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Chapman seeks raise for Walton County deputies
Walton County Sheriff Joe Chapman is looking for a few good men or women and the money to pay them, and the ones he already has, a little more. “Today I am 23 deputies short […]
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Monroe PD Reports: Theft charge after suspect asks for $150 to return alleged stolen phone
The following are the incidents reported by the Monroe Police Department between Feb.23 – March 2, 2017. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the second part. Please note […]
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WCSO Alerts: Deputies respond to slew of vehicle wrecks
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for the March 3 – 5, 2017. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Friday, March 3, 2017 ZONE 1 Vehicle […]
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Monroe PD Report: Dispute over who was the snitch
The following are the incidents reported by the Monroe Police Department between Feb.23 – March 2, 2017. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the first part. Please note […]
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Coffee with a Cop in Social Circle
Social Circle Chief of Police Tyrone Oliver is inviting the residents to drop by the Butcher Block between 7 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, for Coffee with a Cop. You will have the […]
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WCFR crews kept busy Sunday with brush fires
With a moderately high fire danger over the weekend, Walton County Fire Rescue reported that Sunday was a busy day with crews responding to several brush fires. “It was a yellow flag day, meaning use […]
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Walton County Fire Rescue interns get lesson in air rescue
Some members of the public were concerned when they saw a crowd of emergency vehicles and firefighters on property on Highway 81 near Corinth Church in Loganville on Friday, but it turned out to be […]
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Monroe PD Reports: Woman allegedly choked unconscious and raped in domestic dispute
The following are the incidents reported by the Monroe Police Department between Feb.17 – 23, 2017. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the final part. Please note an […]
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Uninvited weekend house guest in Monroe charged with burglary
A Monroe family returned from a weekend out of town trip to find that while they were gone someone had taken up residence in their home. According to Monroe Public Safety Director Keith Glass, they […]
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WCSO Alerts: Vehicle accidents continue to keep deputies busy
Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for March 1, 2017. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. ZONE 1 Nothing Reported. ZONE 2 Vehicle Accident- Deputies responded to a […]
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Monroe PD Reports: Concern over photographer picking up children for photo shoot
The following are the incidents reported by the Monroe Police Department between Feb.17 – 23, 2017. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the third part. Please note an […]
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Breaking: Single vehicle wreck on Highway 138 at Amber Hills Road
Officials are currently working a single vehicle accident on Highway 138 at Amber Hills Road. One vehicle overturned with one patient. The injuries were minor and the patient declined transportation. Battalion Chief Craig League said […]
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Update: Athens man dies after vehicle runs into back of trash truck in Walton County
Update A 30-year-old Athens man died early Thursday morning when his vehicle ran into the back of a garbage truck that was stopped on Highway 78 westbound in Walton County. According to Georgia State Patrol […]
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WCSO Alerts: Safety checks net several drug arrests
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. ZONE 1 Arrest- Keith Guy and Barbra Boyd were arrested […]
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Monroe PD Reports: Domestic disputes, gunshot death, theft and damage to property
The following are the incidents reported by the Monroe Police Department between Feb.17 – 23, 2017. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the second part. Please note an […]
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WCSO Alerts: Terroristic threats, DUI, child endangerment charges and MVAs
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for Monday Feb. 27, 2017. Please note an arrest does not constitute a conviction. ZONE 1 Theft- Deputies responded to a residence in the area of […]
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Monroe PD Reports: Warrants taken on student after 12-year-old gets concussion
The following are the incidents reported by the Monroe Police Department between Feb.17 – 23, 2017. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the first part. Please note an […]
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WCSO Alerts: DUI charge after man found asleep at the wheel
Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for the period Friday to Sunday, Feb. 24 – 26, 2017. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. ZONE 1 Arrest- Thomas Diebel […]
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Monroe PD Reports: Report of road rage involving gun, slew of domestic disputes
The following are the incidents reported by the Monroe Police Department between Feb.10 – 16, 2017. Due to the length, this report has been split into four parts. This is the final part. Please note an […]
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WCSO Alerts: Cow trailer allegedly stolen, air released from motorist’s tires
Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Community Alerts for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. ZONE 1 Nothing Reported. ZONE 2 Nothing Reported. ZONE 3 […]