Former Simpsonville officer sentenced to 12 years in prison
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Updated: Mar. 6, 2017 at 6:52 PM EST
SIMPSONVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A former Simpsonville Police Officer faces over a decade in prison after he was accused of stealing from the department.
Terry Putnam a combined 12-year sentence for theft of weapons and controlled substances, criminal mischief, tampering with evidence, and official misconduct.
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Putnam originally denied the charges but later plead guilty.
Putnam was also ordered to pay restitution.
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