Incidents reported to sheriff’s office

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Tuesday, February 16. 2010
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office investigated a number of incidents during the past week, including a 911 hang-up, road hazard and burglar alarm. The incidents investigated include:
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Pollard charged with sexual assault

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010
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Former Banks County fire chief Gary Pollard has been charged with sexual assault following allegations from an inmate who said he raped her.
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Two arrested during sting operation

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Tuesday, February 2. 2010
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Two people were arrested in a sting operation on Thursday, Jan. 28, by Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies during the course of an investigation.
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Harassment, theft among incidents reported

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Wednesday, January 27. 2010
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Harassment and thefts are among the incidents reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office last week. Incidents reported include: [Full Story »] 

Prison escapee caught in Banks County

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Wednesday, January 20. 2010
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A Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputy apprehended a prison escapee on Friday, Jan. 15, on Carson-Segars Road.
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Incidents responded to by BCSO

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following incidents during the past week: [Full Story »] 

Deputies log 520,000 miles in 2009

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Tuesday, January 5. 2010
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Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman reported on Monday that 2009 was a very busy year for the Banks County Sheriff’s Office.
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Two arrested on drug charges

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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Two Baldwin residents were arrested on drug charges on Wednesday, Dec. 23, after the search of a residence located at 1102 Park Avenue, Baldwin.
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Car break-ins being investigated by sheriff’s office

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Tuesday, December 22. 2009
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Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said on Monday that officers were called out to both Ryan’s Steakhouse and Longhorn’s Steakhouse parking lots to reports of car break-ins.
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Lawsuit filed against former fire chief

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Monday, December 21. 2009
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A federal lawsuit has been file against former Banks County fire chief Gary Pollard by an inmate who alleges that he raped her.
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