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Suspect shot dead during stop near Midway
A suspect was apparently killed by a bullet fired by authorities Monday afternoon shortly after 4 p.m. The man was later identified as William Gordon by Special Agent Micah Ward of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations who has taken over the case.
Car chase ends in crash, DUI charge
A car chase on Hwy. 204 in Ellabell last week concluded with an overturned vehicle, DUI charges and both the driver and passenger being hospitalized, according to a report on file with the Bryan County Sheriff's Department.
Arrest for threats over stolen drug money
March 10 – An Ellabell man was working on his friend's truck in front of his friend's house on Harvey Town Road in Pembroke when two men walked up to him and his friend. The man told deputies that one of the men "pulled a handgun out stating he was going to kill everyone." The man told Deputy Robert Crapse that he and his friend ran into the house and the alleged gunman and his partner drove off.
Wreck on 144 sends woman to hospital
A two vehicle accident in front of the gas station at the corner of Hwy. 144 and Belfast Keller Road resulted in one driver being airlifted to Memorial Hospital. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Project Lifesaver coming to Bryan
The Bryan County Sheriff's Department and Bryan County Family Connection are bringing the Project Lifesaver program to Bryan County.
Counterfeit $50 passed at grocery
From Bryan County Sheriff's Department reports: House fire March 8 – Authorities responded to a house fire on Belfast Keller Road. The fire occurred in the attic, where it was put out by firefighters before it reached the remainder of the home. No injuries were reported. Firefighters cut a hole in the roof to reach the fire. Harassment Feb. 27 – An Ellabell woman told deputies her ex-boyfriend has been threatening her. She said, while ...
County cops deal with DUIs, assaults
Bryan County Sheriff Reports May 17 - An off-duty deputy called in an apparent DUI on Hwy. 17 in Richmond Hill coming out of Savannah. The on-duty deputy followed the truck and saw it cross the center line and fog line several times. The truck first stopped in the middle of the roadway, but pulled to the side when the deputy asked. The deputy noted a strong odor of alcohol coming ...
Bryan County Police Beat
Thefts March 29 - A Pembroke resident reported a Remington firearm and bicycle stolen from the residence. According to the report, it's unknown if the thefts were related. Burglary March 28 - CJ's pub in Ellabell reported someone kicked in the back door and stole the cash register with approximately $300 in it. The owner said the break in happened ...
Richmond Hill Police Beat
Wrong number? March 27 – A Sterling Creek woman called police after allegedly receiving some disturbing phone calls. She said an elderly man has repeatedly called her over the past few months, and "she heard noises on the other end of the line that sounded as though someone was mocking her." Officer Wendell Jarrell called the man, who lives in Savannah. The man said he misdialed the number ...
Woman loses shirt, more in traffic stop
Bryan County Sheriff's Department: March 8 - A deputy at the Parker's on Hwy. 17 in Richmond Hill noticed someone buying cigarettes was unsteady on his feet, with bloodshot eyes and a flushed appearance. It was also noted he smelled of alcohol. The deputy followed him outside where he got into a car and drove off. Following in his patrol car, the deputy saw the guy cross the center ...
Allegedly drunk driver is arrested, convinced he's in Jesup
DUI Aug. 8 – A deputy showed up at Ken's IGA in Ellabell after notification of a possible drunk driver. He allegedly saw the vehicle parked near the back of the store and as he walked over to it, he "observed a man slumped over the steering wheel unconscious and the truck still positioned in drive." He called for EMS to come out. "I then opened the door and attempted ...
Online argument
Criminal trespass Aug. 17 – Police got a "buggy hitting a vehicle call." The complainant said while he was working inside Kroger, someone struck his vehicle – which was parked beside the cart storage rack – with a grocery cart. The report noted damage to the driver's side of the vehicle. The man had two witnesses' names and numbers, along with the suspect's vehicle tag. "Both witnesses stated that the suspect ...
Ellabell church burglarized
Burglary July 23 – Keep your eye on your Sony Playstation 3's, folks. Another one has been stolen in Bryan County, after an Ellabell resident reported someone breaking into his home and taking that, along with a plasma TV with speakers, Playstation games and a semi-automatic hand gun – all valued to more than $2,300. The man said he returned home to an open front door, which the report said looked as ...
Moped driver pulled over for driving too slow, no license
Traffic July 22 - A 20-year-old Riceboro man was arrested for DUI (under 21) and speeding after he was caught going 61 mph on Hwy. 17 near Harris Trail Road, a police report said. While at the police department, the driver gave two breath samples to police – .079 and .084. He was charged with the lesser of the two. July 21 – An officer running "lidar" on Hwy. 17 near ...
Allegedly drunk driver told he is 'not in a courtroom'
DUI July 15 – A Chatham County woman was charged with DUI after she was stopped on Hwy. 17 near White Oak Lane for "failure to maintain lane," according to an incident report. The woman reportedly failed all three field sobriety tests and later posted .089 and .088 on the RHPD's Intoxylizer 5000. July 20 – A Pembroke man was arrested for DUI after his car was reportedly spotted crossing the ...
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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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