Former Toccoa murder suspect enters guilty plea on trafficking, gang activity charges

This 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 […]

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Martin resident arrested for Grand Larceny in SC

Stephens 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 […]

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TPD seeking information suspect

The 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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