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Joanna Putman

Associate Editor

Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, Joanna holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she brings a personal perspective to their work, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at jkeen@lexipol.com.

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The Jefferson Police officer shot the suspect as he got out of his vehicle and ran at him with a knife; the suspect then stabbed the officer in the face
The suspect vehicle ran into a concrete barrier, causing its rear to lift and land on the Sandy Springs Police cruiser
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An investigation found that Pitt County bomb detecting K-9 Chilli’s death was an accident
After the suspect vehicle was eventually boxed in by Sandy Springs police, the suspect got out and fled on foot through stopped freeway traffic before being arrested