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Authorities uncover burglary ring

Sharp attention to detail and a traffic stop helped the Liberty County Sheriff's Office and the Hinesville and Midway police departments shut down what LCSO Sheriff Steve Sikes is calling a "burglary ring."

February 15, 2013 | By Patty Leon | Public Safety

New prosecutor sworn in

Liberty County Superior Court Chief Judge David Cavender sworn in Alexis Smith as a new assistant district attorney Monday at the courthouse.

February 14, 2013 | Staff report | Public Safety

Sheriff's office breaks up 'burglary ring'

According to a news release from the Liberty County Sheriff's Office, several arrests have been made in what the sheriff called a "burglary ring" after a month-long investigation.

February 13, 2013 | Staff Report | Public Safety

Bike chase spans two counties

A Fort Stewart soldier was arrested Monday after fleeing from officers on a motorcycle in a two-county chase that reached 120 miles per hour.

February 13, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Public Safety

HPD blotter for Feb. 13

Jan. 14: Counterfeit currency - A man reported he found a counterfeit $5 bill lying on the ground at the intersection of Timberlane Circle and West Oglethorpe Highway.

February 13, 2013 | Staff report | Public Safety

Drugs prompt sheriff to shift strategy

Liberty County Sheriff Steve Sikes said Tuesday drugs are the biggest crime problem in Liberty County as he presented a plan to combat the issue with more drug dogs.

February 11, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Public Safety

5-year-old killed on way home from school

A 5-year-old Bryan County boy died after being hit by a truck as he was getting home from school near Pembroke Thursday.

February 09, 2013 | By Crissie Elrick Bryan County News | Public Safety

Bryan County child hit by truck dies

The Bryan County child who was hit by a truck Thursday while getting off of a school bus has died.

February 08, 2013 | Bryan County News | Public Safety

Rabid dog bites owners

A Riceboro couple is undergoing preventive treatment for rabies after both were bitten by the family dog which has tested positive for the virus.According to the Coastal Health District, the German shepherd was not up-to-date on its rabies vaccination. Liberty County Environmental Health officials remind residents to get all pets vaccinated. It's the law and not only protects the pet but also family members.

February 07, 2013 | Staff report | Public Safety

Stewart-Hunter DES, LCSO partner in Project Lifesaver

The Liberty County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield's Directorate of Emergency Services to allow Fort Stewart families to participate in Project Lifesaver.

February 04, 2013 | By Randy C. Murray | Public Safety

Fourth robbery suspect turned herself in

Another suspect has been arrested in the Jan. 15 attempted robbery that reportedly began at Liberty Inn & Suites and affected Wells Fargo Bank on Gen. Screven Way.

February 02, 2013 | Staff report | Public Safety

Sheriff's blotter for Feb. 1

Jan. 10 Simple battery - A couple argued in the middle of the intersection at Live Oak Church and Griffin Park roads about their three small children, two of whom were in the car during the argument. The man said his girlfriend slapped his arm and pushed him, but he didn't want to pursue charges. The woman said the man yelled but never touched her in a harmful way. She added that she had custody of all three kids.

February 01, 2013 | Staff report | Public Safety

Terrorist group woman denied bond

Accused FEAR militia member Heather Salmon was arraigned Thursday on 13 counts, including charges of malice murder, felony murder, violations of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act and making a false statement. She entered a not-guilty plea before Long County Superior Court Judge Robert Russell.

February 01, 2013 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Public Safety

State probes suspicious fires near Ellabell

The Georgia Forestry Commission is investigating two suspicious fires that recently started in open fields in Magnolia Creek subdivision in Ellabell.

February 01, 2013 | By Lori Wynn Bryan County News | Public Safety

Accused milita member pleads not guilty

Accused FEAR militia member Heather Salmon was arraigned Thursday morning on charges of malice murder, felony murder, violations of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, firearm possession during the commission of a crime, aggravated assault and making a false statement. She entered a not-guilty plea before Long County Superior Court Judge Robert Russell.

January 31, 2013 | By Mike Riddle | Public Safety

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Body found at Holbrook Pond

Military authorities are investigating the death of a man at Holbrook Pond on Fort Stewart. The man's body was found at the campsite, which is used by military personnel and retirees. The site is roughly 5 miles from the main post area and sits off of Ga. 144 east, about 10 miles from Richmond Hill.

November 30, 2013 | By Lewis Levine | Public Safety

New battered-women's shelter director sets goals

Cynthia Gates began her position as executive director of the Tri-County Protective Agency in August and now is "getting acclimated" to the job.

November 30, 2013 | By Denise Etheridge | Public Safety

Paper mill accident victim identified

A man was killed shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday at an Interstate Paper warehouse on Interstate Paper road in Riceboro.

November 29, 2013 | By Lewis Levine Correspondent | Public Safety

Fatality reported at paper mill

A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in an industrial accident at Interstate Paper in Riceboro. Midway Volunteer Fire and Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Joe Feinhals could not provide additional details, but said the incident involved a forklift. The accident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. at a warehouse on the site of Interstate Paper. The incident is under investigation.

November 29, 2013 | By Lewis Levine Correspondent | Public Safety

Midway teen dies from accidential gunshot

A Liberty County High School senior, Austin John Eisner, 18, died from an accidental gunshot wound Sunday at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah. The accidental shooting took place Saturday at Coastal Auto Parts and Recycling near Walthourville. Eisner was transported to Memorial by helicopter.

November 29, 2013 | By Denise Etheridge | Public Safety

Fatality reported at Interstate Paper

November 27, 2013 | Staff Report | Public Safety

Schools continually testing safety procedures

School administrators are well aware that a crisis can happen anywhere - even here - putting staff and students at risk, which is why the district prioritizes safety.

November 27, 2013 | By Denise Etheridge | Public Safety

Storms may be headed this way

The National Weather Service is warning that severe thunderstorms are possible in our area today, into tonight.

November 26, 2013 | Staff report | Public Safety

Hinesville PD blotter for Nov. 25

Oct. 28: Burglary, forced entry -A Zachary Court resident returned home to find her front door kicked in and about $2,200 in televisions, gaming machines, an iPad and fire safe taken.

November 25, 2013 | Staff report | Public Safety

Liberty County Sheriff's blotter

Oct. 13: Rape - A woman on Palmetto Trace in Hinesville reported being sexually assaulted while at a house party on Plantation Road. The woman said she drank several beers and a mixed drink then went to a bedroom in the back of the house to lie down. She said she fell asleep and later woke to find a man she knew from the party assaulting her. She said she screamed and several people came into the room. Another party guest hit the alleged aggressor in the face. The woman later admitted hitting him herself. The man told the woman and ...