A Winder man was arrested last week after attempting to run over his son with a truck.
The son had just driven his girlfriend to her home on Cedar Trail, when his father, Thomas Ray Ulrich, 44, of 1105 Bankhead Highway in Winder, crashed his Dodge truck into the son’s vehicle.
Father attacks son with truck
Ulrich, allegedly angry that his son was late getting home from his date, was lying in wait in the driveway of the girlfriend’s residence. As soon as the girlfriend stepped out of the car, Ulrich accelerated and struck the front bumper of his son’s vehicle. Ulrich then revved the engine and attempted to drive on top of his son’s car with his son still inside the vehicle.
The girlfriend and the girlfriend’s mother witnessed the incident and yelled at Ulrich to stop. Ulrich swore at the girlfriend’s mother and punched the window on his son’s car before driving away.
When asked why his father would try to run over him, the son said that Ulrich had a drinking problem and was likely intoxicated. The officer noted that the victim was badly shaken from the incident.
Ulrich was charged with family violence aggravated assault for using his Dodge 3500 truck in a manner which could have caused serious bodily harm or death to his son. He was also charged with criminal damage to property for causing more than $500 worth of damage to his son’s car. Additional charges include first degree cruelty to children, third degree cruelty to children, disorderly conduct and hit and run.
$395,000 stolen from Winder businessman
Shortly after a planned merger with another human resources company failed to materialize, a Winder businessman learned that $395,000 was missing from his company’s payroll account.
The man was in the process of closing his company when the theft occurred.
When reviewing his bank records, he found several unauthorized withdrawals made during January and February of this year.
The businessman said he has been in civil court for months trying to resolve the situation, but decided it was time to press criminal charges.
The man identified the suspect as an employee of the company with which he had originally planned to merge his company. According to the report, two former employees of the victim now work for the other company. The victim believes the perpetrator used login information from those employees to access his accounts. The victim said that the two employees were fired shortly after the disappearance of funds from his account.
An investigation is ongoing.
Statham man runs, but cannot hide
A deputy on patrol recognized a wanted man near the intersection of Barber Creek Road and Highway 316.
When the deputy exited his vehicle, Derrick Mayweather, 27, of 1678 Doc McLocklin Road in Statham, ran into a nearby wooded area.
After pursuing Mayweather through the woods, the deputy lost sight of him near a church on Barber Creek Road.
Other units responded to assist in the search, but they were unable to locate Mayweather and terminated the search.
The following morning, the deputy went to the house belonging to Mayweather’s mother. The mother lives approximately 500 yards away from the location where the deputy had lost sight of Mayweather the previous evening.
The mother said she had not seen her son, but gave permission for the deputy to search a trailer on the property. A Statham deputy had advised the Barrow deputy that Mayweather had been sleeping in the trailer.
When deputies attempted to open the door of the trailer, they discovered it had been barricaded with a chair. Upon making entry to the trailer, a male voice called out, “Who is it?”
The deputies identified themselves and Mayweather surrendered.
Mayweather was arrested on two outstanding warrants for obstruction and theft by taking. Additionally, Mayweather was charged with obstruction for fleeing from deputies the previous night.
After deputies discovered a metal pipe of the type commonly used to smoke crack cocaine in the trailer with Mayweather, he was also charged with possession of drug related objects.
Truck left at repair shop reported stolen
A man called the Sheriff’s Office to report that his truck had been stolen from Navalto Auto, 305 Atlanta Highway, Winder.
The man said he left the vehicle with the shop owner in September and paid a $500 deposit for needed engine repair work.
The victim said he passed the shop several times over the next few weeks, but never saw his truck at the shop.
The victim made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the owner by phone. After a week of calls, the shop owner finally returned the victim’s call saying he was going out of town and would have the vehicle ready when he returned.
The victim, fearing the owner had packed up shop and left town, reported the vehicle stolen.
Two days later, a deputy was dispatched to Dunahoo Road in reference to the stolen vehicle.
