While a man is facing a court appearance for allegedly murdering his Winder wife and dumping her body in an Auburn well, authorities in the town of Metter in southeast Georgia are going back into closets to dust off files pertaining to his former life.
Before James Morris “Jim” Lynn Jr., 42, moved to Winder and married Tonya Faye Royster, he was married to another woman whose death was ruled a suicide.
Lynn is being held in the Barrow County Detention Center for charges of obstruction and murder after Tonya Lynn went missing on Wednesday.
Carvy Snell, the owner of the Metter Advertiser, said he couldn’t recall who Lynn was until he saw the picture of his face online this weekend when stories broke over the disappearance and death of Tonya Lynn.
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Winder man killed in wreck
A 31-year-old Winder resident died Friday afternoon in a collision with a large truck on Highway 11 South just past the Winder Corners Shopping Center, according to a press release from the Winder Police Department.
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Accused Athens cop killer in Barrow jail
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith disclosed today that the suspect in the March 22 killing of an Athens-Clarke County police officer is being housed in the Barrow County Detention Center.
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Marijuana plant found in Statham raid, 5 arrests made
Five drug-related arrests were made early this morning when approximately 40 police officers and Sheriff’s deputies raided three Statham homes, according to a Barrow County Sheriff’s Office release. Police reportedly confiscated quantities of marijuana, including a marijuana-plant, drug related objects and a firearm.
The residences included in the warrant search were 2353 Greeson Road, 537 Peters Street and 572 Peters Street. The Peters Street houses were raided simultaneously, the release states. [Full Story »]
The residences included in the warrant search were 2353 Greeson Road, 537 Peters Street and 572 Peters Street. The Peters Street houses were raided simultaneously, the release states. [Full Story »]
Bethlehem man killed in wreck
A 24-year-old Bethlehem man was killed Tuesday, March 22, in a motorcycle accident on Mount Moriah Road in Auburn, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
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Orr indicted on felony cruelty charge
A Barrow County grand jury this week indicted a former lieutenant with Barrow County Emergency Services in connection with a 2010 Christmas Day gun incident that seriously injured both him and his pregnant daughter.
According to information from the office of the Clerk of Superior Court, the grand jury indicted Todd Orr for cruelty to children in the second degree and reckless conduct.
Cruelty to children in the second degree is a felony. The other charge is a misdemeanor. An indictment does not determine guilt or innocence but means that after hearing evidence presented by the Barrow County District Attorney’s Office believed a crime was committed and should go to trial.
The 23-member panel convened Monday and completed its work Tuesday, after having heard 61 cases.
For more details, pick up a copy of this week's edition of the Barrow Journal, or open a free e-edition account on this website.
According to information from the office of the Clerk of Superior Court, the grand jury indicted Todd Orr for cruelty to children in the second degree and reckless conduct.
Cruelty to children in the second degree is a felony. The other charge is a misdemeanor. An indictment does not determine guilt or innocence but means that after hearing evidence presented by the Barrow County District Attorney’s Office believed a crime was committed and should go to trial.
The 23-member panel convened Monday and completed its work Tuesday, after having heard 61 cases.
For more details, pick up a copy of this week's edition of the Barrow Journal, or open a free e-edition account on this website.
Convicted molester to serve 'life plus 40 years' behind bars
A 35-year-old Hoschton man who faced justice this week in Barrow County will spend the rest of his life behind bars for molesting a young female family member over a period of several years.
At the end of a four-day trial, a Barrow County jury found Edward Pershing Hunt guilty of rape, aggravated child molestation, child molestation and cruelty to children.
Superior Court Judge David Motes sentenced him to serve life plus 40 years in prison, according to a press release from the Barrow County District Attorney’s Office. [Full Story »]
At the end of a four-day trial, a Barrow County jury found Edward Pershing Hunt guilty of rape, aggravated child molestation, child molestation and cruelty to children.
Superior Court Judge David Motes sentenced him to serve life plus 40 years in prison, according to a press release from the Barrow County District Attorney’s Office. [Full Story »]
Early morning party leads to 20 youth arrests
Complaints about a loud party at a residence on Cooks Road in Barrow County led to the arrest of 20 young people early Saturday morning.
Reports said neighbors called deputies multiple times between 3:40 and 4:05 Saturday morning complaining of excessive noise coming from a party at a home on Cooks Road. [Full Story »]
Reports said neighbors called deputies multiple times between 3:40 and 4:05 Saturday morning complaining of excessive noise coming from a party at a home on Cooks Road. [Full Story »]
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