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1,600-acre fire under control
After five days of battling a forest fire that consumed an estimated 1,600 acres in Long County, firefighters began to wrap things up Monday night and go home.
Reward offered for information on killing
A little over four months ago, Michael Jones received the news his son, Steven, was shot and killed in the Second Street home he shared with his younger brother, Nathan.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for April 15
Matter of record, April 4 Reported at jail on Paul Sikes Road, Hinesville Deputies found a vehicle at Cay Creek Road that apparently had been driven into the ditch striking an oak tree. Both air bags had deployed. The vehicle had open beer cans in the front driver's side floorboard. A check of the tag showed the vehicle was registered to a Hinesville resident but deputies were unable to contact the owner. Vehicle ...
Area salute to police draws more than 1,000
Law enforcement personnel from throughout the area attended a cookout in their honor Thursday. The event, which was first started in 1987 by Long County Sheriff Cecil Nobles and State Board of Corrections member Wayne Dasher, has grown from a handful of supporters to a major event in southeast Georgia. This year's cookout was hosted by Nobles, Tattnall County Sheriff Quinton Rush, Wayne County Sheriff John Carter and Liberty County Sheriff Don Martin. This year's ...
Hinesville Police blotter for April 15
Criminal trespass, April 9 Honey Creek Lane Police responded to reports of shots being fired at a residence. The complainant stated she heard three gunshots behind her home and that a bullet had shattered her back patio glass door. Police found three BB pellets in the area around the back door and advised the complainant her house would be placed on the house checklist. Suspicious fire, April 9 Blaire Court A homeowner told police ...
Firefighters save 60 homes from fire
An estimated 100 firefighters from throughout the area continued to battle a forest fire Saturday in Long County that engulfed about 1,600 acres.
Ludowici chief worries 9-1-1 abused
Ludowici Police Chief Frank McClelland brought a number of issues before the city council Tuesday.
Police, fire departments get security equipment
Two Hinesville emergency response agencies have been awarded homeland security grants. The money is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program. The department recently announced it awarded more than 2,000 equipment and training grants to first responders across the nation as a part of the CEDAP This program helps ensure law enforcement and emergency responders can acquire specialized equipment and training to meet their homeland security mission. As part ...
Hinesville Police blotter for April 8
Driving with suspended license April 3, Oglethorpe Hwy. and Gen. Screven Police saw a silver Honda going west with its lights off and stopped it. There were two women in the car and the driver was found to have a suspended driver's license. She was placed into custody because she could not post bond. The offender's court date is set for later this month. Theft by taking April 2, E. Oglethorpe Highway Police were dispatched ...
MACE report
Multi-Agency Crack Enforcement Task Force provides monthly reports to the Courier. January 2007 MACE had 70 total cases with 72 total offenders. The drugs seized had a street value of $13,240. Currency seized was $6,534.66. Also seized were four vehicles valued at $6,250 and 18 weapons. Twelve cases were closed with no arrests. February 2007 The team had 76 total cases with 82 offenders. Drugs seized had a street value of $24,228. Currency seized was ...
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for April 8
Obstruction/disorderly conduct April 4, 2007 Blue Jay Drive, Midway While deputies tried to serve a warranty, an angry mother yelled and cursed at the officers to leave her son alone. A few minutes later, the son approached also yelling and cursing the officers. Both continued to yell and interfere with the officers until both were peppered sprayed and arrested. Theft by taking April 1, 2007 E. Oglethorpe Highway, Midway A couple who stopped for gas ...
Wreck ties up 84 traffic for hours
No one was injured, but traffic was snarled for hours after a one-truck wreck on Highway 84 at its intersection with Highway 196 Friday evening
Easter egg hunt safety tips
Every year millions of children are on a quest to find their brilliantly decorated Easter eggs, candy and whatnots. As parents we can't help but give our children a little better challenge each year, sometimes not thinking of the "safety factor."
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.
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Happening now: Equipment fire
A fire broke out on an excavator in Hinesville Wednesday afternoon a few minutes ago. It is near Olmstead and Barrington Drive. Patty Leon is in the area and we'll have more about it as it develops.
Hinesville PD blotter for Dec. 4
Nov. 5: Auto theft - A South Main Street woman told police she last saw her vehicle this past March in the care of her estranged husband. When she contacted him to retrieve the vehicle, he told her he left it in an apartment-complex parking lot before he moved to Maryland. When she went to get the vehicle, she could not find it. Detectives discovered the vehicle had been sold and then crushed.
Militia murder hearings this week
Two accused members of the anti-government militia group Forever Enduring Always Ready will be in Long County Superior Court this week. The men are believed to have fired the shots that killed Michael Roark, 19, and Tiffany York, 17, in December 2011 at Lake Morgan in Long County.
Authorities give few details on soldier's death
Military authorities are investigating the death of a 22-year-old soldier at Holbrook Pond on Fort Stewart. The man's body was found Saturday night at the campsite, which is used by military personnel and retirees. The site is roughly
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for Dec. 3
Nov. 7: Disorderly conduct - A Highway 196 convenience store clerk told deputies a Ludowici woman came into the store where she works and began to yell at her. The woman threatened to "beat her a__" and took a swing at her, the clerk said. The clerk told deputies the woman accused her of sleeping with her ex-husband. The store owner and another man who was inside the story grabbed the woman to keep her from hitting the clerk.
HPD works to make city streets safer
Between Jan. 1-Nov. 21, Hinesville had 1,049 traffic accidents that resulted in 310 injuries and three fatalities, Hinesville Police Cpl. Les Patton said.
Apparent murder-suicide reported in Richmond Hill
Authorities are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide Monday morning in Richmond Hill.
Hinesville PD blotter for Dec. 2
Nov. 1: Suspicious acts - An officer conducting a foot patrol along Gen. Screven Way was flagged down by a citizen who found a shell casing in the parking lot of Stewart Way Apartments. The woman said she called police earlier that day after hearing gunshots and witnessing a group of people arguing in the parking lot of the apartment complex.
Body found at Holbrook Pond
Military authorities are investigating the death of a man at Holbrook Pond on Fort Stewart. The man's body was found at the campsite, which is used by military personnel and retirees. The site is roughly 5 miles from the main post area and sits off of Ga. 144 east, about 10 miles from Richmond Hill.
New battered-women's shelter director sets goals
Cynthia Gates began her position as executive director of the Tri-County Protective Agency in August and now is "getting acclimated" to the job.
Paper mill accident victim identified
A man was killed shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday at an Interstate Paper warehouse on Interstate Paper road in Riceboro.
Fatality reported at paper mill
A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in an industrial accident at Interstate Paper in Riceboro. Midway Volunteer Fire and Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Joe Feinhals could not provide additional details, but said the incident involved a forklift. The accident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. at a warehouse on the site of Interstate Paper. The incident is under investigation.
Midway teen dies from accidential gunshot
A Liberty County High School senior, Austin John Eisner, 18, died from an accidental gunshot wound Sunday at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. The accidental shooting took place Saturday at Coastal Auto Parts and Recycling near Walthourville. Eisner was transported to Memorial by helicopter.
Fatality reported at Interstate Paper
A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in an industrial accident at Interstate Paper in Riceboro. Midway Volunteer Fire and Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Joe Feinhals could not provide additional details, but said the incident involved a forklift. The accident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. at a warehouse on the site of Interstate Paper. The incident is under investigation.
Schools continually testing safety procedures
School administrators are well aware that a crisis can happen anywhere - even here - putting staff and students at risk, which is why the district prioritizes safety.
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