Crime & Safety
21-Year GBI Vet Charged With Racketeering
Sandra Putham turned herself in Wednesday afternoon.

DECATUR, GA — A former GBI inspector turned herself into the DeKalb County Jail Wednesday afternoon after being charged with one count of racketeering.
Sandra Putnam, 44, is accused of making improper purchases with her purchasing card, or p-card.
Investigators believe Putnam used the card in more than 350 transactions totaling over $87,000. The GBI says Putnam ordered the items for personal use and had them shipped directly to her home.
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She is also accused of altering the invoices.
Putnam resigned on Aug. 18.
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