Police Seek Waldo County Man Who Crashed Car to Evade Arrest

Maine State Police are asking for the public's help locating a Waldo County man who's wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.

Hart Putnam, 22, was involved in a pursuit with police recently and crashed his vehicle into the woods, in an effort to evade arrest, according to police. He had two passengers in the vehicle with him. Police haven't said whether the other people in the vehicle were injured in the crash.

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Police say Putnam is wanted on drug-related warrants, violating conditions of release, failure to stop for law enforcement, driving to endanger, possession of fentanyl, and furnishing fentanyl. He's also a suspect in several property crimes in the area.

Anyone with information about Hart Putnam's whereabouts is asked to contact Trooper Belanger via email at hunter.v.belanger@maine.gov or call the Maine State Police at 207-624-7076, extension 9.

We'll update this story as more details become available.

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