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Friday, December 8, 2017 Lake Oconee News Page A7 INCIDENT REPORTS Madison business robbed An upholstery business in Madison was burglarized last week. According to an incident report obtained from the Madison Police Department, Steve Rhoades of Rhoades Upholstery reported the thefts on Dec. 4 after arriving at his business on Hanover Drive in Madison. An intruder forced up the roll-up door in the rear of the building, causing extensive damage to the door according to the report filed by Officer T. Elder. The burglars also damaged a closet door inside the building. Rhoades said thieves made off with a Dell Chromebook computer and 14 power tools of various types. The total value of the items taken was estimated to be $4,276. -T. Michael Stone Morgan couple swindled in internet scam AMorgan County couple attempting to purchase atrailer on Craigslisthavebeen swindled out of $1,000in afake Ebay scam. According to an incident report obtained from the Morgan County Sheriff s Office, the couple found a suitable trailer for their needs on Craigslist for $1,000. The seller, identified as Heather Marks in the report, con tacted the buyers in a text message and wanted to conduct the sale through Ebay. She asked the buyers to purchase two Go Bank cards and load them with $500 each. The buyers registered both cards, but the seller responded that the cards needed to be unregistered. The buyers returned to Walmart and bought two more Go Bank cards on Dec. 2. The card information was forwarded on to Marks, and the buyers received an email confirmation from ebay@buyerprotection.us. However, Ebay says that is not a legitimate Ebay address. Efforts to cancel the transaction and recover the funds were unsuccessful. As it turned out, the phone number used by Marks was from an online texting service. Further investigation performed by Deputy Christopher Lash revealed that this was consistent with other scams perpetrated through Ebay. The trailer was still listed for sale on Craigslist. -T. Michael Stone Woman arrested for possession with intent to distribute A local woman stopped for not wearing a seatbelt was later arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Latoya WasketeHunt, 37,ofMadison,was stoppedby Officer J. Hoffman who had noticed she wasn’t wearing her seatbelt and followed her for a short distance to see if she would put it on. When she didn’t, Hoffman pulled her over. When he approached the car, he said smelled the odor of marijuana and also a cover spray with a cherry scent. Hunt told Hoffman that she had been at a friend’s party the night before and someone had smoked in her car. Officer Andre Johnson arrived to assist as Hoffman was searchingthecar,andshetoldhimthatshehadsomemarijuana in her jacket pocket. Johnson removed the bag of marijuana andhandeditto Hoffman. Hoffman then resumedhis search. After a search of the backseat, he located a glass jar with a black bag inside it. A large clear plastic bag filled with suspected marijuana was inside it. Officer Johnsonlocatedaset of digital scales in thecar as well. -T. Michael Stone Lake Country Crime Reports MADISON POLICE Deshawn Mosley, 24, of Eatonton was ar rested Dec. 4 and charged with possession of marijuana (less than one ounce), illegal possession of dangerous drugs and having prescription drugs not in the original containers. Kendreaka Lenesia Simmons, 19, of Eaton ton was arrested Dec. 4 and charged with possession of marijuana (less than one ounce), illegal possession of dangerous drugs and having prescription drugs not in the original containers. Latoya Waskete Hunt, 37, of Madison was arrested Dec. 1 and charged with posses sion of marijuana with intent to distribute. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Michael Craig Densmore, 33, of 1080 Mi- cha Way in Madison for disorderly conduct. Willie Mantrell Jones, 39, of Madison was arrested Nov. 30 and charged with shop lifting MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Anthony Paul Lewis, 34, of Madison was arrested Nov. 30 on warrants out of Greensboro and Walton County. Lori Kathleen Cirroir of Madison was arrest ed Nov. 30 on warrant. Willie Ear Seals, 51, of Bishop was arrested Dec. 1 for driving with a suspended license. His vehicle also had a broken windshield. Thomas Edward Campbell, 25, of Cumming was arrested Dec. 2 and charged with simple battery. GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Ferrell Kieron Overton, 31, of Augusta was arrested Nov. 28 and charged with traf ficking cocaine. Antonio Perez-Leon Allen, 28, of Augusta was arrested Nov. 29 and charged with possession of firearm by a convicted felon. Shaunita Rashae Bowens, 20, of Augusta was arrested Nov. 29 and charged with possession of a firearm by a person on first offender probation. Quentin Antoine Carter, 32, of Lithonia was arrested Nov. 30 on warrants out of Indiana. Carter was a fugitive from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office. Adrona Weathers, 30, was arrested Nov. 30 and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Julius Odell Wiggins, 38, was arrested Nov. 30 and charged with failure to maintain lane, driving on a suspended license, DUI (marijuana) and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Terrance Dene Reynolds, 28, Orlando, Flor ida, of was arrested Nov. 30 and charged with driving with a suspended license and possession of marijuana. Trinidad Arreola, 47, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was arrested Dec. 1 and charged with driving with a revoked license. Henry Darnell Blockum, 61, of Greensboro was arrested Dec. 1 on an active warrant. Shelby Nicole Higdon, 21, of Greensboro was arrested Dec. 1 on an active warrant. Darlene Ward Mitchell, 51, of Siloam was arrested Dec. 1 and