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PAGE 6A THE JACKSON HERALD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023 Public Safety JCSO - Incidents Jail log Motor vehicle accident leaves one dead Recent arrests across On March 21, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol responded to a motor vehicle accident on 1-85 S that left one fatality. The deputy arrived on scene first and requested that the GSP be in route as soon as possible, as well as the coroner. A driver of a dump truck had backed out of a construction area and attempted to pull onto 1-85 S but was hit by a pick-up truck. The dump truck driver had not been able to see the pick-up due to the blind spots of his vehicle. The dump truck driver was ar rested by the GSP for second-de gree vehicular homicide and was transported to the hospital for a blood sample. The trooper called for the GSP SERT team and MCCD as well. The coroner transported the body to the Jackson County Morgue; both vehicles were impounded by the GSP and taken to the post in Gainesville. The JCSO deputy remained at the scene to assist with traffic control. Other incidents reported to the JCSO include: COMMERCE • information on Hoods Mill Rd. where a deputy was notified of an incident at East Jackson Com prehensive High School. • agency assist and Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) referral where an offi cer responded with a medical unit in reference to a woman having a panic attack. She was transported to the hospital and a DFACS work er took custody of her children. • runaway juvenile on Crystal Gail Dr. where a woman reported that she had not seen her juvenile son since he checked himself out of school. He was expected to go to his father’s house in Homer af ter school, but never went. They were referred to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office as it was the last known location of the juvenile. • information on Groaning Rock Rd. where a woman said she had received a call from her child’s school about a man with no relation or authority asking if the child had already been picked up from school after the half-day. She said he was her stepdaughter’s stepfather, with no connection to the child called about. The school had not told him anything, but she was concerned about why he was asking. • suspicious activity on Raford Wilson Rd. where a man was seen traveling through the woods and onto people’s properties. He had sat on a woman’s porch, stating he needed water and was about to pass out. He had seemed disori ented and was stating that he was looking for Ramblers Inn Rd. • information on Hoods Mill Rd. where an officer responded to a report about a student tearing up a room. • information on Hoods Mill Rd. where an officer was informed about a situation. • terroristic threats/acts and aggravated assault on Swain Rd. where a man reported that another man threatened him during a dis pute. • theft by taking and dispute (lo cal) on Swain Rd. where an officer responded to a dispute over a resi dency. A man who had been living at the residence was also criminal ly trespassed from a neighboring property for reportedly stealing a Dewalt sawzall. • welfare check on Ila Rd. where a juvenile said his moth er had not paid the power bill. He reported that since the power was disconnected he and another juvenile were freezing and were concerned about staying warm that night. DFACS was contacted about the situation. • entering automobile; damage to vehicle; and theft by taking where a couple reported a theft from their vehicle during a soc cer game. The passenger side rear window was shattered and the front passenger window was dam aged with no entry. A purse was stolen, containing a passport, cash and a number of credit cards and gift cards. • suspicious activity on Joe Bolton Rd. where a man reported fraud. A woman had been messag ing him on social media and she had sent him nude photos. He had sent some back, with both con senting to swap photos. She then told him she was 16 and he needed to send $500, or she would report him to the police. • theft by shoplifting on Tanger Blvd. where a store manager re ported that two men had stolen six wallets and put them in a bag they were carrying. The wallets were priced at $258 each for a total val ue of $1,548. • theft of lost or mislaid prop erty on Veterans Memorial Pkwy. where a man reported that his wal let with $1,022 inside was missing after he went on a bathroom break. His manager said the custodian found the wallet, but the money was missing. • information on Maysville Rd. where a man reportedly came into a store within the Commerce city limits and waved a gun around. The store owner was informed that the situation would need to be handled by the Commerce Police Department as it happened within the city. • information on Hoods Mill Rd. where a wreck occurred in the side parking lot at EJCHS. One vehicle rear-ended another vehi cle. EMS was called to the scene due to a report of chest pain, but neither driver was transported to the hospital. • damage to vehicle on Hwy. 82 Spur and Old Ginn Rd. where a woman reported that she was “emotional” and confused the accelerator and brake pedals, accelerating her vehicle into the embankment. She