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THE SYLVANIA TIMES
VOL.3 NO. 16 May 1, 2024
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Police Encounter Leads
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Travon Clark & Shariya Ellison were arrested by local law enforcement.
-Joe Brady/Sarah Saxon Photos contributed
Editor / Reporter
A routine attempt to serve a warrant on April
16 escalated into a series of events involving an
altercation, a stabbing report, and ultimately, the
arrest of multiple individuals.
Officer Spencer Bennett, along with Chief
Shane Burke and Screven County Sheriff’s
Deputies Allen Anderson, Dwight Singleton,
and Steve Singleton, responded to an address on
Curtis Street in Sylvania to execute a warrant.
Upon arrival at the residential complex, officers
could hear commotion emanating from behind
the closed apartment door.
As they attempted to establish contact, a call
came into 911 reporting a stabbing incident on
First Street. Several units departed to respond to
the urgent call, leaving Chief Burke at the scene
on Curtis Street. “I waited because I knew the
suspect would flee the scene.”
During this time, Chief Burke observed Travon
Clark exiting the residence. However, upon
seeing the police chief, Clark swiftly retreated
inside the premises. Sensing the stabbing incident
was a false call, officers swiftly surrounded the
residence and successfully gained entry.
Clark was apprehended and subsequently
charged with Obstructing Law Enforcement
Officers and because it was determined the
suspect manufactured the stabbing call; False
Report of a Crime. During the apprehension,
law enforcement officers discovered an AR
Pistol in the room with Clark.
In addition to Clark, Shariya Ellison was
taken into custody for charges of Obstruction
of an Officer and Hindering Apprehension or
Punishment of a Criminal.
Furthermore, Ashley Johnson, another
occupant of the residence, voluntarily went to
the police department to provide her statement
regarding the events.
The incident underscores the unpredictable
nature of law enforcement operations and the
importance of swift and decisive action by
officers in ensuring public safely.
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The Backpack Program at
Screven County Elementary
School has received a vital boost
in funding, thanks to a generous
grant...
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BOND DENIED
IN MILLEN
DOUBLE
HOMICIDES
-Joe Brady. Editor
Bond has been denied
for Raheem Whitfield in
the March 24, slayings
of Tyrell Brown and
Maxine Jones, both of
Millen.
Whitfield appeared in
court last Wednesday,
April 24 to have either
bond set or denied for
his role in the murders.
Whitfield will remain
in the Jenkins County
Jail until the time for
his trial, the Grand Jury
convenes in June to
determine indictment.
Whitfield, 28, of Waynesboro turned himself into
authorities and was arrested two days later and charged with
Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a
firearm during the commission of a crime.
RAHEEM WHITFIELD
Junior Women’s Club
holds Candidate Forum
Candidates in attendance for the Sylvania Junior Women’s Club Candidate
Forum, photo by: Sarah Saxon
-Sarah Saxon. Reporter
On Monday evening, the community of Screven County gathered
at the Screven County Courthouse for a pivotal event in the lead-up
to the upcoming elections.
Hosted by the Sylvania Junior Women’s Club, the Candidate
Forum Agenda provided a platform for candidates running for
various offices to address pressing issues, share their platforms, and
engage directly with constituents.
The evening commenced with a warm welcome from Billiejoe Lea,
setting the tone for an evening of civic engagement and dialogue.
The solemnity of the occasion was marked by the American Legion
Post 7116 leading the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Moderated by Sandy Powell, president of the Women’s Club, the
forum adhered to a structured agenda, with each candidate allotted
three minutes to articulate their platform speeches. From discussions
on job creation to infrastructure concerns, the candidates tackled a
spectrum of issues crucial to the community’s welfare.
Following the introductory speeches, attendees had the opportunity
to pose questions to the candidates, addressing a myriad of local
concerns. The 2024 Livestock Queen, Lilly Doss, facilitated this
process, ensuring a fair and transparent exchange of ideas.
Among the array of candidates present were contenders for
positions ranging from Board of Commissioners to Chief Magistrate
and Probate Court Judge. Each candidate offered unique perspectives
and proposals aimed at addressing the challenges facing Screven
County.
The candidates addressed issues on how to grow jobs in Screven
County, the continuing road maintenance issues, and the possible
downsizing of the library, which Commissioner Willis thought
would be a good idea citing the example, “nobody uses computers
anymore, they use cell phones.” Commissioner Rosa Romeo
disagreed with the potential plan, stating the library was very
important to this community. In another question, Candidate Tony
Monte explained that if elected, he wanted to add constables to the
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Pictured are the officers who were inducted into the 2024 Women s Auxiliary,
photo by Sarah Saxon
VFW Auxiliary
Inducts New Officers
-Sarah Saxon, Reporter
On Thursday, April 25, the Sylvania VFW Auxiliary 7116 installed
new officers.
Established in 1914, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States Auxiliary set out to serve the veterans of this country and
our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every
man and woman who has served in uniform.
The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veterans’ service
organizations and our members are the relatives of those who served in
a location of foreign conflict.
Nearly 470,000 members in more than 3,500 Auxiliaries nationwide,
plus three foreign-based Auxiliaries, volunteer millions of hours and
fundraise millions of dollars for charitable projects that benefit veterans,
military service personnel and their families.
The officers who were inducted and photographed below are President
Melissa Talley, Senior Vice President/Secretary Kim Oglesby, Junior
Vice President Vicent Talley, Treasurer Denise Avery, Guard Nancy
Thompson, Conductor Jessica Hall, Chaplin Lori Scott, and Trustee 1
year Helen Lowe.
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