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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 THE JACKSON HERALD PAGE 7A Commerce PD Suspicious incident reported at Commerce store Jefferson PD Recent incidents reported in Jefferson Officers with the Commerce Police Department were recent ly called for a suspicious inci dent at a convenience store. The incident was reported on Jefferson Street where a store employee reported a man visit ed the store and asked for food. She bought the man some food and he reportedly grabbed her hand and asked if she was the only one working at the store. He reportedly said to watch out when she was closing be cause he would be waiting for her. Officers returned later for the store’s closing time to ensure the woman was safe. OTHER INCIDENTS Other recent incidents report ed to the CPD included: • information report on Ridgeway Rd. where a woman reported an issue with her hus band’s ex. •headlight violation and driving under the influence (DUI)-alcohol on N. Broad The following incidents were recently reported by the Arcade Police Department: • theft by conversion on White Oak Trail where there was a dispute over a motor cycle. •aggravated assault; crim inal trespass: and simple assault on Hightower Trail where officers took a report on an assault that occurred earlier that day. •agency assist and suicide threat/attempt on Athens Hwy. where a man was taken to the hospital after complain ing of chest pain and heart fluttering. Officers had ini tially been called about a per son who was intoxicated and wanting to harm themselves. • information on Hightower St. where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. He admit ted to drinking and was arrested after a field sobriety test. • criminal damage to proper ty on S. Broad St. where a man reported damaged someone's phone during a dispute at a restaurant. • DUI on S. Elm St. where a man was arrested after he was found asleep in his vehicle. He admitted to driving and was ar rested after a field sobriety test. •information on Stark St. where a man with a medical history was treated by EMS af ter he was found not breathing. • failure to maintain lane and DUI-alcohol on Hwy. 441 where a woman was arrested during a traffic stop. She report ed appeared intoxicated and of ficers smelled alcohol. She was arrested after a field sobriety test. •information on Maysville Rd. where a man reported someone may have tried to steal Ct. where someone reported a possible probation and court order violation. •verbal dispute on S. Trot ters Way where juveniles had an argument and one of them pushed the other down. •failure to obey a traf fic-control device on Hwy. 129 where a person was cited during a traffic stop. •theft by receiving stolen property on Hwy. 129 where a vehicle tag had been reported as stolen in error. • civil matter on Rock Forge Ct. where someone wanted to retrieve belongings. • custody dispute on Hidden Oaks Trail where a man re ported a woman wouldn’t let their child go with him. •agency assist on Rambler items from his trailer. •theft by taking on Clayton St. where a woman reported an arrangement and bird feeder may have been stolen from a cemetery. •harassing communications on Terrace Ridge Dr. where a woman said her ex wouldn’t let her come and retrieve belong ings unless she came at a certain time. She also said her ex's fa ther contacted her despite being told not to. •criminal trespass on Forest Ave. where a woman reported her mailbox was damaged. • public drunkenness on Ho mer Rd. where a woman was arrested after someone reported she was being belligerent, curs ing and yelling around children at a store. Officers also smelled alcohol on her. • suspicious incident on Scott St. where a woman heard someone prop a ladder up on a residence and walk across the roof. Inn Rd. where officers were called for a suicide attempt/ threat. A juvenile was taken to the hospital for minor in juries. • suspicious incident on N. Trotters Way where a male may have been having a men tal episode and seeing things that weren’t there, • suspicious incident on N. Trotters Way where a health crisis unit completed an eval uation on a person. • suspicious incident on Hwy. 82 where a bike was abandoned at a store. • suspicious incident at Ar cade City Park where some one reported someone had a fire at the park and was play ing loud music, but officers didn't find anyone. The following incidents were recently reported by the Jefferson Police Department: •information on Tyler Cir. where police were called twice for disputes between family. One of the people involved said one of the fam ily members was off their medications and behaving