Middle school student suspended over threats

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety Archives
Friday, May 22. 2009
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The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident this week involving a Westside Middle School student who on her school bus allegedly wrote a letter threatening to harm 20 other girls at the school. [Full Story »] 

Gang member arrested by BCSO

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Mike Buffington
in Public Safety Archives
Wednesday, May 20. 2009
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A 34-year-old member of a criminal street gang was arrested Monday at a home in Bethlehem after a search turned up a loaded weapon and some marijuana. [Full Story »] 

Statham man busted for growing pot at home

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety Archives
Thursday, April 9. 2009
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Acting on a tip, narcotics investigators from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office on Monday went to a home in Statham and busted a 55-year-old resident for manufacturing marijuana. [Full Story »] 

Man found dead in car

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety Archives
Friday, February 13. 2009
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A man was found dead in his car Feb. 11 in some woods off Tom Miller Road. The Barrow County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Office are investigating. [Full Story »] 

Child molestation suspect worked at local school

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety Archives
Wednesday, February 11. 2009
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Michael Lee Womack, 55, Winder, was arrested by Barrow County Sheriff's Office Investigators this week on two counts of child molestation and one count of cruelty to children. [Full Story »] 

Pastor charged with burning own church

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Wednesday, February 11. 2009
Comments (4)
A three-year joint investigation by Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigators and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has resulted in a second arrest in the 2005 arson of New Life Deliverance Church in Barrow County. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff, County at odds over finances

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Sunday, October 19. 2008
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By Kristi Reed
After receiving an extra $606,800 last month to cover cost overruns at the Sheriff’s Office for fiscal year 2008, Sheriff Joel Robinson is now asking for more money.
[Full Story »] 

Drunken attack leads to multiple charges

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Saturday, October 18. 2008
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A Statham man was arrested Sunday on charges stemming from a domestic dispute. [Full Story »] 

Man calls police after son shot with BB gun

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Thursday, October 16. 2008
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An Auburn man called the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office after his teenage son was shot with a BB gun. [Full Story »] 

Undercover operation leads to arrests

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Thursday, October 9. 2008
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The Barrow County Methamphetamine Task Force has arrested two individuals as a result of an investigation into the illegal sale of prescription drugs at 428 Foxdale Road in Winder. [Full Story »] 
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