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Owner cited after larger dog takes bite out of smaller pup

An Auburn man was cited for not controlling his dog after police were called to a residence on Springbrook Drive after the dog allegedly attacked a smaller, female dog. Read More
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Spurned lovers keep Barrow deputies busy over weekend

Barrow County Sherrif’s deputies had their hands full with scorned lovers over the weekend. Read More
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Romantic carwash rendezvous cut short with arrest of couple

Barrow County Sheriff’s K-9 officers were notifed that they were needed by the Auburn Police Department on Jan. 28. Read More
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Missing toddler found safe and sound with family

A missing toddler was found safe and sound shortly after family members alerted the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office she was missing. Read More
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Man arrested after forcing people from home at gunpoint

The Barrow County SWAT was called out to a Kings Court residence Monday night after receiving a call that a man was barricaded in his home. Read More
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New CERT members honored by Emergency Services

New CERT members honored by Emergency Services

Barrow County Emergency Services Chief Dennis Merffield recognized the latest graduates of the county’s Community Emergency Response Team Tuesday night. Read More
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Thieves commit a ‘fowl’ act when they rob chicken house

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a possible burglary in progress on Loganville Hwy., and met with the complainant, who said he had made contact with two people trespassing on his property. Read More
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‘Yurt’ going to jail, kids

Several Winder police officers on Friday arrested a group of underage drinkers who had turned a Fort Yargo yurt into a party palace. Read More
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What about Bob? One man drives through yard in search

An Auburn man was arrested on Jan. 16 after he drove his vehicle through a woman’s front yard and then backed over her flower bed in search of "Bob." Read More
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Man uses knife to drag woman, dog into woods

Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a Hog Mountain Road in reference to a male and female fighting at a residence. Read More
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No arrests made yet in Kendall Park 911 hoax

There has been no arrest made yet in the 911 hoax which sent a Barrow County neighborhood into lockdown shortly after the beginning of the year. Read More
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Auburn teenager busted for pot possession after traffic stop

An Auburn teen who was traveling as a passenger in a vehicle police pulled over for failing to maintain lane, was cited for possession of marijuana on Jan. 9. Read More
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Suicide man’s cause of death in pond incident

The Winder Police Department are trying to locate the next of kin of a man whose body was found in a private pond off Holsenbeck School Road last Thurstday. Read More
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Drunk man attempts to start car without keys, goes to jail

A Winder man was arrested and charged with public drunkeness after a police officer found him attempting to crank his vehicle while his keys rested in the floorboard nearby. Employees at Loco’s called the Winder Police Department Saturday night in reference to a suspicious male who was sitting in a vehicle. When the officer arrived on the scene, he could see that the man, identified as Malcom Brian Blettler, was attempting to turn the ignition ... Read More
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Marijuana and shotgun lead to law enforcement visit

Two Auburn teenagers are probably breathing sighs of relief after an incident involving a 12 gauge and some marijuana — didn’t lead to charges for the teens. Read More
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Man’s body found in pond

Winder Police confirmed that a body was found in a private pond off Holsenbeck School Road. Read More
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School bus involved in fender bender

There were no injuries in a minor accident involving a Barrow County School bus Thursday morning. The accident took place near Sonic in Winder. Read More
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Flinging french fries impetus for roommate break up

Disputes top the list for City of Auburn Police this week, whether domestic or civil. Read More
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Man perceives his private parts to be weapons

A Winder man was arrested Monday night after unveiling his undercarriage to a Winder police officer. Read More
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County survives new year with no major accidents

The New Year’s holiday came and went in Barrow County — and was a relatively safe one. Read More
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Squeegee-wielding white knight attempts to save woman

A man attempted to save a woman who he thought was in distress last week by wielding a squeegee against the vehicle she was sitting in at a local gas station. Read More
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911 hoax sends SWAT team to subdivision

911 hoax sends SWAT team to subdivision

Despite what a 911 caller wanted residents of the Kendall Park subdivision in Winder to believe, they were not in any danger Tuesday night. Read More
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Debate of who is the biggest ladies man ends in arrest

Christmas Day led to something more than merriment for one family after a man was allegedly stabbed by his brother during an argument over who the ladies loved more turned violent. Read More
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Man hides his pot, but not well enough to avoid bust

While on patrol in Blackberry Farms Subdivision in Auburn an APD officer observed a white BMW parked in front of a residence and then witnessed the same BMW leaving and conducted a traffic stop due to a taillight violation. Only — the officer found more than a burnt-out light. When he approached the vehicle when he smelled a strong odor of burnt marijuana, according to the police report. Read More
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Man flees roadside nap spot, fails to zip up pants

A Winder police officer got more than an eyeful after he was dispatched to a call in reference to a person sitting in the roadway, drinking. Read More
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Barricaded porn viewing the key to husband’s arrest

A Lighthouse Estates man eschewed ambiance last week to barricade himself in a room by wedging a chair under a door so that he could watch an adult film. Read More
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Barrow Emergency Services helps 200 have a very Merry Christmas

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Fire injury requires life flight

Fire injury requires life flight

A burn victim was lifeflighted from the Holly Hill Parking lot around 7:20 p.m. Friday after being injured in a West May Street blaze. Traffic was backed up in all directions with numerous law enforcement and emergency service personnel on the scene. Read More
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Serving warrant ends up opening door to myriad crimes

A standard warrant arrest turned into more charges for another man when Auburn officers found a stolen vehicle, multiple other stolen items and drugs at a residence on Green Tree Drive in Auburn. Read More
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Man enters auto for baby’s good, gets slapped

A woman who called police after witnessing her boyfriend entering an automobile that did not belong to them got quite a surprise when she also was arrested. Read More
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Say cheese — but don’t steal it, as that’s shoplifting

Who doesn’t like cheese? At least one Winder woman does, as she was arrested for shoplifting two packages of the dairy product from Ingles. Read More
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Where’s my pig? Woman seeks meat from business

A woman contacted the Winder Police Department about the most beloved of breakfast meats — pork. Read More
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Man preying on elderly women nabbed by WPD

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No use mooning over arrest

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Fickle love causes burglars to identify local theft ring

The Winder Police Department recently made five arrests in what officers believe to be a local theft ring. Read More
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BARROW COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SENTENCINGS

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McDonald’s employee reports man claiming to watch store

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Women encouraged to be wary of greasy-handed man

The City of Winder Police Department has received information from a local tire service shop of three separate incidents in recent days regarding a suspicious male. Read More
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Winder PD issues warning about man approaching women

The City of Winder Police Department has received information from a local tire service shop of three separate incidents in recent days regarding a suspicious male. According to Mike Cain of Bob’s Tire Service located in Winder, there have been three senior women that visited the shop and asked to have their axles and wheels checked.  Read More
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BARROW COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT SENTENCINGS

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Barrow EMS worker dies

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Man arrested after issuing online cage fight challenge to cop

An Auburn man was arrested after updating his Facebook status. Read More
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Manager almost taken out at knees outside Mickey D’s

A manager at the Winder McDonald’s was almost taken down at the knees when a disgruntled customer acted as if she was going to run the woman over. Read More
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Jamaican call yields 911 call

A Winder man was arrested and charged with battery after his son called 911 from a neighbor’s home. Read More
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Point gun at cop, get tased

A taser was used to subdue a man in Statham after a police officer cornered the man who had a gun pointed at him. The officer was on patrol Saturday evening when he saw a suspicious vehicle in the Texaco gas station parking lot. He ran the tag, but found no one around. Read More
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