Archive By Section - Public Safety
Pembroke police have an unusual theft case on their hands.
January 17, 2011
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By Hallie D. Martin
Special to the Courier
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Public Safety
Fort Stewart will soon relieve military police of their responsibilities for making traffic stops and writing tickets on two state highways cutting through the southeast Georgia Army post.
January 17, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Public Safety
A brush fire Saturday that scorched five acres in Hinesville prompted the evacuation of residents in the Crystal Lake subdivision near Airport Road. The fire began shortly before 12:30 p.m. and spread quickly because of the area's dry conditions. The flames raged behind homes in the neighborhood, which is on Rowe Street.
January 12, 2011
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Staff report
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Public Safety
Forecasters' weekend weather warnings had coastal Georgia residents bracing for treacherous road conditions, but the intermittent rain and freezing temperatures that moved into Liberty County on Monday fell short of what many in the area had expected.
January 12, 2011
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Staff report
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Public Safety
A Long County fugitive who had been on the loose for more than a month was apprehended Thursday.
January 10, 2011
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Public Safety
Long County law enforcement authorities are still looking for a suspect who is believed to be armed and dangerous, Thomas Darnell Jefferson, 23.
January 07, 2011
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Public Safety
A Midway police officer found a missing Alzheimer's patient at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at a truck stop in Liberty County.
January 07, 2011
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Staff report
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Public Safety
Effective Jan. 17, the speed limit on Georgia Highway 144 West and 119 will change from 55 mph to 45 mph.
January 07, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Public Safety
A Long County man recently was arrested for reportedly stealing from a blind woman who lives in his neighborhood.
January 07, 2011
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Public Safety
ATLANTA - The White House is trying again to get two Georgia attorneys appointed to the federal bench.
January 06, 2011
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Associated Press
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Public Safety
Although fireworks-related injuries on New Year's Eve usually are par for the course throughout the United States, Liberty County didn't have any incidents that involved people being rushed to the emergency room.
January 05, 2011
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By Seraine Page
Staff writer
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Public Safety
SAVANNAH - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say they intercepted and seized 1,783 pieces of counterfeit exercise equipment imported from China at the port of Savannah.
January 04, 2011
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Associated Press
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Public Safety
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office's warning is clear: Absolutely do not drink and drive this weekend.
December 31, 2010
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Seraine Page
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Public Safety
A woman was forced into the trunk of her car Wednesday night in Richmond Hill and driven to Liberty County, according to police.
December 31, 2010
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By Hallie D. Martin
Special to the Courier
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Public Safety
Many years ago, Long County law enforcement entities primarily were known for speed traps. They've come a long way, though. Today, both the Long County Sheriff's Office and the Ludowici Police Department have shed that image and have established themselves as professional departments respected in the surrounding area and in the state.
December 30, 2010
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Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Public Safety
