Thief arrested while trying to protect plastic chairs from rain

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, July 14. 2010
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A Statham man was charged with theft by taking after he was unable to satisfactorily explain why he had removed several items from a neighbor’s yard.

A 14-year-old juvenile was out walking his dog when he saw Bradley Presnell, 52, of 2234 Wagon Wheel Trail in Statham, taking some chairs and other items from behind a residence. [Full Story »] 

Winder man shot in argument over money

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Susan Norman
in Public Safety
Friday, July 24. 2009
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A 25-year-old Winder man was shot Thursday during an argument over money, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office.

The victim, whose wounds were not life-threatening, was taken to an area hospital. His identity has not been disclosed.

Arrested and being held without bond at the Barrow County Detention Center is 19-year-old Keyon Neal of Winder.

The incident happened around 4 p.m. July 23 at 845 Brandon Drive and is still under investigation.



Atlanta firefighter arrested in Barrow

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Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, July 8. 2009
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An Atlanta firefighter was arrested last week for allegedly beating and sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, who is a paramedic in the Johns Creek area and resides in Barrow County. [Full Story »] 

Two Winder-Barrow High School students arrested for bomb threat

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Susan Norman
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Friday, January 23. 2009
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Two Winder-Barrow High School students were arrested Friday in connection with the Jan. 13 bomb threat that forced the evacuation of the high school. [Full Story »] 

Seven underage drinkers arrested at vacant house party

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Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
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Auburn police responding to a noise complaint at a vacant house in Auburn’s Elk Grove subdivision early Sunday interrupted a party with underage drinkers. [Full Story »] 

GSP, local departments list arrests

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Kristi Reed
in Public Safety
Friday, July 18. 2008
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Arrests made last week by the Auburn, Bethlehem, Statham and Winder police departments and the Georgia State Patrol include the following: [Full Story »] 
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