Archive By Section - Public Safety
Ludowici woman denied bond again
For the second time in less than nine days, Superior Court Judge Robert Russell heard testimony in the Erica Brennan murder case.
Staged accidents on the rise
Automobile wrecks are a daily occurrance, costing insurance companies billion of dollars every year in paid-out claims.
Sheriff's department continuing to grow
The Liberty County Sheriff's Department takes on a heavy workload to bolster the security in the region with an array of tasks.
Hinesville Police blotter for August 12
Counterfeit bill
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for August 12
Matter of record
Annual celebration aims to curb crime
The sun peeked out from the clouds and cast its warmth on several hundred people who showed up for the National Night Out celebration this past weekend in Bradwell Park.
Congress calls for more bridge checks
WASHINGTON - Federal transportation officials announced plans over the weekend to investigate the agency responsible for inspecting highway bridges, an inquiry triggered by the collapse of an interstate highway bridge in Minneapolis.
Liberty County Sheriff's Department blotter August 8
Possession of marijuana
Long County E911 addressing nearly done
GeoComm GIS specialist Karl Lawson informed those present at the Long County E-911 meeting July 26 the addressing for the county was nearly complete.
Long County Sheriff's Department blotter August 8
Sodomy
Public safety spotlight
George Stagmeier is the police chief for the city of Hinesville Police Department.
Woman arrested for child's scalding death
A Fort Stewart soldier's wife was arrested Thursday and charged with the murder of her step-daughter.
Police aim to curb burglaries
The number of burglaries in Hinesville has increased, and the police have centralized their efforts to curb the problem.
Court Updates August 3
The following cases will be presented to the grand jury when it meets in September.
Georgia fire departments garner grants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $742,031 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fire departments and emergency medical services organizations in the state of Georgia.
Articles by Section - Public Safety
Walthourville officer arrested
A Walthourville police officer has been arrested and charged with sexual assault.
Changes coming to juvenile court system
Wyommie Mack, program manager for the Department of Juvenile Justice in Liberty, Long and Bryan counties, on Tuesday updated the Hinesville Rotary Club on reforms being made to the state juvenile justice system.
Officer charged with sexual assault
A Walthourville police officer has been arrested and charged with sexual assault. According to GBI Agent Eve Rogers, Kevin Rayley was arrested and charged with one count of sexual assault. Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tom Durden said the charge stems from a traffic stop Rayley initiated Aug. 23. Durden, who is awaiting the report, was unable to provide details on the type of assault that allegedly occurred. Walthourville Police Chief Tracy McFadden said Rayley had been with the department since April 2012 and has resigned from the force. Rayley posted bond, according to Durden.
Highway 144 east reopened after wreck
Highway 144 east on Fort Stewart was closed for several hours Wednesday afternoon due to a three-vehicle accident just after 1 p.m. near mile-marker 12. A pickup, a car and a dump truck were involved. Four people were injured, two of whom were taken by life flight to area hospitals. The highway was closed at the entrance to Holbrook Pond and at the intersection of 144 and Old Sunbury Road. Electric lines were down. Motorists were advised to avoid the area.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for Sept. 18
Sept. 1: Suspicious acts - A woman told deputies she went to bed at about 11 p.m. and when she left her house the next morning at 9:30 a.m. she found plastic forks all around her yard, stuck upright in the ground. She said she did not know who would want to play a prank on her, that she was more concerned about someone being in her yard late at night.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for Aug. 16
Aug. 28: Verbal dispute - A woman told deputies she took money from her husband's wallet to buy lottery tickets for her father. When she returned, her husband yelled at her for spending money.
East-end first responders practice
Air Evac Life Team No. 96 from Jesup recently conducted a landing-zone safety class for members of volunteer fire departments from Lake George, Midway and Riceboro and a member of Liberty County's CERT Program. The Riceboro Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department hosted the training. Riceboro Chief Dennis Fitzgerald said the training is important for the safety of the first responders and for those who are involved in such incidents.
Deputies sworn in in Long County
Long County Sheriff Craig Nobles on Monday administered the oath of office to two new law-enforcement officers.
Hinesville PD blotter for Sept. 13
Aug. 30: Lost or mislaid property - A man told police he had been discussing gun rights with his wife and her friend.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for Sept. 13
Aug. 24: Open Container/weaving across roadway/driving while license is suspended - Police stopped a man who was weaving on Highway 84 from Veteran Parkway to Dunlevie Road.
Arrest made in recent bomb threats
An arrest has been made in connection with several bomb threats that have targeted Hinesville businesses the past few days.
Hinesville PD blotter for Sept. 11
Aug. 25: DUI under 21/possession of alcohol by a minor - Police saw a group of young men hanging out in the parking lot of Gold and Silver Pawn and Guns and went to investigate.
Woman out for a walk when hit by car
A Hinesville woman was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday night on West Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville.
Police respond to complaint of bomb threat
For the second time in less than a week, Hinesville police responded to an alleged bomb threat at Walmart. It was business as usual the second time around; store management apparently did not order an evacuation as they had on Sept. 6.
Woman hit, killed crossing 84
Shortly before 9 this evening, a woman who was believed to be trying to cross Highway 84 at Gen. Screven Way was hit and kiled by a vehicle traveling west.
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