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GBI Makes Arrest in Connection to Cordele Homicide Case
CORDELE, Ga. (WGXA) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced on Friday the latest arrest in a Cordele homicide case. The GBI arrested 21-year-old Kevin Bernard West Jr. in connection to the death of 30-year-old Davieon Lavant of Cordele. The GBI charged West with one count each of Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony.
After man shoots father in Houston County, community member says it 'breaks our heart'
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Houston County man is in jail today for allegedly shooting and killing his father. It happened on Wimberly Road in Haynesville. The sheriff's office says 21-year-old Alexzander Capella-Ortega shot his father after the two had a domestic dispute. Adalberto Ortiz-Nieves was pronounced dead at...
Perry Police looking for wanted man
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Perry Police Department needs your help finding a wanted man. According to a recent Facebook post by the department, they’re looking for 21-year-old Marquavious Manning. Police say he’s wanted for Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony....
Area Beat Report May 9, 2024
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Arrest Summary Carter, Elijah Amarau (In Jail), 19, Giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement officer/Obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Media Incident Reports 5/9 120 Pecan Terrace at 1:01 a.m., Information for officer 500 West Lamar St. at Sumter County Courthouse at […] The post Area Beat Report May 9, 2024 appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
Ashburn Man Arrested with DUI
Staff Reports On May 5th, 2024, officers with the Cordele Police Department arrested Twenty-Five-Year-Old Triston Stephens of Ashburn after he was found to be driving under the influence and in possession of methamphetamine. Just after Midnight, officers responded to the Interstate I-75 Southbound Off-ramp at Exit 99, where a caller stated an abandoned vehicle was […] The post Ashburn Man Arrested with DUI appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
City Commmission Meeting May 7, 2024
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor The Cordele City Commission met on Tuesday May 7, 2024 at 9am at the Cordele City Hall Courtroom with Chairman Joshua Deriso, Commissioner Vest Beal Shepard, Commissioner Isaac H. Owens, Commissioner Royce Reeves, Sr., Commissioner Wesley Rainey and City attorney, Tommy Coleman in attendance. We started the meeting with […] The post City Commmission Meeting May 7, 2024 appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Schley County Emergency Management reports tornado, multiple power outages reported across Chattahoochee Valley
ELLAVILLE, Ga. (WTVM) - A tornado touched down in Ellaville, Schley County Emergency Management confirmed to News Leader 9. Sumter, Marion and Macon counties were also under tornado warnings, but they have since been lifted. According to the officials, there is no significant damage, but multiple trees are down and...
Crisp Academy installs lightning detection system
CORDELE, Ga. – The Crisp Academy is getting a major boost when it comes to informing students and families about severe weather. Thanks to a new system installed by the sheriff’s office. The lightning detection system was installed Wednesday and provides and audible warning when dangerous weather is...
At age 99, Jimmy Carter is still exercising his right to vote
ATLANTA, Ga. (CNN Newsource/Atlanta News First) - Former President Jimmy Carter, age 99, is still exercising his right to vote. Carter’s grandson, Jason Carter, said the nation’s 39th president cast a mail-in ballot this week for the May 21 Georgia primary, emphasizing his grandfather is not going to miss an election.
Americus City Manager Diadra Powell Hears Citizen Concerns April 29 th
Americus City Manager Diadra Powell held a discussion open to the public on April 29 th . Terri Crawford expressed “concerns about the downtown area and the historic district. The sidewalks are horrendous. I have fallen on Church Street where there was actually a paver missing.” Crawford mentioned that the closure of the South Lee Street bridge […] The post Americus City Manager Diadra Powell Hears Citizen Concerns April 29 th appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
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