The Liberty and Long County Health Departments are urging the public to prepare now to protect their lives, loved ones and property before a storm approaches.
MIAMI (AP) -The director of the National Hurricane Center, who has been outspoken in warning about an aging satellite used for hurricane forecasting, was chastised Friday by a superior for his comments.
Below is the MACE drug task force's report for the month of May. MACE drug task force worked 84 cases with 77 offenders. Drugs were seized that had a street value of $73,642. In addition, agents seized $2,615 in currency, one vehicle valued at $600 and six weapons. Twenty-four cases were closed with no arrests. MACE agents trained on firearms qualification and attended a law enforcement seminar. Among some of the drugs seized were 17 ...
June 8, 2007 Death investigation Main Street Hinesville Authorities are investigating the death of a 23-year-old military police officer who was found face down in his bed and unresponsive. According to the incident report, the man did not wake up after a woman who resides with him could not wake him up even after repeatedly shaking him. She informed authorities the man went to bed around 9:30 p.m. and she went into the bedroom around ...
The Long County Sheriff's Department conducted two highway safety checkpoints Saturday evening in the northern part of the county.
Disaster Relief volunteers for the American Red Cross Liberty Branch office handed out brochures to the public during the Hurricane Awareness Day on Saturday at Lowe's in Hinesville. The event enabled emergency relief agencies, such as the Red Cross and LHEMA, to educate the public on how to prepare for hurricane season. They also provided information on how to ready before, during and after any disaster.
May 23, 2007 Terroristic threats/aggravated assault Walton Street Allenhurst A complainant reported her daughter threatened to kill her, her brothers and then herself while wielding a butcher knife she retrieved from the kitchen. The daughter had apparently become angry when told she was playing too rough with her brothers. The complainant and the two boys were able to leave the residence and call 911. Deputies found the daughter in the bedroom, kneeling on the floor ...
May 1, 2007 Stalking Route 3, Box 27 A-B Ludowici Deputies, en route to assist with fires, were rerouted in reference to a man who was in violation of a temporary restraining order. It was the second call received that day from the complainant stating the man kept returning. When deputies arrived, the offender was sitting on the porch. When he was asked to stand and place his hands behind his back, the man staggered ...
The Liberty County Sheriff's office has released composite sketches of two men wanted for armed robbery at a store in Midway.
DUI, suspended license Elim Road and Barrett Cemetery Road Ludowici May 10 , 2007 Deputies stopped a vehicle that was speeding. The driver had a suspended license and was found to be under the influence. He was arrested and later released on bond. Driving with a suspended or revoked license Highway 57 at MM 27 May 11, 2007 While conducting a traffic safety checkpoint, deputies arrested a man who was driving with a suspended ...
As another hurricane season begins, the Liberty and Long County Health departments urge everyone to prepare now to protect their lives, loved ones and property before a storm approaches the coast.
What started as a domestic disturbance turned into a wild roller coaster ride for two men chasing a woman driving down Tibet road last Tuesday.
By Patty Leon Coastal Courier (Hinesville, GA) Staff Writer pleon@coastalcourier.com You are driving down the street and witness a terrible accident. Or you're home alone and hear someone trying to break in. Who are you going to call? It's common knowledge when faced with any life-threatening scenario you should immediately call 911. A delay can be the difference between life and death. What many are not aware of is the importance of knowing how to ...
Hinesville detectives are still investigating the shooting death of Damon Andrea Hardy, 21, an Augusta man shot in the early morning hours at the Regency Terrace apartment complex on Tuesday.
GIS specialist Karl Larson said one of the most difficult steps to implement E-911 calling in Long County has been completed.
April 12: Simple battery/stalking/aggressive driving - A woman was arrested and taken to jail when deputies found a machete, sword and a handgun that were used to threaten her husband, in the woman's vehicle after she repeatedly followed and rammed her car into his on Highway 144 in Fort Stewart.
The Gum Branch home of a Fort Stewart soldier and his family was heavily damaged Thursday night by fire. The family and their pets made it out OK but lost most of their belongings.