charged with criminal trespassing. Amelia Riley, 40, of Crawfordville was arrested Dec. 2 and charged with driving with a suspended license. David Austin Chance Ellis, 21, of Greens boro was arrested Dec. 2 and charged with a probation violation. Richard Deangelo Brown, 49, of Macon was arrested Dec. 2 and charged with passing in a no passing zone and reckless driving. Dexter Alphanso Bryan, 44, of Conyers was arrested Dec. 3 and charged with driving with a suspended license. GREENSBORO POLICE On Sunday, Nov. 26, officers responded to the Allen Valley area in reference to a verbal dispute. The complainant stated that she confronted an individual about a rumor she was spreading. After speaking with both parties, they agreed to separate for the night. On Monday, Nov. 27, Officers arrested Shadric Porter of 5500 Oakley Industrial BLVD., Fairburn GA. Porter was charged with possession of marijuana, less than an ounce. Porter was also arrested on warrants out of Clarke County. On Monday, Nov. 27, officers arrested Damien Warren Hall of 3011 Union Point Highway, Greensboro. Hall was charged with possession of cocaine. On Monday, Nov. 27, officers responded to Citgo located at 302 East Broad Street, Greensboro, in reference to a theft. The complainant stated that she made a purchase and left her wallet containing $2,600 on the counter. When she returned to the store, the wallet was gone. After viewing surveillance of the incident, a female was seen taking the wallet off the counter after purchasing items. She was identified as Michelle Mary Ann Thompson of 1770 Allen Circle Lot No. 122, Greens boro. After several failed attempts were made to contact Thompson, a warrant for theft by taking was issued for her. On Tuesday, Nov. 28, officers responded to the MLK market located at 1340 MLK Jr. Drive, Greensboro, in reference to a simple battery complaint. The complainant stated that she was attacked while getting in her vehicle by an individual whom she has had issues in the past. After several failed CHRISTMAS AT LAKE OCONEE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, December 10th at 10:30 am Jesus Birthday Party for preschool Children (4-6) during our Morning Worship Service. Sunday, December 17th at 7:00 pm Christmas Cantata featuring our Chancel Choir and 25 members of the Atlanta Pops Orchestra. Sunday, December 24th 10:30 am Morning Worship Service 5:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service featuring a presentation of the gospel and Christmas carols. Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church 113 Scott Road, Eatonton, GA 706-484-0600 www.lopc-pca.org Childcare is available for infants through 3 years of age. attempts were made to contact Anto nia Shantae West of 132 Rachel Street, Greensboro, a warrant for simple battery was issued. West turned herself in on Nov. 28 and was served her warrant for simple battery. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, officers issued a criminal trespassing warning to Ka trina Louise Babb of 504 MLK Jr. Drive, Greensboro, for the property of 412 East South Street, Greensboro. On Wednesday, Nov. 29, officers respond ed to the Greensboro Police Department in reference to a complaint for terroristic threats. The complainant stated that she went to her job to speak with her super visor about her check. She stated that an argument ensued about money she owed him when he threw her check at her. She stated that after she got her check, the supervisor stated that "he better not see her in the streets" and that she recorded the incident with her phone. The com plainant was advised of the TPO process. On Thursday, Nov. 30, officers responded to the Greensboro Police Department in reference to a theft by taking. The com plainant stated that his nightly deposits were coming up short every week. He stat ed that his cashiers were voiding out debit and credit card transactions and taking the money since August. He also stated that two employees were terminated. The incident was turned over to investigations. On Thursday, November 30th 2017, Officers arrested Roxie Michelle Gibson of 336 Union Chapel Road, Eatonton GA. Gibson was charged with theft by taking. On Thursday, Nov.30, officers issued a criminal trespassing warning for Antoine Lenard Bowen of 646 Smith Street, SW, Atlanta, for the property of 1324 Town Creek Circle, Greensboro. On Thursday, Nov. 30, officers responded to the Family Dollar located at 210 North Main Street, Greensboro, in reference to a possible theft. The complainant stated that someone entered the store who was previously banned from the store. After viewing surveillance, warrants were issued for Jeffery Darnell Griffin of 518 Cherry Street, Greensboro for criminal trespass ing. On Thursday, Nov. 30, officers arrested Anthony Paul Lewis of 2340 Union Point Hwy, Greensboro on a warrant out of Greene County. On Friday, Dec. 1, officers arrested Tyrhonda Lakandy Shelton of 1220 Pool Road, Lot No. 117, Greensboro. Shelton was charged with possession of cocaine and posses sion of a drug related object. Shelton was also arrested on a warrant for probation violation. For the week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, the Greensboro Police Department respond ed to three accidents and seven citations were issued. f Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, December 9, 2017 9:00 am — 2:00 pm Over 30 Artisans will be selling their handmade items-jewelry, art, woodworking, quilts, pottery, infant and children's apparel, and more. Free Admission Church Social Hall Christ Our King and SaviorChurch 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway (acrossfrom Rublix) tiler rtf Christmas & floppy Hem Year! JIM BOYD fil ASSOCIATES INSURANCE & BONDS 120 E. Washington St., Madison • 706-342-2411 • JimBoydAgency.com