The vehicle was returned to the owner.
No details were provided regarding how the vehicle ended up at the Dunahoo Road address and no information was given regarding the whereabouts of the shop owner.
Man reports fence stolen
A Winder man called the Sheriff’s Office after noticing a 100’ section of fence on his Loganville Highway property had been stolen.
The deputy noticed two distinct spots along the driveway where telephone poles had been removed. According to the report, the poles appeared to have been removed with a shovel and a truck. The poles were not on the victim’s property, but were in the vicinity of the missing section of fence.
The estimated value of the fence is $1,000. The case remains under investigation.
Woman charged after drugs found in aunt’s purse
Police patrolling on North Broad Street noticed a woman acting suspiciously near the Chevron station.
The woman, Amanda Gale Pendergrass, 23, of 1124 Highway 211 in Winder, had no identification and seemed very nervous when questioned by officers.
When the woman began reaching into her purse, one of the officers asked her to stop. The woman replied that she did not have anything in her purse and that the purse actually belonged to her Aunt Donna.
The officer asked for consent to search “Aunt Donna’s” purse. Pendergrass agreed.
During the search, officers found a light bulb with the base removed. The bulb contained a white residue on the glass which later tested positive as methamphetamine. The purse also contained a plastic straw with a white, powdery residue and a metal Camel Menthol Lights container which held a corner baggie of crystal meth.
A criminal history check indicated that Pendergrass was wanted for a probation violation on original charges of shoplifting. Pendergrass was arrested for the outstanding warrant and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug related objects.
Jewelry, television stolen from home
Burglars made away with numerous pieces of jewelry, a television and household items from an Octavia Court residence.
The victim reported damage to a wooden privacy fence behind the residence. A window on the back side of the house was also broken.
The case remains under investigation.
Deputies dispatched to VFW party
Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the VFW on Watson Road in Winder after receiving reports of fighting at a large party.
Upon arrival, deputies noticed that a large crowd was leaving the location. Hired security personnel advised that several people had been fighting, but that the situation was under control.
The private security officer further said the party was a "powder keg waiting to go off."
Deputies remained at the scene until the crowd had mostly dispersed. The reporting deputy noted that, as with past problems at the VFW, the majority of the vehicles appeared to be from out of town.
The VFW adjunct approached the deputy and asked why he was there. According to the report, the man “spoke with a belligerent attitude” and demanded to know if the deputy saw any violations.
When the deputy advised the man why the Sheriff’s Office had been called, the man reportedly asked, "Did you see anything?" When the deputy said no, the man replied "I didn't think so."
Deputies left the scene, but returned later after a noise complaint. Upon arrival, deputies determined no violations existed.
The incident was reported to the Sheriff.
Man arrested for speeding
A Lawrenceville man was arrested after keeping his foot too hard on the pedal while eastbound on Highway 316.
A Barrow County Sheriff’s deputy clocked a red Ford Mustang travelling 110 mph in a 65 mph zone.
The driver, Felix Garcia, 24 of 1200 Alexander Court in Lawrenceville, could not provide the deputy with any reason for driving in excess of the posted limit.
Garcia was arrested for speeding and transported to the Barrow County Detention Center.
Man escapes police on foot
Winder Police have issued a warrant for a man who ran from police after a Saturday night confrontation outside McNeal Market.
Police responded to the market after receiving a report of a suspicious black male hiding in a white Buick passenger car. According to the caller, the man was asking people for money as they passed his vehicle. Before police arrived at the scene, the man, later identified as Willie Gordon, was seen entering McNeal Market.
Officers waited outside the market for Gordon to exit. When he did, a witness identified Gordon as the man who had been soliciting money.
When questioned by the officers, Gordon denied asking anyone for money. Gordon said he had just walked from his residence on Apperson Drive to the store. When the officer explained that a witness had already identified him, Gordon changed his story.
