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196 wreck slows traffic; minor injuries

A wreck involving a semi-tractor trailer and a landscaping company's truck closed an artery between Hinesville and Richmond Hill for about two hours at the height of rush hour Friday afternoon. Only minor injuries were reported.

January 20, 2008 | By Patty Leon Staff Writer | Public Safety

Candlelight vigil for missing woman

Despite chilly temperatures, family members and friends of Deborah Gail Moody held a candlelight vigil at Gum Branch Baptist Church on Thursday evening.

January 17, 2008 | By Emily Peterson Staff Writer | Public Safety

Keeping alert even on Christmas

As stores began to close for Christmas Eve and last-minute shoppers tried to beat the clock, Pamela Strickland and her four operators reported for duty promptly at 6 p.m. to begin their 12-hour shift at the Liberty County 9-1-1 Communications Center.

January 12, 2008 | By Lewis Levine Correspondent | Public Safety

Steroid conviction draws 2 years prison

SAVANNAH - Edmund A. Booth Jr., United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, has announced David Paul Jack was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Brunswick by U.S. District Judge Anthony A. Alaimo on Dec.18 for conviction for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids.

January 12, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Public Safety

Blood drive set for Jan. 11

The holiday season is a critical period for blood collections for the American Red Cross. The organization typically sees blood shortages due to schools being out, businesses being closed and people traveling to spend the holidays with loved ones. Unfortunately, blood supplies suffer during this time.

January 11, 2008 | Staff report | Public Safety

Liberty Sheriff's blotter for Dec. 26

Dec. 1, 2007 Stolen vehicle East Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville A deputy was dispatched to Lewis Frasier Road in reference to a possible wreck. The deputy found a black Dodge pickup truck in the woods and the driver had left the scene. The deputy discovered the vehicle was registered to one person but the identification card in someone else's name was found inside the vehicle. It was apparent to the deputy the vehicle was driven off ...

January 10, 2008 | Staff report | Public Safety

Homeland Security funding equipment here

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston has announced that Hinesville Police have received funding for new equipment from the Department of Homeland Security.

January 10, 2008 | Staff report | Public Safety

Hinesville Police blotter for Dec. 26

Theft by taking - mothballs South Main Street Dec. 18 An officer was dispatched to South Main Street in reference to stolen mothballs. The complainant reported someone had stolen five boxes of mothballs from his front porch he had just purchased for $10 to place around his residence. He had put the bag of mothballs on the front porch while he was at the other side of the home. When the complainant walked back around ...

January 10, 2008 | Staff report | Public Safety

Mom pleads not guilty to murder-suicide plot

The Superior Court of Liberty County convened Dec. 10 before Judge Robert Russell for the following arraignments and non-jury criminal trials:

January 07, 2008 | By Patty Leon Staff Writer | Public Safety

State targeting drunk drivers on holidays

Georgia State Patrol Post 11 in Hinesville is participating in the "Operation Zero Tolerance" statewide campaign through Jan. 1, to pair driving safety with celebration during the holidays.

January 05, 2008 | By Alena Parker Staff Writer | Public Safety

Blood donors sought over holidays

January 03, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Public Safety

New health rules affect food service

ATLANTA - After months of preparation and training, new food service regulations approved earlier this year by the Georgia Department of Human Resources took effect Dec. 1.

January 03, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Public Safety

Hinesville Police blotter for Dec. 19

Suspicious activity Firefinder Lane Dec. 8 An officer was dispatched to Firefinder Lane in reference to a group of juveniles standing in the road in front of a complainant's residence. The officer made contact with the juveniles who stated they were waiting for a friend who lived in the neighborhood. When the juveniles were asked if anything had been said between the complainant and themselves, they stated no but noted the complainant was yelling at ...

January 03, 2008 | Staff report | Public Safety

Million dollar arson draws $15,000 reward

The state of Georgia Arson Control Unit along with the owner of Oliver's Bushhogging Company are offering a combined $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the destruction of company equipment a few weeks ago on the Devendorf's property in Midway.

January 03, 2008 | By Patty Leon Staff Writer | Public Safety

HFD names its first senior firefighter

Hinesville Fire Department promoted John Hass as their first senior firefighter this past month, and the newly created position brings with it a lot of responsibility.

January 03, 2008 | Staff report | Public Safety

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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.

May 10, 2013 | By Lewis Levine Correspondent | Public Safety

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.

May 10, 2013 | Staff report | Public Safety

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