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j enkinscountytimes .com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - Page 5 Former Richmond County Deputy Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights Violation -Joe Brady. Editor A former deputy of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Dantavion Jones, 33, has pled guilty to federal civil rights charges related to the assault of a detainee at the Charles D. Webster Detention Center. Jones pled guilty to an Information charging him with Deprivation of Civil Rights Under Color of Law, a charge that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison, substantial fines, and restitution. He may also face up to three years of supervised release after serving his sentence. There is no possibility of parole in the federal system. The guilty plea was announced by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Jill E. Steinberg for the Southern District of Georgia and Acting Special Agent in Charge Sean Burke of the FBI Atlanta Field Office. The charges stem from an incident on May 7, 2022, when Jones, along with other personnel, responded to an inmate disturbance involving flooding at the detention center. According to court documents, a pretrial detainee, identified as Victim 1, was handcuffed and lying face-down on the ground, posing no threat. When another deputy indicated the detainee wanted his handcuffs removed, Jones unlocked the cuffs. Following this, another deputy repeatedly punched the detainee and placed him in a chokehold. Jones failed to intervene to stop the assault. Two other former Richmond County Sheriff’s Office staff members, former Corporal Daniel D’Aversa, 52, and former jailer Melissa Morello, 27, have also pled guilty to federal civil rights charges in connection to the case and are awaiting sentencing. Sentencing for Jones will be determined by U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall following the completion of a pre-sentence investigation by U.S. Probation Services. The case is being investigated by the FBI and prosecuted by Southern District of Georgia Assistant U.S. Attorney George J.C. Jacobs III and Anita T. Channapati of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division. This case underscores the Department of Justice’s commitment to holding law enforcement officers accountable for violating constitutional rights. Georgia Department of Public Health Awarded $2.7Million to Support Injury Prevention Efforts -Special to The Times The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,778,558 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant funding is provided to DPH by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and administered through GOHS. “This long-standing, unique partnership between highway safety and public health helps promote a safer Georgia,” said Kathleen E. Toomey, M.D., M.P.H., commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health. “This programmatic support has made a difference for Georgians and continues to save lives and prevent injuries.” The funding from GOHS acknowledges the success of programs in Georgia that are essential to protecting public health. • $1,743,636.75 to the Injury Prevention Program’s Child Occupant Safety Project (COSP), which promotes the safe transportation of children throughout Georgia. COSP provides child safety seats and education for local caregivers through the car seat mini-grant program active in more than 140 counties and training specific to healthcare professionals, law enforcement, emergency medical services, firefighters, and childcare providers. • $214,890.84 to the Office of Health Indicators for Planning, which processes Death, Population, Hospital Discharge, and emergency room (ER) visit data. Data are made available to DPH on a departmental data warehouse and are published on OASIS, a web-based query system providing public access to Motor Vehicle Crash information on Deaths, Population, Hospital Discharges, and ER visits (reporting using data tables, trends, charts, and maps). • $343,955.46 to the Injury Prevention Program’s Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES), a project that brings together multiple agencies to identify opportunities for crash prevention by linking and analyzing crash, vehicle, and behavioral characteristics to medical and financial data. The CODES group also produced the Georgia Traffic Safety Facts (GTSF) and the Georgia Traffic Safety Quick Facts for the identified Georgia emphasis areas. • $218,977.93 to the Injury Prevention Program’s 55+ Driver Safety Program. This program is a resource for drivers over 55 to help maintain their mobility, mental and physical acuity, and lifestyle as they age. The program offers presentations, workshops, and events, including the Yellow Dot Program, CarFit, and an annual symposium on safe driving and aging. • $257,097.02 for support of GEMSIS (the Georgia Emergency Medical Services Information System) upgrades and linkages, as well as tools to measure the time to definitive care, especially for trauma patients. The GEMSIS database is the only statewide source for pre-hospital care information. The GEMSIS Upgrades grant will support the work being done to increase the completeness and accuracy of patient care information. “Part of the GOHS mission is to assist in implementing programs and campaigns designed to prevent crashes and eliminate traffic deaths on our roads,” said Allen Poole, Director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “GOHS will continue to develop new partnerships and continue existing ones to create, refine, and implement safety programs designed to help our state and nation reach our goal of zero traffic deaths.” The grant year for this award is October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. In Georgia, there were 1,797 motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2022, a decrease of 1% from 2021, but still ranking Georgia fourth in the number of fatalities in the nation. Nearly half of the passenger vehicle occupants fatally injured were unrestrained (47%). POWER Continued from Page 1 A Burden on Customers Commissioner Lauren "Bubba" McDonald voiced concerns over the financial strain these increases place on households. He proposed delaying the hike until later in 2025 to ease customer burdens and gain clarity on the country's energy policies under President-elect Donald Trump. "We need to do everything that we can to hold down rate increases—whether it’s gas, electricity, automobile fuel, or whatever—and give America a chance to breathe again," McDonald said during a committee meeting. The $306 million approved for recovery is $97 million less than initially projected, thanks to revised forecasts that account for a rapidly growing industrial customer base. Still, McDonald highlighted Georgia Power's profitability, with parent company Southern Co. reporting $1.5 billion in earnings during the third quarter of 2024. Balancing Energy Demands Georgia Power is also navigating a significant influx of energy demand, driven by the rapid expansion of data centers supporting the artificial intelligence industry. This has prompted the company to revise its energy plans, incorporating more fossil fuel sources to meet capacity needs. The PSC also announced plans to revisit in 2025 the timeline for closing coal-fired units at Georgia Power’s Plant Bowen near Cartersville, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the state’s energy strategy. Looking Ahead As Georgia Power customers brace for higher costs, the company’s rate adjustments align with a 2022 order and recent plans approved by the PSC. Meanwhile, the energy policy landscape may shift under the incoming administration, potentially influencing future utility strategies. Despite the financial strain on customers, Georgia Power continues its push toward infrastructure upgrades and capacity expansion to meet growing energy demands across the state. 1STEA Crossword. 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December 16 - James Gordan Martin - Hold Placed for Burke County. December 16 - Joquavious Bernard Rouse - Hold Placed for Burke County. December 16 - Brandy Maliece Graham - Cracked Windshield, Driving while License Suspended/Revoked. December 18 - Joseph Donald Bethel - Hold Placed Bench Warrant State Court (2 Counts). December 20 - Cory Torez Curcio - Hold for Weekend. December 20 - Harley Torrence - Hold for Weekend. December 20 - Alfredo Alejandro Kuper - Hold for MPD and Waiting on Warrant. December 21 - Devin Jermon Davis - Driving while License Suspended/Revoked, Speeding (15-18 Miles Over) (65 Zone). December 22 - Brandon James Royal - Driving without License on Person, No Proof of Insurance, Receipt/Possession/Transfer of Firearm by Convicted Felon or Felony (1st Offense), Taillights Maintenance. December 22 - Matthew James Jacobs - Hold Placed for Midville. Incident December 22 - Convicted Felons, Possession of Firearms Prohibited, Ross Avenue.
