Archive By Section - Public Safety
Two deaths investigated
Suspicious death April 17, 2007 Miller Park, Flemington Liberty County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of 20-year-old Briana Varnedoe of Midway. According to initial reports, Varnedoe was with a friend at Miller's Park Tuesday night when she became ill and collapsed. Her friend called 911, which responded to the scene and took the victim to Liberty Regional Medical Center. Varnedoe was pronounced dead in the emergency room. Initial autopsy reports indicate there were no ...
Riceboro to honor volunteer firefighters
The Riceboro mayor, council, and community will pay tribute to the Riceboro Volunteer Fire Department from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Briar Bay Park on Barrington Ferry Road.
Car fire slows morning commute
Hinesville firefighters extinguished a vehicle fire that tied up traffic on Highway 84 in front of Liberty County High School on Wednesday.
Two men face drug charges
Two men are facing drug-related charges after being arrested Saturday by Ludowici police. According to police investigator Richard Robertson, Corp. Frankie Goff and Officer Walt Pelton were watching a home at 28-C Macon Street for possible drug activity. At about 7:30 p.m, the officers saw a Chevy Caprice back out of the driveway and then reverse direction and nearly slam into the residence. The driver, later identified as Sam Edwards, then attempted to back out ...
1,600-acre fire under control
After five days of battling a forest fire that consumed an estimated 1,600 acres in Long County, firefighters began to wrap things up Monday night and go home.
Reward offered for information on killing
A little over four months ago, Michael Jones received the news his son, Steven, was shot and killed in the Second Street home he shared with his younger brother, Nathan.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for April 15
Matter of record, April 4 Reported at jail on Paul Sikes Road, Hinesville Deputies found a vehicle at Cay Creek Road that apparently had been driven into the ditch striking an oak tree. Both air bags had deployed. The vehicle had open beer cans in the front driver's side floorboard. A check of the tag showed the vehicle was registered to a Hinesville resident but deputies were unable to contact the owner. Vehicle ...
Area salute to police draws more than 1,000
Law enforcement personnel from throughout the area attended a cookout in their honor Thursday. The event, which was first started in 1987 by Long County Sheriff Cecil Nobles and State Board of Corrections member Wayne Dasher, has grown from a handful of supporters to a major event in southeast Georgia. This year's cookout was hosted by Nobles, Tattnall County Sheriff Quinton Rush, Wayne County Sheriff John Carter and Liberty County Sheriff Don Martin. This year's ...
Hinesville Police blotter for April 15
Criminal trespass, April 9 Honey Creek Lane Police responded to reports of shots being fired at a residence. The complainant stated she heard three gunshots behind her home and that a bullet had shattered her back patio glass door. Police found three BB pellets in the area around the back door and advised the complainant her house would be placed on the house checklist. Suspicious fire, April 9 Blaire Court A homeowner told police ...
Firefighters save 60 homes from fire
An estimated 100 firefighters from throughout the area continued to battle a forest fire Saturday in Long County that engulfed about 1,600 acres.
Ludowici chief worries 9-1-1 abused
Ludowici Police Chief Frank McClelland brought a number of issues before the city council Tuesday.
Police, fire departments get security equipment
Two Hinesville emergency response agencies have been awarded homeland security grants. The money is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program. The department recently announced it awarded more than 2,000 equipment and training grants to first responders across the nation as a part of the CEDAP This program helps ensure law enforcement and emergency responders can acquire specialized equipment and training to meet their homeland security mission. As part ...
Hinesville Police blotter for April 8
Driving with suspended license April 3, Oglethorpe Hwy. and Gen. Screven Police saw a silver Honda going west with its lights off and stopped it. There were two women in the car and the driver was found to have a suspended driver's license. She was placed into custody because she could not post bond. The offender's court date is set for later this month. Theft by taking April 2, E. Oglethorpe Highway Police were dispatched ...
MACE report
Multi-Agency Crack Enforcement Task Force provides monthly reports to the Courier. January 2007 MACE had 70 total cases with 72 total offenders. The drugs seized had a street value of $13,240. Currency seized was $6,534.66. Also seized were four vehicles valued at $6,250 and 18 weapons. Twelve cases were closed with no arrests. February 2007 The team had 76 total cases with 82 offenders. Drugs seized had a street value of $24,228. Currency seized was ...
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for April 8
Obstruction/disorderly conduct April 4, 2007 Blue Jay Drive, Midway While deputies tried to serve a warranty, an angry mother yelled and cursed at the officers to leave her son alone. A few minutes later, the son approached also yelling and cursing the officers. Both continued to yell and interfere with the officers until both were peppered sprayed and arrested. Theft by taking April 1, 2007 E. Oglethorpe Highway, Midway A couple who stopped for gas ...
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HPD blotter for May 6
April 21: Shoplifting - Walmart's loss prevention manager called police with a suspected shoplifter whom he had reportedly seen placing items inside Walmart bags before leaving the store without paying.
Liberty deputy completes radar class
Deputy H. Weyman Chapman Jr. of the Liberty County Sheriff's Office recently completed a basic radar operator course taught by the Georgia Police Academy Division of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.
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