Man Wanted For Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping In Putnam Co.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who allegedly attempted to commit aggravated assault and kidnapping against his girlfriend this morning.

According to Sheriff Eddie Farris, At approximately 6:44 am a 911 call came in to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office regarding an incident at Hilham Highway and near Highway 293.

Upon a preliminary investigation, officers discovered that Enrique Hernandez attempted to commit aggravated assault and kidnapping against his 25-year-old girlfriend Daisy Gonzalez.

Authorities said Hernandez was arrested in Overton County on June 23rd for domestic assault against Gonzalez.

There are currently two warrants against Hernandez for this incident including two counts of aggravated assault and kidnapping regarding the Wednesday morning incident.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation are currently investigating the incident.

Hernandez is considered armed and dangerous and the whereabouts of the two individuals are unknown at this time.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or knowledge of these individuals, please contact the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at (931) 528-8484