Barrow journal. (Winder, Ga.) 2008-2016, June 22, 2016, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 BARROW JOURNAL PAGE 7A Driver faces multiple charges after attempting to flee An officer with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office reported conducting a speed enforcement check in the area of Hwy. 82 and Ross Road. He observed a blue sedan traveling at 80 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. The officer activated his emergency lights and sirens to conduct a traffic stop. The driver of the sedan continued on at rates of speed reaching, at one point, triple digits. Failing to stop at stop signs and striking another vehicle as he turned onto Dooley Town Road from Atlanta High way, the driver traveled down a ditch and through a fence when he reached Thurmond Road. The driver, identified as Rodney Lewis Moore, of Thur mond Road, Statham, ran from the vehicle and was appre hended shortly thereafter by the officer. Moore was transported to the Barrow County Deten tion Center and charged with fleeing/attempting to elude a police officer (felony), two counts of speeding, driving while license suspended, criminal damage to property, fail ure to maintain lane, aggressive driving, reckless driving, four counts of failure to stop at a stop sign, no insurance, unregistered vehicle and concealing the identity of a vehi cle. OTHER INCIDENTS Other incidents reported by the BCSO include: •vehicle parked at a stop sign on Maddox Road, Winder; the vehicle had run out of gas. •vehicle fire on Bankhead Highway, Winder; a Ford work truck belonging to a Sprinklers Irrigation and Land scape company was a complete loss and approximately $6,000 in damage was reported to the landscaping in front of Magbee Contractors. •juvenile walking in roadway on Highway 211 at Duna- hoo Road, Winder; the male was taken into custody and charged with possession of marijuana and pedestrian under the influence. •harassment on Parker Road, Auburn; a male reported receiving threatening texts from another male saying he would come to his RV and “break his legs.” •theft on Loganville Highway, Bethlehem; complainant reported an athletic bag and equipment stolen from the bed of his truck while parked at Publix. •damage to property on Giles Road, Winder; a fence sus tained damage from a vehicle running off the road. •agency assist on Harrison Mill Road, Bethlehem; the Georgia State Patrol requested officers assistance with a traffic stop. •entering auto on Satilla Drive, Winder; an Ipad and keyboard case valued at $668 was reported taken from an unlocked vehicle. •fraud report on Austin Road, Winder; a debit card had been charged $362.85 without the owner’s permission. •theft on Jefferson Highway, Winder; a chain saw was reported missing. •shoplifting at Walmart on Atlanta Highway, Winder; two black males left the store with a swimming pool and did not pay for the item. •harassment on Bridle Creek Drive, Bethlehem; com plainant reported receiving harassing text messages and calls from her boyfriend’s wife. •traffic stop for a headlight violation on Beaver Dam Road, Hoschton; the driver was taken into custody for driving while unlicensed and headlight violation. •violation of a family violence order on Daley Avenue, Winder. •found property on Bowman Mill Road, Winder; a gen erator was located. •damage to property on Vintage Way, Hoschton; a bullet had been shot into the siding of a home. •domestic disturbance on Highway 211, Winder; a female reported that she and her husband had a verbal dis pute and she was requesting that he leave the house. •shoplifting at Walmart on Atlanta Highway, Winder; a female was charged with taking items valued at $48.40. •shoplifting at Walmart on Atlanta Highway, Winder; two black females were charged with felony shoplifting for taking clothing and merchandise valued at $671.55. •domestic dispute on Austin Reynolds Road, Bethlehem; a female reported going to a residence to meet the father of her child who was supposed to help her move. When she arrived, he and his father started to yell at her to leave. The male at the residence requested a prohibited entry notice be issued to the complainant. •disorderly conduct on Carl Bethlehem Road, Bethle hem; a manager of Applebee’s Restaurant reported two males had gotten into a fight on the patio and requested one be served with a notice of prohibited entry. •theft by conversion on Old Lexington Road, Hoschton; complainant reported paying a contractor for work done on his home and the contractor failing to pay a vendor for sup plies. The vendor was wanting to place a lien on his home. •aggravated assault on Bowman Mill Road, Winder; a female reported a male swinging a machete at her and hit ting the driver’s side seat of her vehicle instead. See BCSO incidents on Page 12A Man ‘bothering people’ at grocery store already has outstanding warrant The Winder Police Department responded to the fol lowing recent incidents: •suspicious person on N. Broad Street; a caller advised that a black male was bothering people in the parking lot of Ingles. An officer spoke with the male and took him into custody for providing a false name to police officers and an outstanding warrant charge for the State Board of Pardons and Parole. •traffic stop for an illegal cardboard tag on N. Broad Street; a passenger in the vehicle was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant and an obstruction charge. •gas drive-off on E. May Street; a black male driving a newer model white Jeep paid for $10 in gas and pumped $45 in gas and drove away. •damage to property on Monroe Highway; an employ ee of Krystal reported damage to an awning caused by young white males hanging off the awnings. •felony theft by taking on McNeal Road; two trailers containing motorcycles and equipment were reported stolen. •warrant arrest on Horton Street. •battery/family violence on Ashwood Court; a female was taken into custody for biting a male and burning him with a cigarette while under the influence of heroin, •welfare check on Box Circle. •warrant arrest on N. Broad Street. •suspicious person on N. Broad and May Streets; a female was taken into custody for urban camping/ improper use of a public place and panhandling. •financial transaction card fraud on W. May Street; complainant reported unauthorized online purchases being made on his Fidelity account. •forgery on N. Broad Street; a female forged her name on a closed bank account in an attempt to pay a debt at an eye care office. •warrant arrest on Dreamland Circle. •traffic stop for failure to maintain lane on W. Candler Street; the driver was place under arrest for possession of marijuana. •warrant arrest on Atlanta Avenue, •suspicious male on Capitol Avenue; a black male was charged with open container violation and littering. See WPD Incidents on Page 12A Northeast Georgia’s Business Directory Accounting B&B Bookkeeping & Tax Service Inc. Specializing in Small Business since 1972 O Individual Taxes if? Corporate Taxes § Authorized E-Filer B Book Keeping c Payroll Services S Notary Joray Lockridge • 770-279-0488 115 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 116 • Hoschton, GA Automotive Parts FIELDS AUTO PARTS Hydraulic Hoses • Welding Supplies Small Engine Parts Equipment & Supplies Auto Plus 53 E. 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