A criminal information check showed that Gordon was wanted by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office for probation violation. At that point, Gordon reportedly said “F*** this s***,” and ran towards the Save-a-Lot parking lot. Two officers pursued on foot and repeatedly ordered Gordon to stop.
After Gordon scaled the fence separating Holly Hill Mall property and the Regal Apartments, officers lost sight of him.
Officers obtained a warrant for obstruction against Gordon after his escape.
The girlfriend and the girlfriend’s mother witnessed the incident and yelled at Ulrich to stop. Ulrich swore at the girlfriend’s mother and punched the window on his son’s car before driving away.
When asked why his father would try to run over him, the son said that Ulrich had a drinking problem and was likely intoxicated. The officer noted that the victim was badly shaken from the incident.
Ulrich was charged with family violence aggravated assault for using his Dodge 3500 truck in a manner which could have caused serious bodily harm or death to his son. He was also charged with criminal damage to property for causing more than $500 worth of damage to his son’s car. Additional charges include first degree cruelty to children, third degree cruelty to children, disorderly conduct and hit and run.
$395,000 stolen from Winder businessman
Shortly after a planned merger with another human resources company failed to materialize, a Winder businessman learned that $395,000 was missing from his company’s payroll account.
The man was in the process of closing his company when the theft occurred.
When reviewing his bank records, he found several unauthorized withdrawals made during January and February of this year.
The businessman said he has been in civil court for months trying to resolve the situation, but decided it was time to press criminal charges.
The man identified the suspect as an employee of the company with which he had originally planned to merge his company. According to the report, two former employees of the victim now work for the other company. The victim believes the perpetrator used login information from those employees to access his accounts. The victim said that the two employees were fired shortly after the disappearance of funds from his account.
An investigation is ongoing.
Statham man runs, but cannot hide
A deputy on patrol recognized a wanted man near the intersection of Barber Creek Road and Highway 316.
When the deputy exited his vehicle, Derrick Mayweather, 27, of 1678 Doc McLocklin Road in Statham, ran into a nearby wooded area.
After pursuing Mayweather through the woods, the deputy lost sight of him near a church on Barber Creek Road.
Other units responded to assist in the search, but they were unable to locate Mayweather and terminated the search.
The following morning, the deputy went to the house belonging to Mayweather’s mother. The mother lives approximately 500 yards away from the location where the deputy had lost sight of Mayweather the previous evening.
The mother said she had not seen her son, but gave permission for the deputy to search a trailer on the property. A Statham deputy had advised the Barrow deputy that Mayweather had been sleeping in the trailer.
When deputies attempted to open the door of the trailer, they discovered it had been barricaded with a chair. Upon making entry to the trailer, a male voice called out, “Who is it?”
The deputies identified themselves and Mayweather surrendered.
Mayweather was arrested on two outstanding warrants for obstruction and theft by taking. Additionally, Mayweather was charged with obstruction for fleeing from deputies the previous night.
After deputies discovered a metal pipe of the type commonly used to smoke crack cocaine in the trailer with Mayweather, he was also charged with possession of drug related objects.
Truck left at repair shop reported stolen
A man called the Sheriff’s Office to report that his truck had been stolen from Navalto Auto, 305 Atlanta Highway, Winder.
The man said he left the vehicle with the shop owner in September and paid a $500 deposit for needed engine repair work.
The victim said he passed the shop several times over the next few weeks, but never saw his truck at the shop.
The victim made several unsuccessful attempts to reach the owner by phone. After a week of calls, the shop owner finally returned the victim’s call saying he was going out of town and would have the vehicle ready when he returned.
The victim, fearing the owner had packed up shop and left town, reported the vehicle stolen.
Two days later, a deputy was dispatched to Dunahoo Road in reference to the stolen vehicle.
The vehicle was returned to the owner.
No details were provided regarding how the vehicle ended up at the Dunahoo Road address and no information was given regarding the whereabouts of the shop owner.
Man reports fence stolen
A Winder man called the Sheriff’s Office after noticing a 100’ section of fence on his Loganville Highway property had been stolen.
