Public Safety & Crime Section
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Burglars caught breaking into dry cleaners The Winder Police Department, along with other law enforcement officers, responded quickly to a report of a burglary at Elders Cleaners at 227 N. Broad St. |
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Drunk driver arrested after car wages war on Statham mailbox Statham Police Chief Roger Tripp says 2008 was closing out calmly. We have pretty good contact with the citizens and they are quick to call us," said Tripp. "I am pleased they have that confidence in us to come and check out a situation, even if it is only a minor thing." Visibility is part of the community policing concept which Tripp values. The City of Statham is experiencing the impacts ... |
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Three juveniles charged after brawl breaks out Two juveniles have been charged with disorderly or indecent conduct and another charged with simple battery following a dispute that led to a physical altercation on Dec. 27 in Auburn. The three boys, ranging from 8-14 years old, are awaiting a letter from the Department of Juvenile Justice, that will state what day they are expected to face a judge. Auburn police were dispatched ... 
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Shell Station clerk robbed at gunpoint Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Shell Station at Loganville Hwy. and Carl Bethlehem Road after two men allegedly robbed the clerk and one customer at gunpoint on Dec. 6. One of the suspects left behind an energy drink that has been collected as evidence in the case. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in a white Honda Accord prior to police arrival. Reports say Thomas ... |
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Auburn may put K-9s back on duty Although the program was discontinued in 2006, the idea of incorporating a dog to aid police in sniffing out drugs is in the works in Auburn and Police Chief Fred Brown is asking for approval from Council to put the K-9 unit back in action. |
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Dog survives gunshot wound Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to 537 Chicken Lyle Road on Dec. 2, after William Andrew Norris, Winder, found his 3-year-old German Shepherd named Heidi laying in a pool of her own blood in the dog house and called police. |
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Jud Smith graduates from Sheriff's training Barrow County Sheriff-Elect Jud Smith successfully completed an intense, month-long training program on Friday, Dec. 12, and on Tuesday, Dec. 30, he will take his oath of office as Sheriff.
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