Douglas
CRIME & SAFETY
Toddler who accidentally shot himself in Douglas Walmart parking lot dies
DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - The Douglas Police Department (DPD) posted an update to the two-year-old who accidentally shot himself in the chest on Wednesday, July 3. In a Facebook post, DPD said that the child died on Saturday afternoon at a trauma center in Jacksonville. WALB previously reported that the...
Alleged thieves cause hit and run, drag store employee down the road during foiled tire theft
On June 18, 2024, two individuals — a male and a female — were caught allegedly stealing tires and rims from M and R Truck Accessories on South Peterson Avenue. After being discovered, they left and allegedly dragged an employee down the road, causing injuries that required medical treatment then caused an accident and left the scene. The two suspects, Megan Lukes, 42, and Richard Shannon Jewell, 51, were arrested and jailed a short distance away.
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