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Spalding sheriff Wendell Beam has released artist sketches of two suspects in a teen predator incident that occurred September 9.

A youg female said two men in the truck began following her as she drove along Hamil Road in eastern Spalding County about 7:45 a.m. It continued to follow her along East McIntsoh Road to Old Atlanta Road. When she stopped at a traffic light, the driver of the truck got out and tried to open the door of the female's vehicle.

She drove west on McIntosh Road but, at a second stop light, the driver of the truck approached her vehicle a second time with a gun in his hand. The female finally stopped at a church and the truck drove west on Hwy. 92.

The suspect driver is a white male in his 20s. He is tall and slender and has dark brown hair and a beard. He was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. The passenger in the truck was also a white male in his 20s. He is heavyset with strawberry colored hair.

The truck is white, possibly a Ford Ranger, with black bumpers, chrome wheels and a black toolbox in the back.

If you have any information on this truck or those in it, call the Spalding S.O. CID at 770-467-4282 or 911.

Spalding sheriff Wendell Beam has issued a lookout for the truck pictured herewith with regard to a possible teen predator incident that occurred September 9.

A youg female said two men in the truck began following her as she drove along Hamil Road in eastern Spalding County about 7:45 a.m. It continued to follow her along East McIntsoh Road to Old Atlanta Road. When she stopped at a traffic light, the driver of the truck got out and tried to open the door of the female's vehicle.

She drove west on McIntosh Road but, at a second stop light, the driver of the truck approached her vehicle a second time with what looked like a gun in his hand. The female finally stopped at a church and the truck drove west on Hwy. 92.

The suspect driver is a white male in his 20s. He is tall and slender and has dark brown hair and a beard. He was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans. The passenger in the truck was also a white male in his 20s. He is heavyset with strawberry colored hair.

The truck is white, possibly a Ford Ranger, with black bumpers, chrome wheels and a black toolbox in the back.

If you have any information on this truck or those in it, call the Spalding S.O. CID at 770-467-4282

Skeletal remains thought to be that of a Marine veteran missing from Henry County since May have been found in Upson County.
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Benefactor:
Scouts, community honor Life Springs founder Julian Danielly.

Be there or...:
Buttermilk Ball set for October 8; tickets on sale now.

Back door:
New entrance road to high school being constructed.

Terry Kay:
Acclaimed author to visit Pike County September 24.

Molena:
Council discusses budget, water bill complaints.

Election:
No candidate for one post so qualifying reopens Aug. 29-31 in Molena.

Welcome back:
Schools back in session in Pike County after summer break.

Bash:
Back to school event assists families, pre-K program.

Appreciation:
Local woman's grandchildren reach out to thank law enforcement officers.

Football:
Pirates fall 31-14 to Ola; next game is September 2 at Monticello.

On Friday, August 19, 2016 United Bank announced it entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC to assume all deposits and approximately $17.8 million in assets of the Woodbury Banking Company based in Woodbury, Georgia. United Bank purchased both insured and uninsured deposits and therefore all Woodbury Banking Company depositor accounts will be honored in full. The Woodbury Banking Company location will open as normal on Saturday, August 20 at its regular times and customers will be able to conduct business as usual. [Full story »] 

Millage rates:
County's going down; school system's going up.

Big build:
School system properties see major upgrades over summer; some work ongoing.

Longevity:
Helen Mangham celebrates her 101st birthday.

Fatality:
Dead motorcyclist, SUV driver that hit him identified; investigation ongoing.

Football:
Pirates tie McIntosh in scrimmage; kickoff regular season Friday at Ola.

Be prepared:
Back to School Bash set for Saturday morning at old middle school campus.

Ch...ch...ch...changes:
Georgia Power will close Zebulon office effective October 20.

Julian Danielly:
Benefactor who donated $3 million to build Life Springs Church complex to be honored August 21.

Dream come true:
Two young Pike pilots fly vintage aircraft to Oshkosh air show.

Kickoff:
Pirates, who play first six games on the road due to stadium construction, scrimmage at McIntosh Thursday.

An SUV crossed the center line on Hwy. 18 near The Cedars golf course just after 3 p.m. Sunday and struck a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was dead at the scene.

PCSO traffic investigators worked the accident. The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of the family.

The investigation will continue as blood samples were taken and will be submitted to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab for toxicology analysis.

On Sunday, 08/07/2016, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Steven Keith Spires, 31, was arrested at the Scottish Inn in McDonough, Georgia. The arrest was made by members of the McDonough Police Department and members of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest followed a brief standoff when Spires initially refused to exit the hotel room to surrender to law enforcement personnel. Spires did surrender without incident. [Full story »] 

A young child who was taken by her father without permission was located by law enforcement officers Monday around 12:30 p.m. Her father was taken into custody.


The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the parental abduction of a 4 year old white female. Miley Marie Cambron was taken without permission from a location on County Line Road Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia around 1:00 a.m. this morning by her father Matthew Cambron, white male, 30 years old, blonde/brown hair, 508, 140 pounds. Matthew and Miley were last seen on County Line Road walking in a westerly direction towards 19/41. [Full story »] 

Stephen and Susan Johnson:
Couple charged with rape, false imprisonment of teen.

It's free:
Next Movies in the Park event is July 29 a rec. dept. football field.

Arrests:
Zebulon police, Pike deputies arrest suspects in area theft ring, recover stolen property.

Confrontation:
Pike deputies shoot man who would not drop AR-15.

Rare instruments:
Dr. John Riley will play his collection of harp guitars at Library July 28.

Smooth ride:
Paving projects ongoing around Pike County.

It's free:
Next Movies in the Park event is July 29 a rec. dept. football field.

Sweltering:
Summer off to hotter than normal start.

Local author:
Evening with Gwen Roland planned for July 21 at Edwards public library.

Municipal votes:
Mayoral races on tap in Molena and Meansville in November.