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Fatal shooting case remains in legal limbo

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Thursday, September 13. 2012

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By Walter Geiger

The curious case of Frenchie Fambro remains in legal limbo with two critical motions and their outcomes pending. [Full Story »]

The criminal element faces indictment

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Thursday, September 6. 2012

The following cases are on the docket to be heard by the September term Lamar County grand jury which will convene September 10.

Cortney Contia Adams, theft by taking and criminal trespass.

Cornelius Akwasi Amofah, possession of marijuana.

Howard Ledon Anderson, failure to maintain lane, tampering with evidence, possession of marijuana and obstruction of an officer.

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Stan Greene found safe

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Tuesday, August 28. 2012

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UPDATE: GREENE WAS FOUND AND IS SAFE.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating a missing Barnesville native. William Stan Greene, 56, of west Bibb County was last seen in the Thomaston Road area on Thursday, August 23, 2012. According to family members, Greene has been suffering from depression and has not been acting like himself. After not returning home after a couple of days, the family notified the Bibb Sheriff’s Office. [Full Story »]

Arson suspected in blaze

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Monday, August 27. 2012

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Arson is suspected in a suspicious fire that destroyed a home on Hwy. 36 West just before midnight Sunday. [Full Story »]

Recognize this bike?

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Friday, August 24. 2012

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This bike, a Canondale Advance R-600, was recovered as part of a theft investigation at a home at 881 Cannafax Rd. here.

This is a high-end bicycle bearing serial number 5439-109978.

If you have any idea to whom it belongs, call the LCSO at 770.358.5159.

Man in wheelchair hit by car

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Friday, August 17. 2012

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A local man who daily travels the streets of Barnesville in his motorized wheelchair was struck by a car at about 5 p.m. downtown. [Full Story »]

Check scam suspects sought

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Tuesday, August 14. 2012

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Authorities are looking for suspects involved in a check scam. [Full Story »]

The criminal element to be arraigned

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Saturday, August 11. 2012

The following cases are set for arraignment at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 with Judge William Fears presiding:

Timmy Jerome Alford, Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act sale of a controlled substance, VGCSA possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; [Full Story »]

Criminal element goes to court

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Friday, August 3. 2012

The following cases will be heard during non-jury criminal proceedings in Lamar County Superior court August 16.

Judge William A. Fears will preside.

Probation revocation:

• Zanarey McDowell, theft by receiving stolen property;

• Quintarius Hall, statutory rape; [Full Story »]

Monroe employee charged with misappropriating funds

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Tuesday, July 31. 2012

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via Allison Selman-Willis, MCSO

A Monroe County employee has been charged with felony theft by taking after misappropriated county funds were discovered and reported to the Commissioners' Office. [Full Story »]

Ruffians, troublemakers sentenced

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Sunday, July 29. 2012

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The following cases were adjudicated in Lamar superior court July 5 with Judge Bill Fears presiding.

• Alton McKinley, statutory rape: revoked 15 years, 10 months and 28 days probation, stay away clause.
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Judge hammers post-tornado looter

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Wednesday, July 25. 2012

By Walter Geiger

A Dekalb County man who looted the one remaining building at the Hot Shot convenience store here after the April 28, 2011 tornado has been sent to prison. [Full Story »]

Hines Prescription Shop offers $500 reward

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Friday, July 20. 2012

Security cameras caught two males breaking into Hines Prescription Shop shortly after midnight Wednesday, July 11. Barnesville police said they appeared to be going after prescription drugs. [Full Story »]

Our criminal element: July 16 court calendar

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Saturday, July 7. 2012

These cases are included on the July 16 trial calendar to be heard in Lamar superior court with Judge Tommy Wilson presiding:

• Rodriquez Foster, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and obstruction of an officer.

• Rodriquez Cential Foster, aggravated assault, reckless conduct and discharge of a gun near a public street. [Full Story »]

The criminal element in court July 5

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Monday, July 2. 2012

The following cases will be heard in Lamar County superior court July 5 at 9 a.m. with Judge Bill Fears presiding:

• Charles A. Harrell, false imprisonment and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; probation revocation. [Full Story »]