The Voice of Wonderful NE Georgia
MJ Kneiser/WLHR in Lavonia A Lavonia man, wanted for Aggravated Assault and a Probation Violation, is back behind bars after a short stand-off with police. According to Police, it happened Sunday morning when officers tried to serve a search warrant at a residence on Maurice Way, formerly Shufford St. According to reports, the suspect refused to come out of the […]
Read moreThis morning, Demetrius Sanchez Smith, 34, of Toccoa, entered a last-minute guilty plea on two charges of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, as well as methamphetamine and cocaine trafficking counts. Smith’s jury trial was scheduled to begin this morning in Stephens County Superior Court, but Smith entered his guilty plea to the charges before a jury […]
Read moreStephens County resident has been arrested and charged with Grand Larceny by the Oconee County South Carolina Sheriff’s Office. Zachary Dewain Butler, of Gumlog Road, Martin, was taken into custody following an investigation into the theft of a diamond engagement ring valued at $2,500. According to an incident report on file with the OCSO, a woman called the sheriff’s office […]
Read moreJake Eligh Vanesse, 19, of Toccoa, is in custody after local police officers responded to a report of gunfire in Toccoa yesterday. On July 20, at approximately 4:15, officers with the Toccoa Police Department were dispatched to South Hill Street in Toccoa in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, officers met with the complainant who stated someone was shooting a […]
Read moreThe Toccoa Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an individual involved in a shooting on July 18. On July 18, shortly before 4 p.m.,Toccoa Police Department was dispatched to Falls Park Apartments on Prather Bridge Road in response to a report of gunfire, Police Chief Jimmy Mize told WNEG News. Upon arrival, officers secured the scene […]
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