Archive By Section - Public Safety
A man wearing a military uniform was killed in a two-vehicle wreck in Long County early this morning, authorities report.
January 12, 2012
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Public Safety
CUMBERLAND ISLAND - Authorities investigating a 43-acre wilderness fire on Cumberland Island believe it was started by a person, but don't suspect it's a case of arson, the National Park Service's top official on the island said Wednesday.
January 12, 2012
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Associated Press
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Public Safety
Jan. 4: A resident of West Oglethorpe Highway reported a burglary in which a TV, two laptops, cash and a wallet, valued at $3,130, were stolen.
January 12, 2012
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Staff report
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Public Safety
The Long County Commission recently voted down a motion supported by two of its members to cease funding fuel for Georgia State Patrol troopers in the area.
January 07, 2012
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Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
A Long County woman was killed and an off-duty Hinesville police officer had his car run off the road when a man rammed a pickup into the rear of two vehicles early today.
January 06, 2012
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Public Safety
The Oct. 5 Citi Trends robbery that landed one suspect in jail has resulted in the arrest of two others - one of whom is a store employee.
January 06, 2012
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Lewis Levine
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
SAVANNAH - Firefighters used hand tools to battle a slow-moving wilderness fire Thursday on Cumberland Island, forcing the National Park Service to close portions of the federally protected island to tourists visiting the Georgia coast.
January 05, 2012
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By Russ Bynum
Associated Press writer
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Public Safety
CUMBERLAND ISLAND - Firefighters are battling a 45-acre wilderness fire on Cumberland Island, forcing the National Park Service to close portions of the federally protected island to tourists.
January 05, 2012
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Associated Press
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Public Safety
SAVANNAH - Authorities say three people were taken to a hospital and treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in a housing unit at Hunter Army Air Field in Savannah.
January 04, 2012
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Associated Press
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Public Safety
An armed robber struck a Hinesville business Friday night, making it the forth area business to be targeted by a gunman in a two-week period.
January 04, 2012
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Lewis Levine
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
An armed robber struck a Hinesville business Friday night, making it the forth area business to be targeted by a gunman in a two-week period.
December 31, 2011
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By Lewis Levine
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
While many will toast the New Year this weekend with a fizzy libation in hand, Liberty County law enforcement officers will dedicate their weekend to ensuring area residents safely enjoy their bowl games and black-eyed peas.
December 30, 2011
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Danielle
Hipps
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Public Safety
Lifelong Ludowici resident Georgina Grippe understands the importance of wearing a seat belt. It took a few reminders, but when Grippe begrudgingly agreed to buckle up, the simple move ended up saving her life.
December 30, 2011
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By Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Public Safety
For the third time in about a week, a local business was targeted by a gunman.
December 28, 2011
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Lewis Levine
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Public Safety
Dec. 21
December 28, 2011
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Staff
Report
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Public Safety