strangely. •wanted person located on River Mist Cir. where offi cers arrested a woman at a residence. •no insurance on Hog Mountain Rd. where a vehi cle was towed during a traffic stop. •registration/license plate violation; driving under the influence (DUI)-refusal; and possession of an open con tainer of alcohol on Hwy. 129 where a man was arrest ed during a traffic stop. Of ficers smelled alcohol in the vehicle and arrested after a field sobriety test. •two-vehicle wreck with one injury on Hwy. 129. No one was transported to the hospital. •deposit account fraud on Old Pendergrass Rd. where a man reported someone tried to deposit a fraudulent check. •driving while unlicensed on Hwy. 129 where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. •information on Isaiah Dr. where three people had a ver bal dispute, •wanted person located on Athens St. where officers arrested a man at a conve nience store. •domestic dispute on Ad venture Trail where a man and woman argued and the woman planned to leave the residence. •family offense on Grey- stone Dr. where a man re ported a woman was yelling and irate. He also reported she had previously assaulted him. •entering auto on Hilltop Dr. where a man reported someone entered his vehicle and took firearms. •criminal trespass on Old Pendergrass Rd. where a man reported someone dam aged his vehicle windshield and hood with a rock. •driving while license is suspended or revoked on Lee St. where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. •domestic dispute on Coopers Hawk Ln. where someone reported a man and woman arguing. •no insurance (no address listed) where a woman was cited during a traffic stop. •driving while license is suspended on Boy Scout Trail where a woman was arrested during a traffic stop. •two-vehicle wreck with one injury on Hog Mountain Rd. No one was transported to the hospital. •information on Hwy. 129 where a woman report ed receiving a text message from someone who said they were a kidnapper. A little girl made a FaceTime call from the number. She said she was with her dad and hung up, but the complainant feared the girl had been kidnapped. •information on Banks Rd. where a man and woman had a verbal argument. •driving while license is suspended or revoked on Hwy. 129 where a woman was arrested following a ve hicle accident. •information on Soque Cir. where a juvenile was report ed misbehaving and scream ing. •possession of marijuana less than an ounce on Da mon Gause Bypass where a man was cited during a traffic stop. They smelled marijuana in the vehicle and later found the substance. A firearm and open bottle of alcohol were also found in the vehicle. •driving while unlicensed and speeding on Glenfield Dr. where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. •theft of lost/mislaid prop erty on Hwy. 129 where a man reported a missing wal let. •information on Valentine Industrial Blvd. where a tree branch damaged a city vehi cle. •information report on Curry Crossing where a woman reported someone applied for credit cards in her name. •driving while unlicensed on Hwy. 129 where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. •driving while license is suspended on Gordon St. where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. •driving while unlicensed on Jett Roberts Rd. where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. •wanted person located on Hwy. 82 where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. •wanted person located on Hwy. 129 where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. •wanted person located on Hwy. 129 where a man was arrested for a warrant during an alarm call at a restaurant. •wanted person located on Hwy. 129 where a woman was arrested during a traffic stop. •trespass on Hwy. 129 where someone reported an employee's husband was causing issues. •information on Old Pen dergrass Rd. where someone broke a lock on a camera and turned it off. •DUI and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle on Hwy. 129 where a woman was arrested during a traf fic stop. She reportedly ap peared intoxicated and was arrested after a field sobriety test. Officers found two open bottles of alcohol in the ve hicle. •driving while license is suspended or revoked on Hwy. 129 where a man was arrested during a traffic stop. Arcade PD Recent incidents reported in Arcade Arrests continued from 6A — DUI-alcohol and headlight violation. •Desman Daisy Roe, 21, 325 S. Jackson St., Hartwell — driving on roadways laned for traffic and DUI-alcohol. • Krystal Chanel Can non-Lewis, 40, 1 Timberlake Dr., Greenville, S.C. — hit and run and reckless driving. •Paula Marie Hancock, 59, 97 Red Bird