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Updated: Man shoots dog three times

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Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Thursday, September 2. 2010
Updated: 4 hours ago
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A man shot a neighbor’s dog multiple times after the canine reportedly charged at him. [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court Aug. 18

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Wednesday, September 1. 2010
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The Barrow County Superior Court recently sentenced the following people. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves innocence or charges cannot otherwise be proved. [Full Story »] 

Videotaping leads to woman’s arrest

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Tuesday, August 31. 2010
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An Auburn woman arrested in May for videotaping her neighbor has been arrested again. [Full Story »] 

‘Sexually crude gestures’ cause dispute

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Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Monday, August 30. 2010
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Winder Police were called to a Stovall Street apartment after a woman reported having a verbal dispute with one of her neighbors. [Full Story »] 

Updated: Woman hoards soccer balls to thwart ‘Mexicans’

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Sunday, August 29. 2010
Updated: 4 days ago
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A Winder woman called police to report that a “Mexican” had climbed her fence to retrieve a soccer ball and had caused damage to the fence. [Full Story »] 

Homeless, drunk couple passes out at apartment complex

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Sunday, August 29. 2010
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A deputy was called to an Atlanta Highway address in response to a report of two people passed out in front of an apartment complex. [Full Story »] 

Prison escapee captured by Winder Police officers

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Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Saturday, August 28. 2010
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A man who escaped from the Phillips Transitional Center did not have long to enjoy his freedom before being captured by Winder Police. [Full Story »] 

Husband wrecks car, claims to have killed dog

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Friday, August 27. 2010
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A domestic dispute took an ugly turn after a man threatened to commit his wife to a mental institution. [Full Story »] 

Safety Zone program nominated for award

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Thursday, August 26. 2010
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Barrow County Emergency Services recently nominated the department’s Safety Zone program for the annual International Association of Fire Chief’s Award for Excellence. [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court August 9 - 12

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
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The Barrow County Superior Court recently sentenced the following people. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves innocence or charges cannot otherwise be proved. [Full Story »] 
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