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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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Newton Police Lt. Carlos Uribe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Camden Childers after a vehicle pursuit
The man is accused of posting AI-edited images of a Whitpain Township official and police officer, as well as identifying family members and posting home addresses online
The man became agitated after he spoke with a Kern County deputy about a noise complaint; he retrieved a sword and ran after the deputy shouting, “kill me!”
Body camera video shows Dayton Police officers pulling residents from the wreckage while the suspect attacked, bit and tried to grab the gun from officers taking him into custody
The crash killed the Cessna pilot and left two helicopter pilots seriously injured
Simi Valley Police pursued the man after a domestic disturbance where he reportedly told family members he wanted to engage in a shootout with officers
Surveillance video shows the woman fire a gunshot in the Port Orange Police station lobby before walking back out into the parking lot and approaching officers