Friday, May 24, 2013
The female also reportedly discussed ideas related to a campaign for pets against meth and chickens wearing bikinis.
A Winder business owner was forced to call the Barrow County Sheriff's Office after a woman refused to leave his property, claiming it was "God's land" and she could be there if she so desired. On May 19, the owner of the Twin Lakes Bait House arrived at the shop and found the woman sitting in a chair on the deck. When asked what she was doing there, the woman said she had been dropped off by two men. The owner informed the woman she needed to leave, but the woman repeatedly refused. A deputy attempted to explain to the woman that the owner of the shop did not want her there. The woman again refused to leave, saying the property was "God's land" and adding that she did not trust the "alien zombies." "[The woman] also made comments that she…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Lt. Ernest Weant has been a paramedic with Barrow County Emergency Services for 16 years.
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Wednesday, May 22
As National Emergency Services week continues (May 19-25), Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services is honoring long-time paramedic Lt. Ernest Weant. The 16-year veteran of the department was first motivated to become a paramedic after pulling several children out of a burning car that had been involved in an accident. As he watched the paramedics work on the children, he decided he wanted to pursue a career in emergency medical services. “Along with being the outdoors type of guy I am and the compassion I have for people in general being a paramedic was the perfect fit for me,” Weant said in a released statement. “My passion for EMS stems from wanting to help people, not only in medical emergencies but also emotional emergencies. Helping…
The following booking information was obtained from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. The listed individuals have not been convicted of a crime.
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Wednesday, May 22
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Barrow County Detention Center from May 17 through May 20, 2013: Heather Nicole Allen, 130 Langford Street, Winder, was booked into the jail on May 19. The listed charge is theft by shoplifting. Luis Alexander Alvarez, 2402 Peace Circle, Statham, was booked into the jail on May 17. The listed charges are sexual battery and two counts of rape. Jennifer Lynn Anderson, 213 Woodlwan Drive, Auburn, was booked into the jail on May 18. The listed charges are obstruction and disorderly conduct. Keith Myron Bagwell, 64 West Williams Street, Winder, was booked into the jail on May 17. The listed charges are simple assault and disorderly conduct. Jamie Larea Banks, 142 West Wright Street, …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The 16-year-old cat reportedly suffered severe injuries during the alleged attack on the dog.
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Tuesday, May 21
A Bethlehem woman claimed a neighbor threw her to the ground during a May 8 incident during which the neighbor's cat allegedly attacked her dog. According to the woman and her boyfriend, their dog escaped and ran to a nearby house. The woman said when she arrived at the house, she "observed the cat on the dog's snout." The woman subsequently claimed the cat's owner threw her to the ground as she was attempting to separate the animals. After retrieving the dog, the woman returned to her residence. Both the woman and her boyfriend insisted the neighbor's cat attacked the dog. The dog, the deputy noted, had a single scratch on the left inner ear. The neighbor disputed the woman's account of the incident. The neighbor advised the dog had …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
County commissioners have signed a proclamation observing May 19-25 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
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Sunday, May 19
This coming week, May 19-25, say thank you to a local emergency services employee. The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 14, unanimously approved and signed a proclamation observing Emergency Medical Services Week. Commission Chairwoman Pat Graham read the proclamation: “With the theme, EMS: One Mission One Team, the Board of Commissioners encourages the community to observe this week by remembering all that the men and women of Barrow County Emergency Services do for our community and the many families whose lives are affected by their life saving efforts." “Emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, 911 communication …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Multiple agencies participated in the recent training drill at the Barrow County Airport.
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Saturday, May 18
A member of the Georgia Army National Guard made the 911 call that started a recent training drill involving a simulated helicopter crash. Barrow County Emergency Services staff, deputies with the Barrow County Sheriff's Office and the Barrow County Airport Authority responded and worked the scene. “It was a simulated military helicopter crash with three patients in the helicopter,” Emergency Management Coordinator Penny Clack said in a news release. The drill was set up as an opportunity for military and civilian public safety personnel to work together in a simulated emergency. “Previous training conducted between agencies aided in emergency responders being able to mitigate the emergency scene without any issues,” Clack said. “This …
The Athens Banner-Herald reports one of the suspects recently surrendered but authorities are still searching for the second man.
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Saturday, May 18
Two suspects are facing charges in connections with a May 3 armed robbery outside a Winder convenience store. The Athens Banner-Herald reports Darren Michael Lamiotte, 20, and Kartez Jamal Fowler, 24, both of Athens, reportedly confronted two men leaving the Phillips 66 service station on North Broad Street and demanded money at gunpoint. The duo stole off with $1,500 and a cellphone, the report says. The Winder Police Department publicly released Lamiotte’s identity and photograph May 9, and he surrendered that night. Authorities are still searching for Fowler. Both suspects are facing charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault. Chris Cooper, public information officer for the Winder Police Department, told the ABH the robbery …
The following booking information was obtained from the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. The listed individuals have not been convicted of a crime.
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Saturday, May 18
The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Barrow County Detention Center from May 14 through May 17, 2013: Jennifer Susan Bagwell, 64 West Williams Street, Winder, was booked into the jail on May 14. The listed charges are disorderly conduct and simple assault. Matthew Brueck, 1875 Crystal Ridge Drive, Dacula, was booked into the jail on May 16. He is being held for Lumpkin County. Deanna Marie Bunner, 65 Laster Road, Roopville, was booked into the jail on May 14. The listed charge is probation violation. John Cochran, 5250 Blueberry Hills Drive, Gainesville, was booked into the jail on May 13. The listed charge is computer pornography. Dario Scott Domizi, 760 East Campus Road, #74, Athens, was booked into the jail on May…
Friday, May 17, 2013
Barrow County Emergency Services is spotlighting its exceptional employees leading up to National EMS Week from May 19 through 25.
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Friday, May 17
Lieutenant Michael Barnes with Barrow County Emergency Services was honored Tuesday, May 14, during a board of commissioners meeting. Barnes was recently recognized at the annual Georgia Emergency Medical Services Region 10 Awards Banquet as Paramedic of the Year. “Lieutenant Barnes is and has been a vital part of our organization and truly puts his heart and soul into public safety as a whole,” Barrow County Emergency Services Chief Dennis Merrifield said in a news release. “His countless hours of dedication and commitment to our service make him well deserving to be recognized as our paramedic of the year.” Barnes began his service with Barrow County in 2003 as a firefighter and emergency medical technician and was named rookie of …
Jonathan Leonard Martin reportedly led troopers on a high speed chase and was wanted out of Barrow County for a probation violation.
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Friday, May 17
A Winder man wanted by multiple agencies is now in custody. On May 15, On May 15, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit located and arrested Jonathan Leonard Martin who was wanted out of Barrow and Gwinnett County. According to a press release from the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, Martin, of 410 Foxdale Road in Winder, was wanted out of Barrow County for a probation violation. In addition to the Barrow warrant, Martin had 15 outstanding warrants against him stemming from a May 4 incident involving the Georgia State Patrol. Martin allegedly led troopers on a high speed chase after they attempted to stop him for a traffic violation. Martin subsequently crashed his vehicle and fled on foot. Martin was also wanted in Gwinnett…
BillieJo Partridge
5:42 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
what a great guy! We couldn't be prouder of him! Now.. if he would just move to Gwinnett to keep us all safe here, that would be great! more ›