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Man jailed for alleged sex with teen
A former Chatham County Sheriff's deputy living in Bryan County was arrested last week after reportedly admitting to molesting the 13-year-old daughter of his best friend with whom he was living with in Ellabell.
Richmond Hill Police blotter for June 5
The following is from Richmond Hill Police reports: Magazine scam May 27 – A resident of Buckeye Drive in Richmond Hill reported to police that she had been sold two magazine subscriptions by a white male and white female for an alleged competition. The woman said she wrote two checks, each made out to the first name only of Riley. After the salespeople left, the woman called the number on her receipt for Worldwide Subscriptions ...
Woman in car chase: 'I dont have to stop for police'
The following is from Bryan County Sheriff's reports: Eluding police May 17 – An Ellabell woman was arrested for fleeing and attempting to elude police after she gave chase to sheriff's deputies, speeding down Black Creek Church Road in Ellabell. Deputy Matthew Lynn and Cpl. Robert Crapse were able to stop the woman's Nissan Altima shortly after it made an aggressive turn onto Wade Carter Road. Lynn approached the vehicle and ordered the woman to ...
No charges expected in murder-suicide
Authorities are expecting no charges – and little if any other information – to come out of the investigation into a murder suicide early Tuesday morning at 20500 Hwy. 144 in South Bryan.
Imagine hurricane making landfall on Georgia
Imagine a hurricane making landfall near Georgia's coastline – pushing a surge of water through Georgia's coastal communities and further inland, causing flooding as the storm moves across the state. It has spawned tornadoes, and high winds have blown down trees and power lines causing power outages.
Richmond Hill Police blotter for May 30
Criminal trespass May 20 – An officer patrolling the interchange at Hwy. 17 and I-95 at approximately 6:20 a.m. noticed something was wrong at the old Burger King. According to Sgt. Luke Harris' report, "the rear steel door was slightly ajar being held open with a small piece of wood, which this officer knows to be normally secured." Harris called for backup, then waited until Cpl. Jonathan Zirpolo arrived. Police then cleared the building and ...
Teen hits boy with truck on Tybee
Authorities are expecting no charges – and little if any other information – to come out of the investigation into a murder suicide early Tuesday morning at 20500 Hwy. 144 in South Bryan.
Don't become statistic over holiday
ATLANTA - The 78-hour Memorial Day holiday travel period begins Friday evening and the Georgia State Patrol will be watching for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that could potentially cause a traffic crash.
Don't wait to prepare until storm is on horizon
Bryan County Emergency Management is urging all Bryan County residents to prepare now for the upcoming hurricane season, which is only days away.
Dog leaves calling card, repeatedly
Matter of record, May 22 – When Officer Paul Carter responded to a nuisance animal call on Sandpiper Drive, he was told by the complainant that "the dog belonging to the neighbor behind him climbs the fence and comes into his yard."
Class named for fallen deputy
Savannah Technical College will honor former Bryan County Sheriff's Department deputy Sgt. Michael Larson.
Hurricane season on the horizon
With a new hurricane season approaching, new changes for how and when warnings are issued as well as new assessments of Liberty County's hurricane-prone coastline will affect how residents prepare for storm-related circumstances. Hurricane season began earlier this month, with peak activity expected between September and October.
Buckle up or pay the Price
With the school year coming to an end, Memorial Day weekend approaching and summer festivities about to kick into high gear, officials at the Governor's Office of Highway Safety say they want people to be safe in their travels.
Dogs found alone in home, owner charged
County law enforcement and animal control officials on May 11 rescued more than a dozen dogs and puppies that had been living alone in a Wellington Oaks subdivision home in Richmond Hill. Fred Scott has since been charged with three counts of animal cruelty after 14 dogs and puppies were removed from his abandoned 179 Lindsay Drive home. For the complete story, pick up a copy of the Midweek Bryan County News.
Drunks hit the road
The following is from Richmond Hill Police Department reports: DUI May 5 – Officer Donnie Crosby clocked a vehicle on Hwy. 17 near Plantation Road traveling 59 mph in a 45 mph zone. The officer pulled the vehicle over and the driver, a Richmond Hill woman, who allegedly appeared very intoxicated due to her bloodshot, glassy eyes and slurred speech. When asked, the driver claimed to have had three bottles of beer and agreed to ...
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Have a fun,but safe summer
Summer is a time when school classrooms and hallways empty to the awaited anticipation of children's' freedom for fun and play time. Everyone's childhood memories are filled with summertime fun, which means trips to the beach, ice cream and rides at the amusement park.
Church bus hit, passengers OK
An accident late Wednesday night sent a Hinesville man to the hospital and shook up several bus passengers and their driver.
Statesboro man charged with bootlegging
STATESBORO - A suspected bootlegger had more than 70 bottles of liquor, some beer and some cash in his possession when Statesboro police searched his West Main Street home Monday, police said.
Shooter to be charged with murder
Bryan County Sheriff Clyde Smith said the suspect in Tuesday's shooting south of Richmond Hill will be charged with murder.
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