did not need medical attention and damage was done to the front bumper and passenger-side rear bumper of her vehicle. • welfare check on Traynham Rd. where an officer was asked by Barrow County DFCS to check that the residence only had a cou ple and their child. The officer made no contact with anyone else inside the residence. • theft by taking on Lee Ln. where a woman reported that one of her outdoor metal chairs was missing from her front proch. • information on Hoods Mill Rd. where a deputy was notified of a medical situation. • driving without a license on 1-85 S where a man was arrested after a motor vehicle accident. • agency assist on Maysville Rd. and Yarborough Ridgeway where a deputy assisted the GSP after a motor vehicle accident. EMS transported those injured to the hospital. • agency assist on Hwy. 441 and Steve Reynolds Pkwy. where an officer helped the GSP with traffic after a two-car motor vehicle acci dent. Two people were transported to Piedmont Athens Regional for injuries. JEFFERSON • driving without a license and tire violation on Lee St. and Ath ens St. where a woman was arrest ed at a traffic stop. • suspicious activity and crim inal trespass on Athens Hwy. where a man reported that another man was ringing his doorbell and he did not want him there. • civil matter (local) on Rambler Inn Rd. where a man reported that he had a confrontation with anoth er man about a vehicle. • suspicious activity on Hunter Rd. where a white vehicle was seen in the roadway shaking. The driver and passenger were told not to park in the roadway. • suspicious activity on Rock Forge Rd. where a man was seen walking around with a flashlight at the business door. The man said he had mn out of gas and was looking to see if anyone could help him get some. • duty to stop at scene of an accident/hit-and-run on Hwy. 129 where a man reported that his ve hicle was sideswiped by another vehicle. The other vehicle hit his rear quarter panel and rear driver side tire before continuing on the interstate. • dispute (local) on Pepper St. where a woman reported that her cousin had taken the car key to her new car. A related incident oc curred when she was given back the wrong key; she was later given the correct key. • information on Gum Springs STATE COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY NOTICE OF 2nd or 3rd DUI CONVICTION Driving Under | I The Influence NAME: Steven Robert Murray ADDRESS: 5349 Brockton Road Jefferson, GA 30549 DATE OF OFFENSE: June 26,2019 DATE OF DISPOSITION: April 14,2021 DISPOSITION: Plea of Guilty, 90 days confinement, 12 months probation, $1000+SC, 240 hrs. CSW, A/D C, RRP, No Alcohol, Screens, IIPF, Tags Church Rd. where a parent report ed about a physical altercation that had occurred between her child and another student. • suspicious activity on Lewis Roberts Rd. where a man said he received calls from a caller claim ing to be with U.S. Customs. The caller said he was under investiga tion in reference to a suspicious package and would be arrested. • information on Gum Springs Church Rd. where a man reported about a possible threat that may have occurred on a Jackson Coun ty school bus. • dispute (local) and aggravat ed stalking on Swann Rd. where a domestic disturbance occurred between a husband and wife, with the husband violating a no-contact order. • animal complaint on Honey Suckle Ct. where a woman report ed that she was scared to get out of her vehicle because of two dogs in her yard. • civil matter (local); welfare check; and threats on Hwy. 82 S where an officer responded to a dispute about a vehicle, as well as a report of harassment and threats relating to the sale of the vehicle. • dispute (local) on Swann Rd. where a husband and wife had a verbal argument. • information on Rambler Inn Rd. where a vehicle had damaged part of the caller’s lawn. A tire had blown out, ending up in the front yard, and the vehicle owner said he would fix the damaged area of grass. • information on Commerce Rd. where an officer did a welfare check on a woman having mental health issues. The daughter said she would take her to the Advan tage mental health care facility the next day. • criminal interference with gov ernment property on Stan Evans Dr. where an inmate had peeled all the blue vinyl off his mattress and busted his property box. • duty to stop at scene of an ac- cident/hit-and-mn on 1-85 S where a driver collided with another ve hicle, causing damage to the front right comer of the vehicle before continuing on the interstate. • agency assist on Hwy. 129 N and Damon Gause Pkwy. N where an officer assisted the GSP with a motor vehicle accident involving a county vehicle. • damage to property on W. H. Hayes Rd. where a man reported that there was a mt in the grass at the entrance to the subdivision be lieved to be caused by a dirt bike. • possession of Schedule II dmgs and possible overdose on Davis Rd. where a man was seen unconscious in his vehicle in a cul-de-sac. The officer made at tempts to arouse him with no suc cess and requested a medical unit before administering two doses of Narcan, which only got some eye movement. The medical unit arrived and got him completely conscious in the back of an am bulance before transporting him to the