Dr., Jefferson — public drunkenness. JEFFERSON PD • Sunita Ali Dookie, 23, 3525 Baker Rd., Gainesville — driving while license is suspended or revoked and fol lowing too closely. • Aurea Mette Ascencio, 26, 3319 Thousands Oak Dr., Gainesville — driving while license is suspended or re voked. • Heath Lee Nelson, 32,295 Greenwood Pkwy., Dawson- ville — driving while license is suspended or revoked. •Mason Matthew Weiner, 17, 184 Glenfield Dr., Jeffer son — driving without a valid license and speeding (48/25). • Antoine Eugene Coleman, 48,1222 Mill Crest Walk NW, Conyers — hold for Gwinnett County. •Daniel Travis Crisler, 25, 596 Peachtree Rd., Jefferson — distracted driving and driv ing while license is suspended or revoked. • Yovani Hernandez-Perez, 21, 263 Magnolia Ave., Jef ferson — driving while unli censed and failure to obey a police/peace officer. •Corey Antoine King, 31, 706 Spring Valley Rd., Athens — driving while unlicensed. • Anthony Melvin Man ning, 59, 1425 14th St., Co lumbus — hold for Troup County. • Stanley Lamar Dowdy, 34, 6383 Hwy. 72 East, Carlton — hold for Madison County. • Stephenie Ann Keibler, 43, 1438 Prospect View Ct., Lawrenceville — DUI-alco- hol; open container; and oper ation of a vehicle on approach of authorized emergency ve hicles violation. • Gam Day Awino, 44, 3724 Beech Bottom Ln., Snellville — driving while license is suspended or revoked. GEORGIA STATE PATROL •Jose Eduardo Chou- rio-Parra, 27, 183 Grey Fal con Ave., Braselton — driv ing without a valid license; DUI-alcohol; failure to main tain lane; speeding (90/70); and turning movements vio lation. •Arch Cleveland Morgan, 49, 10W. 1st Ace., Lindale — hold for Bartow County. • William Michael Braza, 20, 6790 Marlow Dr., Cum- ming — DUI-alcohol and speeding (90/70). • Marty Taylor Reidling, 30, 239 Central Ave., Com merce — DUI-alcohol; turn ing movements violation; and license to be carried and exhibited on demand viola tion. • Glen Douglas Huskin, 42, 7 Jefferson Terrace, Jefferson — DUI-drugs; possession of a controlled substance (THC oil); and seat belt violation. JCSO continued from 6A •welfare check on Skelt on Rd. where a woman said she feared her ex-boyfriend would overdose on drugs following their breakup. The man fled as a deputy ap proached his residence be cause he reportedly had an outstanding arrest warrant. The deputy reported that the man “appeared OK as he was running from the residence.’’ •death investigation (non-murder) on Moons Bridge Rd. where a man was found bleeding from the head and not breathing. According to the incident report, a man who’d taken the deceased male to pick up his prescrip tions said he believed he had taken an Ambien, attempt ed to get up, fell and hit his head. The City of Jefferson is accepting applications for the following positions: Title: ROADS AND GROUNDS (LABORER) General Job Description: This position is very varied in its daily requirements. The scope of work this position covers can include grass cutting and related tasks, street repair, ditch and storm drainage maintenance, traffic control, truck driving, trash pickup, building maintenance and similar assigned manual labor tasks. Exact job duties may include one or more of the following titles: Mechanic, Truck Driver, Heavy Equipment Operator, General Laborer, and Grass Cutter depending on need, capabilities and qualifications. A more detailed job description can be found on our website at cityofjeffersonga.com Supervision Received: • This position will report directly to the Roads and Grounds Director or Assistant Director Minimum Qualifications: • Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Diploma. • Able to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations. . Possess a valid driver's license. • Possess or be able to obtain the State of Georgia Traffic Flagger's Certification. • Possess the Class B Commercial Driver’s License or be able to obtain within twelve months from the date of employment. To apply for this position: Send resume to wwilson@citvofieffersonqa.com Mail or deliver resume/application to Wendy Wilson City of Jefferson 147 Athens Street Jefferson, Georgia 30549 PUBLIC MEETINGS... FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH you can list your group’s meetings! Banks County News * Jackson Herald Madison County Journal * Braselton News 4660 St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church Mass Schedule: Sal. 4:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m, Tues. 12:10 p.m. Mon,, Wed, Thurs. & Fri. 10:00 a.m, Spanish Sun. 8:00 a.m. Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org 706-367-7220 12969 . 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