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A2 THE OCONEE ENTERPRISE DECEMBER 19, 2013 OCONEE COUNTY ARRESTS Jail adds 25 suspects The following were listed on the arrest book Tuesday at the Oconee County JaiL Although these people have been arrested, they are not considered guilty unless they later plead guilty or are convicted in a court of law. Dills Boyd Kenneth Frank Dills, 51, Watkinsville, contempt of Superior Court. Derrick Derand Boyd, Greensboro, public drunk. 53, Brown Ward Kevin Henry Brown, 51, Winder, probation violation. Randy Ward, 53, Hull, theft by shoplifting-misdemeanor. Willingham Shuler Deason Davis Allison Hope Deason, 36, Danielsville, theft by shoplifting- misdemeanor, probation violation. Harley Dean Davis, 52, Statham, theft by shoplifting-misdemeanor. Ke’Andrea Amari Willingham, 22, Athens, possession of marijuana-less than one ounce. Rodney Dale Shuler, 40, Watkinsville, driving while license suspended or revoked, obedience to required traffic control device. Eidson McWaters 23, Smith Jenkins Justin Maurice Smith, 26, Athens, probation violation. Christina Ann Jenkins, 37, Watkinsville, deposit account fraud/bad checks $499 or less. Marcus Anthony Eidson, Bishop, probation violation. Michael Lee McWaters, 26, Athens, driving under the influence of alcohol, hit and run-duty of driver to stop at or return to scene of acci dent, too fast for conditions, no insur ance, reckless driving. Robbins Williams Marcus Lamont Robbins, 34, Griffith, probation violation. Michael Shane Williams, 51, Athens, probation violation. Dellinger Justin Lindsey Rodriguez Dellinger, 29, Athens, theft by shoplifting-misde meanor. Mario Rodriguez, 43, Watkinsville, driving while license suspended or revoked, obedience to required traf fic control device, no license on per son, driving without a valid license. Caputi Hall Laura Anne Caputi, 31, Winterville, driving while license suspended or revoked, expired reg istration. Jason Lamar Hall, 31, Monroe, driving while license suspended or revoked, speeding. Nolan Christian Dawn Renee Nolan, 36, Loganville, burglary-first degree (felony), computer invasion of priva cy. Terri Caroline Christian, 34, Statham, following too closely, driv ing while license suspended or revoked. McDonald Hutchins Charles Eugene McDonald, 46, Watkinsville, probation violation. Samuel Durrant Hutchins, 51, Athens, no insurance. Shenickaw Nichol Ballard, 40, Athens, pro bation violation. Hancock Reeves Ballard Rates CONTINUED FROM PAGE At The Hispanic rate also decreased from 83 percent in 2012 to 77.8 per cent in 2013. African Americans make up about 5 percent of the overall student pop ulation, according to OCS data. “As is the case with several of the subgroups, these statistics are based on a very small number of students,” said Miller, citing an average of about 13 black students in each grade level in each school. “For that reason, there is a tendency for the numbers to fluctuate somewhat from year to year and from school to school. That being said, we recog nize this is an area for improvement. “We also recognize that the educa tion experience must be relevant to individual students and that we must work to ensure students understand the importance of a high-school diploma,” Miller continued. “We will continue to focus efforts on individual students.” Graduation data would be reviewed by the strategic planning team, she added. OCONEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT Man caught after hit and run by Blake Giles James Andrew Reid did not evade deputies long after he ran into the woods following a wreck on Experiment Station Road near Dairy Queen. The 39-year-old Athens man has been charged with following too closely, hit and run, open con tainer, canceled registration and driving on a suspended license. The accident happened mid afternoon Tuesday. Reid fled the scene, but he left his wallet at the scene. Deputies and firefighters established a perimeter, and a canine unit was called to the scene. While trying to get away, Reid actually ran right into Sgt. Kevin Nolley. ably quiet, not did she display any signs that she was upset about the accusations. She did not defend him. Thornton denied all of the accusa tions but revealed that he was on probation for a traffic charge in Auburn. He was found to be wanted on a violation of probation and was taken into custody. She got a pistol and retreated to the bedroom closet. The first deputy found a door ajar and an outside window pane on the door shattered. But