hospital. Paramedics found possible fentanyl in a clear plastic bag when trying to confirm his identification. • damage to vehicle on Jett Roberts Rd. and Legg Rd. where a woman reported that she went numb in her left leg and lost con trol of her vehicle, resulting in her crashing the car into a tree. • simple assault-family violence on Rock Forge Rd. where a man was arrested after he broke items and scared a women in the resi dence. • information on Stan Evans Dr. where a man reported about a pos sible sexual assault that took place in the county. • suspicious activity on Ebenezer Church Rd. where a woman that she heard a woman screaming in the woods and saw a man with a black dog walking towards the direction of the sound. • abandoned vehicle; basic mles; duty upon striking fixed ob ject; and failure to maintain lane on Brockton Rd. where a vehicle was abandoned in a pasture after SEX OFFENDER Kendall Leonard m M Johnson Age 32 I In Race: Black Height: 510” I R Sex: Male Weight: 210 Address: 629 Jim David Road, Nicholson, GA 30565 Charges: Child Molestation Location of Conviction: Madison County Date of Conviction: 10/29/2013 Employer: 350 Logistics Center Pkwy., Jefferson, GA 30549 Jackson County hitting 100-150 ft. of fence. • simple battery-family vio lence; criminal trespass; and cru elty to children-third degree on Feldspar Dr. where a juvenile said his brother was punching walls and throwing things after an ar gument with their mother. The juvenile had locked himself in the bathroom to call 911. The brother was transported to Advantage Be havioral in Athens for treatment. • criminal trespass on Oliver Cir. where complainants reported that a woman kept coming onto their property looking for her dog, yet there was no dog around. • reckless driving on Hwy. 129 S and Hwy. 11 where a man was arrested at a traffic stop after driv ing “extremely unsafe” speeds. • expired registration; driving without a license; reckless driv ing; fleeing/attempting to elude an officer; and safety belts on Hog Mountain Rd. where a juvenile driver failed to maintain lane and drove unsafe speeds. He and a ju venile passenger were released to their parents. A juvenile complaint has been filed against the driver. • deposit account fraud/bad checks on Righteous Path where a woman reported that a resident had several debits on her bank ac count. totaling $7,000. and had de pleted funds which were set aside for home repairs. Her card had been taken on multiple occasions from the person. • identity fraud on Jefferson River Rd. where a couple report ed someone accessing their Re gions Banks account and moving $15,000 from their savings ac count to their checking account. An order from Home Depot was also made on an unknown cred it card and information (email, phone number) was changed on the bank account. MAYSVILLE • harassing communica- tions-threatens bodily harm via telecommunication on Dixon Bridge Rd. where a woman re ported that someone had threat ened bodily harm via a phone call regarding a vehicle. • suspicious activity on Dona- hoo Rd. where a woman reported that she heard someone yelling from the roadway. • suspicious activity on Pleas ant Acres Dr. where a woman had a verbal argument with her boyfriend and yelled back at her neighbors. • suspicious activity on Ridge way Church Rd. where a woman reported that she was seeing lights around her house and they were making her nauseous. • dispute (local) on Pleasant Acres Dr. where a woman wanted a female resident removed from her home. In a related incident, the woman reported that the resident was stealing food she had paid for, however the resident said that she was packing her belongings so she could leave. • burglary-second degree on Hillside Way where a man report ed that someone had entered his shed and stolen his dirt bike worth $1,800. • damage to vehicle on Dead- wyler Rd. where a man reported that a rock came off of a dump truck and shuck his vehicle’s windshield, cracking it. NICHOLSON • information on Shilo Rd. where a man said he wanted to move in with his mom but said his dad threatened to call the cops if he did. • agency assist and possible See JCSO, page 7A The following people were recently arrested by various agencies across Jackson Coun ty: JCSO • Ciarra Khadijah Cuthb- ertson, 23, 1046 Octavia Ct., Winder — failure to appear. • Jaden Travon Davis, 20, 142 Mallard Creek Way, Beth lehem — racing on highways or sheets and reckless driving. • Deiron Matthew Dixon, 38, 500 Cabiness Rd., Forsyth — probation violation. • Russell Scot Gordon, 48, 236 Gordon Rd., Commerce — headlight requirements; open container; and suspended license. • Robert Joseph Perez, 50, 5198 Yonah Homer Rd., Alto — probation violation. • Marcus Xavier Robinson, 40, 205 Ballast Trl., Winder — two counts of criminal tres pass-family violence; driving on right side of roadway; driv ing under the influence-refus al (less safe); open container; probation violation; and simple assault-family violence. • Lajeruis Tywon Shumpert, 23,1930 Enon Mill Dr. SW, At lanta — probation violation and hold for Walton County. • Nathan Waston Siegel, 44, 6883 Hwy. 212. Covington — probation violation. • Bandjou Camara, 35, 317 Starbuck Pkwy., Pendergrass — hold for Gwinnett County. • Sergio Adrian Diaz. 25. 