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Six arrested in Baldwin vandalism

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Tuesday, January 6. 2009
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Baldwin Police officers made six arrests in connection with the vandalism of a mobile home and seven vehicles in the area of Brookcrest Mobile Home Park on Friday, Dec. 26, around 11 p.m.

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New Jersey man arrested following disturbance

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Angela Gary
in Public Safety
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
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A New Jersey man was arrested by Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies around 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, following a disturbance at the RaceTrac station on Highway 441.

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Lula man charged with shooting nephew

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Staff Writer
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Friday, December 19. 2008
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The Hall County Sheriff's Office, Criminal Investigation Division, is investigating a shooting that occurred on Harris Road in East Hall County that left a Lula man hospitalized.

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Theft of copper reported on Hwy. 164

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, December 17. 2008
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A resident of Highway 164, Commerce, reported a burglary to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, Dec. 8.

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Arrests made in rash of Banks County burglaries

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Staff Writer
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Tuesday, December 9. 2008
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Two Hall County brothers have been arrested in connection with a rash of burglaries in Banks County.
Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said Tuesday that arrest warrants were issued for two men in connection with five burglaries in Banks County on Wednesday, Dec. 3.


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Fraud reported by Baldwin business

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Staff Writer
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Thursday, December 4. 2008
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A Baldwin business owner reported that someone created fake business checks and cashed them. Seven checks totaling $3,195 were cashed.

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Benches taken from outlet center

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Staff Writer
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Monday, November 24. 2008
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Two benches were taken from Commerce Crossing Outlet Center last week, according to an incident report filed at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office.


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Sheriff’s office reports 16 arrests

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Wednesday, November 19. 2008
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests during the past week:

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Theft reported on Faulkner Drive

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Staff Writer
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Monday, November 17. 2008
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A Commerce resident reported the theft of appliances on Friday, Nov. 14, from a Faulkner Drive apartment. The resident said someone took a washer and dryer from this property. The items were valued at $400.

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Road signs damaged on Rucker Road

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Staff Writer
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Tuesday, November 11. 2008
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A Rucker Road resident reported damage to government property with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office during the past week. The resident said someone used an unknown tool to scratch vulgar and racial language on the road signs on Rucker Road.

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