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Sheriff’s report

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Tuesday, June 9. 2009

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Between Monday, June 1, and Saturday, June 6, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Christina Marie Brannon, failure to appear;
Eric Butch Brown, terroristic threats and acts;
Johnny Bunkley Jr., no valid insurance and driving with suspended license;
Jesse Rodger Burns, two counts theft by taking;
William Edward Clemens, probation violation;
Mitchell James Crawford, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and seat belt violation;
Shawn Stacy Edge, bench warrant;
Jeffery Lee Erdman, probation violation;
Timothy Wade Hall, two counts financial identity fraud and two counts financial transaction fraud;
Clifford Ray Jones, bench warrant;
Evan Michael Lyles, DUI under 21 and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana;
Joshua Bronder Slagle, DUI;
Keith Glenn Sorrell, two counts probation violation;
Megan Marie Stone, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana;
Christopher Wayne Timpson, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and seat belt violation. [Full story »]

Sheriff’s report

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Tuesday, June 2. 2009

Between Monday, May 25, and Sunday, May 31, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Vershunde Evette Curtis, no license on person and child restraint violation;
James Dustin Dunbar, DUI and too fast for conditions or driving on wrong side of roadway;
Hubert Lynn Hardeman, failure to appear;
Darius Deonta Owens, family violence simple battery and interfering with 911 call;
John Horace Owens Jr., warrant out of Henry County;
Summer Nicole Pruett, probation violation;
Joseph Russell Williams, failure to appear;
Wesley Jerome Young, bench warrant.

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Bishop faces 25 years to life for child molestation

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Tuesday, May 19. 2009

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Mindi Renae Bishop of Zebulon faces 25 years to life in prison for engaging in an alleged act of sodomy with a 15-year-old boy. [Full story »]

Murder victim's sister speaks out

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, May 19. 2009

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The sister of murder victim Trish Pitts reports she never trusted Roger Goolsby. That mistrust was well-founded. [Full story »]

Sheriff’s report

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Tuesday, May 19. 2009

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Between Monday, May 11, and Monday, May 18, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Larry Darnell Brown, tag light and ignition interlock violation;
Paul Alejandro Covarrubias, failure to obey an officer’s directions;
Petreon Lakeach Flewellen, violation of parole or probation;
Sinyonnia Latrice Harkness, violation of parole or probation;
Christopher Russell Howland, DUI drugs, prescription not in original container, failure to notify authorities after hitting an object, improper lane usage and unsafe tires;
Wayne Lamar Leach Jr., violation of parole or probation;
David Reynaldo Lopez, bench warrant;
Violet Viann Webster, terroristic threats and acts;
Steve Larry Wesson II, DUI, failure to maintain lane and open container. [Full story »]

Funeral services for murder victim set

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Tuesday, May 12. 2009

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Family and friends will gather to mourn murder victim Patricia Pitts this week. A bank fund has been established for the benefit of her four children and to pay funeral expenses. [Full story »]

Sheriff’s report

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Tuesday, May 12. 2009

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Between Monday, May 4, and Saturday, May 9, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Lee Shimbert Arnold, speeding, reckless driving and fleeing;
Mindi Renae Bishop, aggravated child molestation;
Tina Jo Coleman, violation of parole or probation;
Tandle Lee Cummings, DUI, failure to maintain lane and failure to stop at stop sign;
Justin Cody Davison, bench warrant;
Oper James Leeks Jr., child support;
Patrick Lamar Leeks Sr., child support;
Amos Tyrus Mays, violation of parole or probation;
Sharika Rochelle Smith, violation of parole or probation;
George Randy Storey, first degree cruelty to children;
Timothy Lee Whaley, family violence simple battery and two counts second degree cruelty to children. [Full story »]

GSP report

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Tuesday, May 12. 2009

Georgia State Patrol Post 26 in Thomaston investigated one traffic crash in April in Pike County, with one injury. Troopers issued 78 citations including 32 speeding and 22 seat belt violations. They issued 59 warnings. [Full story »]

