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Sunday head-on crash involves Appling jail employee
At least one of three people injured Sunday afternoon wreck in Walthourville is in stable condition.
Toddler drowns in Long County
A 23-month-old child has drowned in a private pond in Long County, according to Long County Emergency Management Agency Director Bob Heffley.
Domestic terror suspect to get new attorney
Alleged FEAR (Forever Enduring Always Ready) militia member and co-conspirator Heather Salmon went before Superior Court Judge Robert L. Russell III on Thursday at the Long County Courthouse in Ludowici. Salmon was in court to begin proceedings regarding her assignment of a new defense attorney in the December 2011 murder case of Tiffany York, 17, and Michael Roark, 19.
Convicted child murderer denied new trial
A Riceboro woman currently serving a life sentence for murdering her toddler cousin was denied a new trial Monday, according to documents filed in public records at the Liberty County Justice Center.
Some forecasts predict light hurricane season
Hurricane season has not affected the Liberty County area in recent years. In fact, the last major hurricane to hit Georgia happened over a century ago.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for June 11
Here are some recent reports filed by deputies with the Liberty County Sheriff's Office:
Victim, alleged shooter spent much of day together
A 30-year-old man, who was shot Thursday, died in a Savannah hospital Saturday and the young woman accused of shooting him in the head, is expected to be charged with murder, according to Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes.
Shooting victim dies
James Stewart, 30, died Saturday afternoon at a Savannah hospital after he had been shot Thursday, according to Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes.
Alleged shooter denied bond
Marquana Adale Jasper, who is accused of shooting a man Thursday, has been denied bond.
Gas leak briefly closes part of Veterans Parkway
Construction crews hit a gas line Friday afternoon around 5 p.m. near Veterans Parkway in Hinesville. The northbound lanes of the road were closed for about 30 minutes while the line was repaired. The strong smell of gas drifted toward Oglethorpe Highway, but it remained open.
Shooting victim found in ditch
A Gum Branch man suffering from a bullet wound to the head was found in a ditch Thursday night near the intersection of Elim Road and Highway 196, according to Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes.
5-car crash causes 84 traffic jam
A five-vehicle crash on Oglethorpe Highway in Flemington late Wednesday afternoon caused a major traffic jam at the height of rush hour.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for June 5
Here are some of the recent reports filed by deputies with the Liberty County Sheriff's Office:
Long law focusing on driving safety
The Long County Sheriff's Office and the Ludowici Police Department have stepped up patrols and road stops in recent weeks to support the Governor's Office of Highway Safety's Click-It-Or-Ticket campaign and Summer HEAT initiative.
Hinesville PD blotter for June 4
Here are some of the recent reports filed by Hinesville Police officers:
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Soldiers risk lives to extinguish fire
Maryella Haynes had just finished preparing dinner for her family Tuesday and went outside to check on her kids when her granddaughter came out, yelling about a fire.
Man who drove through Kroger warned staff
A man drove through the Hinesville Kroger late Wednesday night, causing considerable damage to the store at 555 W. Oglethorpe Highway.
Walthourville official's home destroyed
The home of Walthourville Mayor Pro Tem Patricia Green on Carter Road was destroyed by a fire early Wednesday.
Shooting victim identified, shooter still loose
A Walthourville man was shot several times Monday night in a mobile-home park on Wilder Road.
More arrests in alcohol, tobacco fraud ring
The Walthourville Police Department has made two more arrests in connection with an illegal alcohol and tobacco ring raided last month.
Hensler completes impaired-driving enforcement course
Corporal Scott Hensler of the Hinesville Police Department recently completed an advanced roadside impaired-driving enforcement course taught by the Georgia Police Academy Division of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth.
Shooting victim critical
A Walthourville man was shot several times Monday night in a mobile home park on Wilder Road.
Sheriff's academy for Liberty residents
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office will host another 10-week Citizen's Academy beginning Aug.6.
Police probing Walthourville shooting
Authorities are investigating how a man was shot in Walthourville Monday night, according to Walthourville Police Chief Tracey McFadden.
Ludowici earns safety grant
The Georgia Municipal Association recently announced that the city of Ludowici received a safety grant check for $6,000. The funds will be used to purchase helmets, gloves, handbooks, manuals and radio systems.
Liberty County Sheriff's blotter for July 14
June 26: Simple battery - An officer was called to a disturbance on Deer Trail Lane in Midway. The complainant said her friend came over drunk at 6:30 a.m. They hung out all day until the friend wanted the complainant to get off the phone and go for a walk with her. The complainant said no, which made the friend mad, and she began swinging at her.
Hinesville Police Department blotters for July 11
June 28: Criminal trespass - An officer responded at Ballard Drive in reference to two unidentified men knocking on the complainant's door.
Three structure fires on 16 hours
Between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, three structure fires were reported in Liberty and Long counties. No one was injured, but 10 area residents now are without homes. The blazes appear to be unrelated.
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