Archive By Section - Public Safety
I-95 wreck kills one Thursday afternoon
One man was reportedly killed and three other people injured Thursday afternoon in a one-vehicle wreck on I-95 in Liberty County.
Box at school turns out harmless
Hinesville Police Department was alerted to a suspicious packageTuesday afternon that was placed on Bradwell Institute's baseball field.
'Dangerous' suspect sought
A Florida man, described by law enforcement authorities as dangerous, is being sought following a car chase through two states.
Teens death draws RR warning signs
A floral display and two signs on Talmadge Road in Walthourville serve as a reminder to the public to be careful when crossing railroad tracks. Steffen Busser, 16, was killed March 26 when he darted across the railroad tracks in front of an Amtrak train.
AARP driving class may cut insurance
The Liberty County Recreation Department is sponsoring the AARP Driver Safety Program from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7-8 at the Shuman Center in Hinesville. AARP developed the eight-hour classroom refresher course to help drivers improve their skills and prevent crashes. The class covers age-related physical changes in preception and reaction time, rules of the road and local driving problems. For more information or to register for this course, call Charles Shuman at 876-2223 ...
Fire, smoke ruin Riceboro home
A Riceboro family is still trying to recover from a home fire that occurred March 18 while they were on vacation.
Wildfire to burn on post until it rains
A wildfire burning in the artillery impact area in the northern part of Fort Stewart continued into the weekend, officials said Friday.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for April 1
Simple battery, Criminal trespass March 20 Butter Blount Road Midway Deputies responded to a domestic dispute and arrested a man who allegedly kicked his girlfriend in the head and threw her sister on the floor. The man also yelled at deputies and would not obey their orders. Disorderly conduct March 20 W. Oglethorpe Highway Walthourville While trying to resolve a domestic dispute with a couple, a neighbor began to interfere with deputies, obstructing their ability ...
Fire detroys church annex
The congregation of Pleasant Grove AME church on Oglethorpe Highway may be down, but they're not out, as an annex which was 98 percent complete was destroyed by a fire Friday afternoon.
State vows to continue monitoring pet food
Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin said Friday afternoon that his department will continue to look for the pet food recalled last week and will test several samples of both dog and cat food produced by Menu Foods, Inc.
Hinesville Police blotter for March 25
Sale of alcohol to a minor/Failure to request proper ID March 5 Airport Road, Hinesville Police conducted a sting operation using an undercover informant, who was under 21 years of age, to buy a six-pack of beer at a store off Airport Road. The informant was not asked for ID and the sales clerk sold him a six-pack. The clerk was cited, fingerprinted and photographed for the violations and released with a court date. Hit ...
Mutilated puppies found after assault
Monday, at around 7:29 p.m., the Ludowici Police Department was called to investigate a report of a man lying on North Railroad Street, near Azalea Street.
Kidsfest an overall success
The first annual Community Kidsfest and Tiger 5-K run was a success as over a thousand people were informed of community activities and accident prevention while having fun at Bradwell Park on Saturday.
Sheriff's blotter for March 25
Fleeing and attempting to elude/speeding/driving on the wrong side of roadway March 17 Multi-County high-speed chase ending at Youmans Drive, Sunbury Georgia Sate Patrol, Liberty County Sheriff's, and Long County Sheriff's officers were involved in a high-speed chase that reportedly began in either Wayne or Bryan County. The suspect vehicle reached speeds in excess of 115 mph and weaved in and out of oncoming traffic. The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree ...
17 tickets in two-hour safety check
Ludowici Police Department conducted a highway safety checkpoint March 17 and issued 17 citations.
Articles by Section - Public Safety
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 20
April 19: Simple battery, cruelty to animals - A deputy went to investigate a domestic dispute in Midway and found two people seriously impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. There were no signs of violence, but a woman claimed a man grabbed her by the ankles and pulled her and threw her dog against a wall. Both were advised of the family violence act and warrant procedures.
The Heritage Bank in Midway robbed
The Heritage Bank in Midway was robbed during the lunch hour Friday. Midway Police Chief Kelli Morningstar only could confirm the bank was robbed at 12:39 p.m. before deferring all questions to the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect in Wayne County death identified
The death of a man found Wednesday morning in Wayne County is under investigation, and two people were arrested around 5 a.m. Thursday in Ludowici's Pecan Park in connection with the fatal shooting, according to Wayne County Sheriff John Carter and Ludowici Police Department Chief James Rogers.
Fire displaces family of three
A mobile-home fire Wednesday night in Long County has displaced a family of three.
Accident kills minister, former basketball coach
Hinesville man was killed while attempting to cross the street Saturday night.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Hinesville
A Hinesville man was killed while attempting to cross the street Saturday night.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 13
April 26: Burglary - A man reported a broken window at another residence in the 2400 block of Caswell Boulevard, and the responding officer noticed there were two TVs lying on a floor but was not sure whether they were left that way by burglars or by their owner. He contacted the resident, who said she has been away from the house for about a month, and they deduced that only a $250 laptop was taken from the home.
Long County man thwarts burglary
Two home-intrusion suspects who thought a Long County residence was deserted were surprised May 2 when a neighbor foiled their entry attempt and fired a shot at them.
HPD blotter for May 10
April 22: Theft by taking - A resident in the 700 block of Bacon Road reported someone took the engine lift that was in her driveway. She said she asked her neighbors if they had seen anything suspicious and they had not, and the officer reported not seeing evidence of a vehicle that could move an engine lift.
Health Department posts recent eatery scores
The Liberty County Health Department recently listed the sanitation scores of food establishments, bars and institutional eateries. You can download a copy by clicking on the media player at left.
Fast-food shooting victim recovering
An argument Wednesday evening between two employees at the Hinesville Burger King ended with one man taking a bullet in the arm.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 10
April 16: Simple battery/family violence/criminal trespass - A woman said her live-in boyfriend pushed and shoved her during a heated argument inside their Victory Manor Mobile Home residence. She said she called 911 so her boyfriend left the house but not before punching the wall and leaving a big hole in the wall. She refused medical treatment.
Update: Employee shot at Burger King
An argument between two employees at the Hinesville Burger King Wednesday evening ended with a shooting.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for May 8
April 15: Theft by taking – felony -The owner of a landscaping and nursery business said his business office had not been open since Thanksgiving 2012. He said he went to the office to prepare for the upcoming busy season and found that during the time his business was closed someone took his trencher and a 100 pound bucket of scrap metals he had enclosed within the fenced area.
HPD blotter for May 6
April 21: Shoplifting - Walmart's loss prevention manager called police with a suspected shoplifter whom he had reportedly seen placing items inside Walmart bags before leaving the store without paying.
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