5011 Pilgrim Ln., Auburn — two counts of theft by taking. • Tiffany Michelle Durvin, 36, 223 Rock Forge Rd., Jeffer son — mandatory education for children between 7 and 16. • Alex Laureano-Nava, 23. 810 Donaldson Rd., Green ville — driving without a valid license. • Lisa Marie Lowe, 37, 301 Indian River Dr., Jefferson — four counts of mandatory edu cation for children between 7 and 16. • Claire Elyse Rickabaugh, 19, 257 Woodland Rd., Winder — driving on roadways laned for traffic and driving under the influence of multiple substanc es. • Ashley Diane Thomason, 39, 47 Mangum Ln., Pender grass — mandatory education for children between 7 and 16. • Christopher Shawn Butler, 56, 53 Ash St., Commerce — driving while suspended and taillight violation. • Sergio Adrian Diaz. 25. 5011 Pilgrim Ln., Auburn — probation violation. • Austin Lee Kidd. 28, 117 Forest Ave. Apt. 104, Toccoa — hold for Franklin, Habersham and Hall counties and probation violation. • Rodney Raymond Rollins. 70, 264 High St., Milford, CT — theft by conversion-felony. • William Brodie Tucker, 40, 1396 High Sierra, Lawrencev- ille — theft by receiving stolen property. • Jhony Misael Aguilera-Her- nanandez, 20, 176 Lamar Ln., Hoschton — driving without a valid license and stop signs and yield signs. • Nicole Danielle Broome. 40, 124 Johnson Dr., Athens — probation violation. • Joseph Johnathon Gilbert, 44, 807 Rock Forge Rd., Jeffer son — interference with gov ernment property and simple assault-family violence. • Qutarquies Shyvez Watts, 25, 100 Orchard Park Dr., Greenville, S.C. — driving while license is suspended or revoked; fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer-felony; improper lane change; maxi mum limits (95/70); no proof of insurance; and reckless driving. • Devar Brandon Davis, 24, 20 Goshawk Walk, Covington — battery-family violence (first offense). • Marquise Darieon Jackson, 21,430 Ruth St., Athens — pro bation violation. • Philip Edgar Miller, 57,860 Cain Rd., Dawsonville — driv ing under the influence of mul tiple substances (less safe) and loitering and prowling. • Jose Miguel Ojeda Y Mar- tienez, 31, 286 New Hope Rd., Lawrenceville — expired li cense and hold for Gwinnett County. • Tony Aron Reynolds, 52, 276 Jefferson Rd., Bishop — hold for rehab. • Dustin Jay Savage, 35, 394 Windy Hill Ct., Jefferson — hold for Oconee County and two counts of probation viola tion. • Jonathan Wade Strickland, 37,24 Jarrett Rd., Nicholson — two counts of aggravated assault and here for court plea hearing. • Luis Alberto Castillo, 38, 796 Jefferson River Rd., Athens — giving false name, address, or birthdate to law enforcement officer and no license. • Brittany Nicole Richey, 31, 113 Barnes Rd., Commerce — tire requirements and unli censed. • Michael James Tierney, 52, 90 Deer Run Cir., Newborn — hold for Rockdale County. • Clifton Michael Speagle, 37, no address listed — theft by deception-felony. • Anthony Marvin Worrell, 55, 578 Reisland Dr., Braselton — hold for Oconee County and three counts of probation viola tion. • Anndra Celeste Anglin. 31, 265 Village Pkwy., Pendergrass — hold for Banks County. ARCADE PD • Jonathan Dillan Graddy, 29, 667 Rock Forge Rd., Arcade — discharging firearm while under influence of alcohol or drugs and reckless conduct. BRASELTON PD • Eric Anthony Ross, 34,556 Camp Perrin Rd., Lawrencev- ille — hold for Gainesville Police Department; affixing materials that reduce or increase light transmission/reflectance of window; driving while license is suspended or revoked; pos session of less than an ounce of marijuana; and possession of a Schedule I controlled substance. • Maurice Willis, 37, 1313 Macon Ave., Macon — posses sion and use of drug-related ob jects and purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of marijuana. COMMERCE PD • Kelsey Audrey Shambree Rucker, 30, 192 Northside Dr., Commerce — two counts of probation violation. • Owen Matthew Spreadbury, 22, 825 Landover Crossing, See Arrests, page 7A CITY OF HOSCHTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Hoschton City Council will conduct a public hearing at its work session on April 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Conference Room, 79 City Square, Hoschton, GA, 30548, on the following matter. During its regular meeting on April 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Hall Conference Room, 79 City Square, Hoschton, GA, 30548, City Council may act on this application. Ordinance TA 23-01 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hoschton, Georgia, as Amended, to Amend Article VIII, “Zoning Amendments and Applications,” To Amend Section 8.05, “Variances,” To Delete Paragraph 13, “Judicial Review; ”To Add a New Section 8.08, “Special Notice and Procedural Requirements for Certain Residential Zoning Decisions,” To Add a New Section 8.09, “Appeals;” To Establish an Effective Date; To Repeal Conflicting Ordinances; To Provide for Severability; and For Other Purposes. All interested persons are invited to attend. The application is on file in Hoschton City Hall, 79 City Square, Hoschton, GA 30548, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours. For more information, call 706-654-3034. This the 29th day of March, 2023.
