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Ray City Police Report ending June 2.
Ray City Police Report ending June 2. None provided through Open Records Request *NOTE: When the LCN has made Open Records Request, Police Chief Steve Miller has asserted that he requires that a person wanting a Ray City Police Department Report must go to the Berrien E911 Call Center and get a copy of their report. Then…
Read MoreLakeland-Lanier Fire Department Report for June 03, 2024
May 30th – Call to assist EMS on Street A, Lanier County, Ray City. Arrived to find that a subject had fallen through a porch. The subject was extricated from the floor and checked by EMS, but transported. June 1st – Call to an ATV fire on hwy 122 east. Arrived in the…
Read MoreRay City Fire Report ending June 2.
Ray City Fire Report ending June 2. None provided through Open Records Request *NOTE: When the LCN has made Open Records Request, Fire Chief Tony Galardo has asserted that he requires that a person wanting a Ray City Fire Report must go to the Ray City Offices and make a handwritten request on their form, which…
Read MoreMachete Used Against Husband in Front of Children Lands Woman in Jail
By Carol A. Gasser Moore ATKINSON COUNTY, Georgia – According to the Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office, a machete wielding woman, Esmeralda Aguirre, is charged with allegedly striking her husband with the knife during a domestic dispute. The Atkinson County family argument is reported to have occurred on Monday, May 27th. The argument and actions…
Read MoreFormer Southern Pine Credit Union President Sentenced to Prison and Ordered to Pay Nearly $4.5 Million Restitution
VALDOSTA, Ga. – The former President of Southern Pine Credit Union in Valdosta was sentenced to serve four years in prison and pay back nearly $4.5 million in restitution after she admitted to a long-running multimillion-dollar bank loan and aggravated identity theft scheme. Leah Lehman, 63, of Valdosta, was sentenced to serve a total of…
Read MoreWaycross Man Arrested by GBI in Death Investigation
Waycross, GA (May 29, 2024) – The GBI has arrested and charged Austin Pittman, age 19, of Waycross, Georgia, with Felony Involuntary Manslaughter and Misdemeanor Reckless Conduct in connection to the death of 18-year-old Landon Bashlor, of Waycross, GA. On Sunday, May 26, 2024, the Ware County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to investigate. The investigation shows that Pittman recklessly interacted…
Read MoreBerrien County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending May 20-26
Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending May 20-26, 2024 May 20, 1253 hours. Melissa Luke charged with Probation violation (when probation terms are altered) for finger printable charge (misdemeanor), and Bondsman off-bond (misdemeanor). Total Bond: $11,000. Court: May 20, 1430 hours. Belve Norman charged with Failure to appear (misdemeanor). Total Bond: $11,000. Court:…
Read MoreRay City Fire Report ending May 27.
Ray City Fire Report ending May 20. None provided through Open Records Request *NOTE: When the LCN has made Open Records Request, Fire Chief Tony Galardo has asserted that he requires that a person wanting a Ray City Fire Report must go to the Ray City Offices and make a handwritten request on their form, which…
Read MoreLakeland-Lanier Fire Department Report for May 30
Lakeland-Lanier Fire Department Report for May 30, 2024 May 20th – Call to an auto accident on River Road. Arrived to find that a vehicle left the roadway on a curve, struck a culvert and launched 100 feet before landing on its wheels. The driver was transported by EMS complaining of back pain. …
Read MoreLanier County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending May 27, 2024
Lanier County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report ending May 27, 2024 May 18, 1618 hours. William Nicholas Webb (36) charged with Probation violation DCS – Watson. Housed for: Ware County Jail. Arresting Agency: Other. Arresting officer: Waycross PD Officer Jones. Property/Cash Bond: NO BOND May 19, 2341 hours. Lucious Nathaniel Barnes (27) charged with Probation…
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