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Aggravated Sexual Battery Arrest in Putnam County

By Ronni Chase Apr 18, 2026 | 4:26 PM

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Richard Oliver McCurdy on 2 counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery.  The arrest comes after the Sheriff’s Office received a report from Michigan Child Protective Services regarding allegations of child sex abuse by a family member.  Additional family members brought concerns of another allegation regarding a different child and the Sheriff’s Office says McCurdy admitted that he did sexually abuse both victims.  McCurdy was booked into the Putnam County Jail on a $300,000 bond and his court date is set for July 9, 2026.

After McCurdy’s arrest, Putnam County Investigators conducted 2 additional forensic interviews, bringing the total number of identified victims to 3 at this time.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information related to this case, please contact Investigator Wright at (931) 528-8484. (Photo courtesy Putnam County Sheriff’s Office)