Sheriff’s report

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009

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Between Monday, April 27, and Monday, May 4, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Timothy Jake Butler, speeding and racing on highway;
Ronnie Louis Fritts, disorderly conduct;
Paula Harmon, violation of parole or probation;
Randy Kevin Jimmerson, off bond;
Joshua Allen Kennedy, aggravated assault;
William Ray Livingston, driving with a suspended license and headlight violation;
Michael Anthony Lynn, possession of marijuana;
Janae Unique Maracelis, bench warrant;
Warren Jeffery Peppers, speeding, reckless driving, passing on hill crest and improper use of center lane;
Shawn Monroe Pope, violation of parole or probation;
Billy Joe Williamson, speeding 95 in 45 mph zone and reckless driving;
Brian Ashley Woodall, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. [Full story »]

Sheriff's office to investigate stolen property

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Tamara Sharman

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009

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The Friday night theft of a Polaris four-wheeler and trailer is being investigated by the Pike County sheriff's office. The vehicle disappeared during the night after the thief entered property on Highway 109 East by cutting a fence. [Full story »]

Suspected burglar arrested

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Tuesday, April 28. 2009

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The Pike County sheriff's office arrested a 17-year-old suspected burglar on Monday, April 20. [Full story »]

Sheriff’s report

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Tuesday, April 28. 2009

Between Monday, April 20, and Sunday, April 26, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Andreco Rafael Barber, 30 days to serve or pay $1,000;
Morrissa Lashavion Barkley, driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain lane;
Nicholes Jejuan Burden, DUI, driving with a suspended license and failure to maintain lane;
Quincey Chaney, violation of parole or probation;
Kelley Deanne Hall, violation of parole or probation;
Kristen Hill, burglary and giving a false address;
Dudley James Horn, speeding and driving without a license;
Kory Antonio Maddox, probation violation;
Antwaun Mahone, violation of parole or probation;
Antonio Ray Mena, DUI and failure to maintain lane;
Jeffery Owens Sr., special presentment bench warrant;
Rashard Shellman, theft by taking;
Michael Lewis Smith, burglary;
Paul Reid Stephens, two counts child molestation;
Shaneka Laquna Stroud, failure to appear;
Bobby Gene Williams, child molestation and aggravated child molestation.
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Sheriff's department arrests suspect

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Thursday, April 23. 2009

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Pike County Sheriff's Police arrested a 17-year-old suspected burglar on Monday, April 20. [Full story »]

Sheriff’s report

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Tuesday, April 21. 2009

Between Monday, April 13, and Sunday, April 19, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Timothy John Arnold, DUI and failure to dim lights:
Bethany Ann Ray Bledsoe, violation of parole or probation;
Roosevelt Eric Crawley III, disorderly conduct;
Tina Louise Gilliam, violation of parole or probation;
Sarah Brooklyn Lively, battery;
Shanna Case McCard, entering an auto;
Chasity Rae McKissick, violation of parole or probation;
Connie Charles McMillan, disorderly conduct;
James Damcro McMullen, DUI, driving while unlicensed, failure to maintain lane and giving false name/address to police;
Robbie Lynn Rawlins, family violence simple battery;
Nelson Tyrone Smith, fleeing, obstruction, DUI and tag light violation. [Full story »]

Sheriff’s report

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Tuesday, April 14. 2009

Between Tuesday, April 7, and Monday, April 13, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Austin Adair Allen, family violence simple battery;
Birzavith Qorpel Benton, violation of parole or probation;
Charles Bevel Conner Jr., family violence criminal trespass;
Denver Clay Dickson, two counts burglary, three counts vandalism to a place or worship, and two counts second degree criminal damage to property;
Moses Lee Holmes, interfere with 911 call and family violence criminal trespass;
Jacob Wade Nicholson, two counts burglary, three counts vandalism to a place of worship and two counts second degree criminal damage to property;
Jeffery Lewis Owens, failure to illuminate tag, DUI and driving with suspended or revoked license;
Jill Marie Pritts, DUI, speeding, driving while unlicensed and endangering a child DUI;
Robbie Lynn Rawlins, family violence simple battery;
Jacob James Wilson, two counts burglary, three counts vandalism to a place of worship and two counts second degree criminal damage to property;
Shana McCard, entering an auto. [Full story »]