Archive By Section - Public Safety
The Hinesville Fire Department officially was recognized Wednesday as a regional test site for Georgia Certifications and National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) Certifications. This means firefighters from across the state can train and test here for various levels of fire-fighting certifications. The department has a classroom set aside for training and testing on the top floor of HFD Station 2 on Airport Road.
May 17, 2011
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Denise Etheridge
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Public Safety
A Richmond Hill woman who claimed in December that she'd been carjacked, forced into the trunk of her car and kidnapped admitted earlier this week that her claims were untrue.
May 16, 2011
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Staff report
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Public Safety
At approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday, a soldier from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot at the Fort Stewart Behavioral Health Clinic this morning.
May 14, 2011
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Fort Stewart Public Affairs
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Public Safety
May 5
May 14, 2011
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Staff report
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Public Safety
A standoff Wednesday night between police and a Fort Stewart soldier in a Hinesville mobile home park ended peacefully when the soldier surrendered.
May 13, 2011
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Lewis Levine
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
May 1: A resident of Eunice Road reported a burglary in which $4,217 worth of household goods and entertainment equipment were stolen while he was out of town.
May 11, 2011
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Staff report
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Public Safety
The Long County Sheriff's Office recently filed charges of theft by receiving stolen property against Ludowici resident James Edward Judd after discovering he was in possession of a stolen Shadow mobile trailer on his property.
May 11, 2011
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Public Safety
Long County held a communitywide Safety Awareness Day on April 30 to promote local safety programs.
May 11, 2011
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Public Safety
One fire in Long County intentionally was started and officials believe four others intentionally may have been set, according to Georgia Forestry Commission Long County Division Acting Chief Ranger Paul Robertson.
May 11, 2011
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Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
One man was injured Tuesday when gunfire erupted at a Hinesville apartment complex.
May 11, 2011
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Lewis Levine
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation that increases the age requirements for children to be in child safety systems in cars registered in Georgia.
May 10, 2011
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Associated Press
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Public Safety
April 30
May 10, 2011
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Staff report
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Public Safety
Several small brush fires and woods fires were reported this week in Long County, but another fire burned an estimated 750 acres in the Griffin Ridge area Wednesday and required forestry units to call for additional help.
May 10, 2011
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Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
In response to the severe wildfire season this year, the Georgia Forestry Commission will conduct a town hall meeting Wednesday in Ludowici.
May 09, 2011
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Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
Children grinned, giggled and got some playtime while learning about safety during Safe Kids Day Saturday in downtown Hinesville.
May 09, 2011
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Denise Etheridge
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Public Safety
