Lula
CRIME & SAFETY
2-year-old dies after unusual report of possible drowning
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 2-year-old involved in an unusual possible drowning last week died two days later the Richmond County Coroner announced Monday. The Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen, says he responded to the Children’s Hospital Of Georgia, Wellstar/MCG in reference to a baby death. A Hall County...
Deputies find fentanyl, cocaine says report
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A deputy discovered a gun and several illegal drugs inside a woman’s SUV during a July 22 traffic stop, according to police reports. The woman, 23, of Jefferson, was arrested on a driving under the influence charge, according to a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office document.
Gangster arrested for Athens man’s murder
A second suspect has been arrested for the murder of 29-year-old Antwone Shalmar Lay of Athens who was recently shot to death in the parking lot of a church in Jackson County. Delvin Duran Buckles, a 37-year-old purported street gang member, was taken into custody Thursday at the Clarke Gardens apartment complex and subsequently booked into the Jackson County Jail on murder and other felony charges related to Lays death.
Multi-Vehicle Wreck Friday on Ga. 17 outside Clarkesville
Ga. 17 outside Clarkesville was shut down on and off for about an hour on Friday, July 26, as emergency personnel dealt with a three-car wreck between Sam Bell Road and Winding Stair Road outside Clarkesville. The near head-on collision was reported at 11:40am and involved three vehicles spread over several hundred feet. Initially, deputies from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office directed traffic to keep one lane flowing, but the investigation and cleanup resulted in the road being fully closed until the vehicles were removed by towing companies. An ambulance from Habersham County Emergency Services obtained refusals from those involved after on-scene evaluations. Habersham County Emergency Services Engine 13, Engine 16, Med 16, Battalion 1, Captain 1, and PIO responded, along with several units from the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating.
Dacula man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop on I-985 in South Hall County
A traffic stop in South Hall County resulted in the arrest of Dacula man on driving under influence and drug possession charges Thursday night. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said drivers reported seeing Robert Averill DeJarnette, 35, driving recklessly in the southbound lanes of SR 365 near Ramsey Road.
Flowery Branch man arrested in Gainesville for driving under the influence
A Flowery Branch man was arrested Saturday on driving under the influence charges after a brief chase on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. Hall County Sheriff’s Office officials said deputies saw Elvis Gutierrez Bello, 24 driving erratically at around 2:30 a.m. on Browns Bridge Road. Bello allegedly passed deputies...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.