Hinesville Police blotter for Oct. 7

Sept. 18, DUI habitual violator, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on the wrong side of the road, Frank Cochran Drive

Midway woman blacks out, runs through cemeter

A Midway woman suffering from diabetes plowed through a Bryan County cemetery Friday afternoon

Fire department offers classes for safety month

October is Fire Safety Month, and the Hinesville Fire Department is in full swing. Most fire departments throughout the state are offering different types of fire-safety education.

Hinesville Police blotter for Oct. 4

Sept. 19, Suspicious acts, 751 West Oglethorpe Highway

Computer thieves targeted by new business

IT Crimes is part of a global initiative founded to help eliminate the theft of computer and other technology-related equipment. Originally a campaign launched in partnership with South African authorities, the operation is now moving into areas of the United States, including Hinesville.

Four more burglaries in Ludowici

Four burglaries recently occured in Ludowici, according to Ludowici Police Department Investigator Sal Genualdi.

Post honors Hinesville PD

Fort Stewart Garrison Commander Col. Kevin W. Milton and Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Ervin present a certificate of appreciation to Hinesville Police Chief George Stagmeier in recognition of the department's contributions to the 2009 July 4th celebration on Fort Stewart. Milton and Ervin attended the monthly Hinesville Military Affairs Committee meeting to present certificates of appreciation to other members for their support and help with this year's celebration.

Man arrested for drugs, trashes jail cell

A Ludowici man who was involved in a wreck that killed a 17-year-old was arrested last week for possession of illegal drugs.

Liberty gets money for drug court

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., announced recently that Liberty County has received $203,000 in funding through the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program. The grant will be used to start the Liberty County Drug Court program which will target all adult offenders with a drug or substance abuse problem.

Wreck kills one soldier, injures another

One man was killed, one injured in a single-vehicle accident in Long County Saturday night.

Drowning victim identified

A man found submerged in a creek behind his home near Midway Thursday evening has been identified as Thomas Eugene Grier, 76, according to a Liberty County Sheriff Department incident report.

Judges furlough selves

Judge Paul Rose with the Atlantic Judicial Circuit of Superior Courts visited with community leaders at Tuesday's Rotary Club meeting and talked about his experiences on the bench. He also offered an update on the state of the local court systems.

Drowning suspected on Isle of Wight

An elderly man was found submerged in water Thursday afternoon in a pond on the Isle of Wight.

Liberty County Coroner Reginald Pierce confirmed that a man was found in a pond on the west side of the marsh community, but he was unsure what caused the death. He said it was too early to release the name of the victim.

HPD blotter for Sept. 23

Aug. 22, Doing business without a license, 791 EG Miles Parkway

Woman accused of stealing at nursing home

LUDOWICI - An employee of Coastal Manor Long Term Care Facility was arrested Friday and has been charged with stealing from the nursing home and several of its residents.

Three cars stolen in one night

One determined alleged car thief was busy Dec. 29, stealing vehicles from three different locations in Long County and Ludowici.