Sheriff contacts GBI over parts controversy

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in News
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
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Barrow County’s retiring sheriff has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into an ongoing dispute with a Snellville supply firm that in 2007, outfitted 36 sheriff’s office vehicles with allegedly overpriced equipment that did not meet county specs. [ Full Story » ] 

Nine arrested for family violence

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, December 10. 2008
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Is the cold weather keeping people too close for comfort? Or is it the pressure of the worsening economy? Or maybe the stress of the holiday season? [ Full Story » ] 

Body being treated as homicide case

Posted by
Susan Norman
in Public Safety
Monday, November 17. 2008
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The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an unidentified person whose badly decomposed body was discovered Sunday evening behind a vacant house near Statham. [ Full Story » ] 

Man orders wife out of car, goes to jail

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Tuesday, October 28. 2008
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A domestic dispute over bills ended in a trip to jail for a Winder man. [ Full Story » ] 

Man wants help from Mayor, GBI and FBI

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Sunday, October 26. 2008
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A Winder man dissatisfied with the level of service he received from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office said he was going to take his complaint to higher authorities. [ Full Story » ] 

Man returns home, finds evidence of pool party

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Thursday, October 23. 2008
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A Hoschton man returned home after a trip to find his residence had been damaged and his pool apparently used for a party. [ Full Story » ] 

Cameras, money stolen from Apalachee High School students

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Wednesday, October 22. 2008
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Cameras, money and cell phones were among the items stolen from students at Apalachee High School earlier this month. [ Full Story » ] 

Sheriff, County at odds over finances

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in News, Top Stories
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

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Saturday, October 18. 2008
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A Statham man was arrested Sunday on charges stemming from a domestic dispute. [ Full Story » ] 

Man tests limits of motorcycle, lands in jail

Posted by
Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Tuesday, October 7. 2008
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A Gwinnet County man was arrested for reckless driving after using Hwy. 316 as a test track. [ Full Story » ] 
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