The deputy noticed two distinct spots along the driveway where telephone poles had been removed. According to the report, the poles appeared to have been removed with a shovel and a truck. The poles were not on the victim’s property, but were in the vicinity of the missing section of fence.
The estimated value of the fence is $1,000. The case remains under investigation.
Woman charged after drugs found in aunt’s purse
Police patrolling on North Broad Street noticed a woman acting suspiciously near the Chevron station.
The woman, Amanda Gale Pendergrass, 23, of 1124 Highway 211 in Winder, had no identification and seemed very nervous when questioned by officers.
When the woman began reaching into her purse, one of the officers asked her to stop. The woman replied that she did not have anything in her purse and that the purse actually belonged to her Aunt Donna.
The officer asked for consent to search “Aunt Donna’s” purse. Pendergrass agreed.
During the search, officers found a light bulb with the base removed. The bulb contained a white residue on the glass which later tested positive as methamphetamine. The purse also contained a plastic straw with a white, powdery residue and a metal Camel Menthol Lights container which held a corner baggie of crystal meth.
A criminal history check indicated that Pendergrass was wanted for a probation violation on original charges of shoplifting. Pendergrass was arrested for the outstanding warrant and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug related objects.
Jewelry, television stolen from home
Burglars made away with numerous pieces of jewelry, a television and household items from an Octavia Court residence.
The victim reported damage to a wooden privacy fence behind the residence. A window on the back side of the house was also broken.
The case remains under investigation.
Deputies dispatched to VFW party
Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the VFW on Watson Road in Winder after receiving reports of fighting at a large party.
Upon arrival, deputies noticed that a large crowd was leaving the location. Hired security personnel advised that several people had been fighting, but that the situation was under control.
The private security officer further said the party was a "powder keg waiting to go off."
Deputies remained at the scene until the crowd had mostly dispersed. The reporting deputy noted that, as with past problems at the VFW, the majority of the vehicles appeared to be from out of town.
The VFW adjunct approached the deputy and asked why he was there. According to the report, the man “spoke with a belligerent attitude” and demanded to know if the deputy saw any violations.
When the deputy advised the man why the Sheriff’s Office had been called, the man reportedly asked, "Did you see anything?" When the deputy said no, the man replied "I didn't think so."
Deputies left the scene, but returned later after a noise complaint. Upon arrival, deputies determined no violations existed.
The incident was reported to the Sheriff.
Man arrested for speeding
A Lawrenceville man was arrested after keeping his foot too hard on the pedal while eastbound on Highway 316.
A Barrow County Sheriff’s deputy clocked a red Ford Mustang travelling 110 mph in a 65 mph zone.
The driver, Felix Garcia, 24 of 1200 Alexander Court in Lawrenceville, could not provide the deputy with any reason for driving in excess of the posted limit.
Garcia was arrested for speeding and transported to the Barrow County Detention Center.
Man escapes police on foot
Winder Police have issued a warrant for a man who ran from police after a Saturday night confrontation outside McNeal Market.
Police responded to the market after receiving a report of a suspicious black male hiding in a white Buick passenger car. According to the caller, the man was asking people for money as they passed his vehicle. Before police arrived at the scene, the man, later identified as Willie Gordon, was seen entering McNeal Market.
Officers waited outside the market for Gordon to exit. When he did, a witness identified Gordon as the man who had been soliciting money.
When questioned by the officers, Gordon denied asking anyone for money. Gordon said he had just walked from his residence on Apperson Drive to the store. When the officer explained that a witness had already identified him, Gordon changed his story.
A criminal information check showed that Gordon was wanted by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office for probation violation. At that point, Gordon reportedly said “F*** this s***,” and ran towards the Save-a-Lot parking lot. Two officers pursued on foot and repeatedly ordered Gordon to stop.
After Gordon scaled the fence separating Holly Hill Mall property and the Regal Apartments, officers lost sight of him.
Officers obtained a warrant for obstruction against Gordon after his escape.
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