SPD accepting machine gun bids through July 24

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Katie Cofer
in Statham/Bethlehem Archives
Wednesday, July 13. 2011
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The Statham Police Department will be accepting written bids via e-mail and fax only for the sale of a Smith & Wesson Model 76 9mm Submachine Gun and two magazines through July 24.

All sales must be completed through a licensed Federal Firearms Dealer and must be in compliance with applicable federal and state firearms laws. Buyers must be able to pass any background checks that may be required. Those interested in viewing the weapon may do so by requesting an appointment in writing.

Appointments will be scheduled for July 18-22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. only. Bids and viewing appointment requests may be submitted to:  Chief Steve Martin c/o City of Statham Police Department by email at stevemartin@stathampd.com or by fax at 770-725-0615. No phone calls will be accepted.

Gray van raises Statham residents' concerns

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Susan Norman
in Statham/Bethlehem Archives
Friday, February 11. 2011
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Two Statham residents reported that two men in an unmarked gray van were in their neighborhoods last week reportedly trying to sell security systems. Both residents said they had received an earlier email warning about people selling security systems and were concerned. [Full Story »] 

SPD adopts electronic collision reporting

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in Public Safety Archives
Tuesday, October 26. 2010
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The Statham Police Department has recently begun using the Georgia Electronic Accident Reporting System (GEARS). [Full Story »] 

Statham Police awarded federal grants

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Monday, October 25. 2010
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The Statham Police Department will soon have another officer on the street. [Full Story »] 

Armed robber strikes Statham store

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Saturday, October 16. 2010
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Statham Police are currently investigating a Friday night armed robbery at the Railroad Street Piggly Wiggly.

Store employee Tessa Trotter said two employees were mopping when a masked gunman entered the store shortly after 9 p.m. on Oct. 15. The gunman approached one of the employees from behind and demanded money.

Trotter said the employee went to the cash drawer, but had difficulty opening it because she was so frightened. Before the employee could open the drawer, the gunman cocked his weapon and pointed it at the woman, Trotter said.
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Statham Police make arrests in burglary cases

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Tuesday, September 21. 2010
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Two burglars are behind bars after being arrested by Statham Police last week. [Full Story »] 

Statham Police Dept. is now on Facebook

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Tuesday, August 24. 2010
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The Statham Police Department now has a social media presence. [Full Story »] 

Statham Police report five arrests

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Tuesday, July 6. 2010
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Statham Police arrested five people during the past week. [Full Story »] 

Tree falls in mobile home park, no injuries reported

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Tuesday, June 15. 2010
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Statham Police were dispatched to the McCarty Mobile Home Park on June 5 after a tree fell during the early morning hours. [Full Story »] 

Barrow authorities conduct gambling raid

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Monday, June 14. 2010
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Six local businesses suspected of running illegal gambling operations were raided last week by local authorities.

Law enforcement officials served warrants during simultaneous raids at the Shell Station located at 10A Patrick Mill Road in Winder, the Shell Station at 830 Loganville Highway in Bethlehem, the G & S Shop at 669 Atlanta Highway in Winder, Big Don’s game room and the Universal Game Room both on West May Street in Winder and the Sam’s Shell Station also located on West May Street in Winder.

The warrants were obtained as a result of a four week long undercover operation by personnel from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, the Winder Police Department, the Department of the Treasury and the Statham Police Department.
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