaotic scene when a pipe bomb exploded on a deputy during a routine stop. The body-worn camera video released by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office captured the dramatic moments leading up to and following the explosive incident. Charles Legault, a resident of Crescent … Read more
Palatka, Florida – Authorities have apprehended a second suspect involved in an explosion that resulted in a Putnam County deputy being hospitalized. The incident unfolded during a routine traffic stop when a homemade pipe bomb detonated in the suspect’s vehicle. The arrest of Charles Legault, 60, on Friday was followed by the discovery of firearms … Read more
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – Law enforcement officers in Putnam County are facing the dangers of traffic stops, a routine part of their job that can turn deadly in an instant. The recent incident involving Sgt. Ryan Owens highlights the risks that officers face every day. According to Colonel Joseph Wells of the Putnam County Sheriff’s … Read more
PALATKA, Fla. – A man in Putnam County, Florida, is currently being held without bond for charges related to possessing an explosive device, aggravated battery, and illegal possession of a gun silencer. The man, Charles Legault, was stopped by a deputy for having an unassigned license plate on his pickup truck. During the search, a … Read more