CLARKSVILLE, Indiana — The Clarksville Police Department is recognizing one of its officers for his vigilance and quick life-saving actions.
Chief Nathan Walls said Officer Matthew Purlee was patrolling the area of Eastern Boulevard just before 5 a.m. on Dec. 7 when he noticed heavy smoke in the sky.
Purlee searched the area and discovered the smoke was coming from a burning home on Evergreen Drive…