Two charged with mower theft

Some folks steal money, others cars, and some try to steal lawnmowers - or at least that is what two Hinesville men were charged with trying to do in Long County.

Long to get new E-911 addresses

The Long County E-911 Committee met with the GeoComm staff Oct. 25 during its monthly meeting.

Liberty County Sheriff's blotter

Criminal trespass

Traffic stop leads to weapons arrest

Jerome Shawn Bell, 20, was arrested Nov. 4, and is facing multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, after he reportedly tried to elude police in Ludowici.

Long County Sheriff's blotter

Domestic dispute

Move requested for death penalty case

Attorneys for a woman facing a death penalty case have filed for a change of venue in Liberty County Superior Court.

Lawman-turned-thief to repay thousands

Former Liberty County law enforcement officer and Long County resident Weyman Chapman has been given 11 years to pay off thousands of dollars he owes for the theft of county and privately owned heavy equipment that was discovered at his residence.

LCSD blotter for Oct. 31

Cruelty to animals

HPD blotter for Oct. 31

Expired registration,

Two wrecks injure two in Long County

Long County police and first responders were busy recently, as there were two wrecks of local residents resulting in the drivers having to be airlifted to Savannah for medical treatment.

Smoke no cause for alarm

Smoke in the Hinesville area Thursday morning was coming from controlled burns associated with land clearing just southeast of town, according to the Georgia Forestry Commission's Midway office.

Training for emergencies

Many of the police cars running around Hinesville with sirens blaring Thursday were part of an exercise.

Readiness exercise under way

The Hinesville Police Department are participating in an exercise in conjunction with the Fort Stewart / Hunter Army Airfield and other surrounding civilian agencies.

Red Cross needs 'heroes' in Long County

LUDOWICI - Red Cross Resource Development Coordinator Denese Register is looking for volunteers to be a part of the Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign in Long, Liberty Bryan, Evans and Tattnall counties.

Lake George volunteer work for safety

Four held for alleged credit union robbery attempt

Two men aroused suspicion at the Interstate Unlimited Federal Credit Union on East Oglethorpe Highway in Midway on Wednesday morning when law-enforcement officers were busy dealing with a bomb threat at nearby Midway Middle School.

Middle school being evacuated

Children have been evacuated from Midway Middle School after what appears to be an explosive device was found near the school, according to Midway Police Chief Kelly Morningstar.

Attempted robbery at Interstate Unlimited Credit Union

An attempted robbery was reported Wednesday morning at the Interstate Unlimited Credit Union on Highway 84 in Midway. Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes said two people tried to rob the financial institution but did not make off with any money.

144 widening in Bryan could start in 2015

The long, long, long-awaited widening of Highway 144 in South Bryan is currently scheduled to begin in 2015, according to the Georgia DOT. The project, which will cover 4.6 miles from Timber Trail Road east to Belfast River Road, is estimated to cost around $23 million and could be finished in 2018.

RH fire chief fired after DUI charge

Richmond Hill's acting fire chief reportedly has been let go just days after being arrested in Tattnall County for allegedly driving under the influence of prescription drugs.

Hinesville PD blotter for Nov. 8

Sept. 30: Theft by taking - A woman told police she has allowed a male friend who was homeless to stay with her.

$100,000 worth of meth found during stop

A routine traffic stop Tuesday on southbound Interstate 95 resulted in a large drug bust for the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. Two Jacksonville residents were arrested after 2.2 pounds of crystal meth were found in their vehicle.

Fire displaces family of five

A Midway fire that broke out Wednesday morning left a family of five without a home.

Murder indictments on old cases

A newly formed joint task force consisting of detectives from the Liberty County Sheriff's Office and the Hinesville Police Department has been paying off.

Task force’s work brings arrest in cold-case file

A newly formed joint task force consisting of detectives from the Liberty County Sheriff's Office and the Hinesville Police Department has been hard at work, and the members' efforts are paying off.Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes and Hinesville Police Chief George Stagmeier announced the task force's creation Wednesday, and followed up Thursday with even bigger news.

Sheriff's citizens academy graduates

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office held its Citizens' Academy graduation Oct. 23.

Hinesville PD blotter Nov. 6

Sept. 29: Theft by taking (firearm) - A woman told police her silver-and-black handgun was missing. She said the last time she saw the gun was when she had placed it under the mattress.

Missing-child alert issued

The Liberty County Emergency Management Agency has issued an alert for a missing girl.

Man shot at Hinesville apartment complex

A Hinesville man was shot multiple times at the Eagles Landing apartment complex shortly after 11:30 p.m. Monday. Police have released very few details. The victim was flown by Life Star to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, and his condition is unknown.

Car fire closes lanes on Hwy 196 in Fleming

There was a large vehicle fire on Highway 196 in Fleming this morning. Both westbound lanes were closed and one eastbound lane was devoted to diverted westbound traffic. Liberty County Sheriff's Office deputies were directing traffic, and the Fleming fire department was on the scene. The Courier will provide more information about this incident as details emerge.