the house was cleared, and no intruder found. Wallet missing Nick Edwin Thornton denied that he stole a wallet, but he was arrested Sunday anyway because of an outstanding warrant from Auburn. The 19-year-old victim at the North Church Street home in Bogart reported that she came home Saturday night and placed her wallet under her bed. It con tained $160 in currency and vari ous credit and debit cards as well as her driver’s license. She accused her roommate’s boyfriend of taking the wallet. She said that Thornton had changed the light bulb in her room, stand ing on the bed to do so. The roommate left for work, and the suspect assisted the victim in searching for her wallet. He said that his wallet was also miss ing, but it was later located under his air mattress. When Deputy Stephen Shaffer questioned Thornton, he noticed that his girlfriend seemed notice- Pedestrian arrested Derrick Derand Boyd of Greensboro was arrested late Dec. 12 after he was encountered stumbling in the roadway. Deputy Clark Sparrow was in patrol nearby Simonton Bridge Road and Norton Road after a pass ing motorist had reported seeing a man walking in the middle of the road. No one was seen immediately, but Sparrow said that a man came out of the woods and stumbled into the roadway, forcing Sparrow to take evasive actions to avoid hitting him. Boyd showed signs of intoxica tion, and he was carrying four beers from a six-pack. He told Sparrow that he was walking to Greensboro from Athens and needed a ride. Suspect identified A 19-year-old from Athens has been identified as a suspect in a theft at Walmart Dec. 12. According to the store, the suspect entered the store Dec. 11 and picked up four packets of children’s under wear and took them to the customer service area where he returned them for a $43 refund. The following day he returned and tried the same gambit. It failed, but he left the store with the underwear. When she saw loss-prevention offi cers running after her, she slammed her trunk closed and drove off. But not before they could get her license plate. Morgan County Sheriffs Office went to her residence and arrested her. She was returned to Walmart and positively identified as the sus pect. She was responsible for $256 in lost property, said Walmart. Man runs red light Rodney Dale Shuler, 40, of Watkinsville said that he ran a red light because he was tired and anx ious to get home on Dec. 14. A check of his driving status determined that his license had been suspended for non-payment of child support, leading to his arrest. Shoplifters arrested Allison Hope Deason of Danielsville was arrested Dec. 10 after Walmart accused her of shoplifting. She also was wanted for a probation violation. The miscellaneous items she tried to take totaled $111. ■ Randy Ward of Hull was arrested Dec. 10 at Walmart after he attempt ed to leave with a cell phone that was not paid for. The phone was valued at $40. Light fixture is costly Harley Dean Davis of Winterville was arrested Saturday at Lowe’s Home Improvement Center after store personnel said he did not pay for a $13 white mushroom light fix ture. Shoplifter runs Justin Lindsey Dellinger of Athens tried to run from Kohl’s Department Store Saturday after store personnel said he tried to steal items. Dellinger was found near National Tire and Battery. He was returned to Kohl’s where he was positively identified. Identity stolen A 35-year-old Athens woman report ed that unauthorized transactions were made on her bank account Dec. 3 at a Duluth location. The charges totaled more than $300. ■ An 81-year-old Athens woman reported that five unsuccessful attempts had been made to charge $475 to her credit/debit card. The charge was declined, and she can celled the card. Burglary stopped Eight deputies found a shattered window but no burglar. They responded Dec. 11 to a call of a burglary in progress. The victim said she was on the telephone when she heard the sound of someone breaking into her home. Shoplifter captured Jenifer Ann Brock of Monroe was arrested Dec. 10 for shoplifting after she rushed out of the parking lot and fled to Morgan County. Walmart said that Brock left the store with a buggy full of items and began to place then in her trunk. Speeder caught Jason Lamar Hall of Monroe was arrested for driving without a valid license after he was stopped for speeding Dec. 12. When asked for his license, Hall admitted that he did not have a license, that it had been suspended for failure to appear. OCONEE COUNTY FIRE REPORT Santa lucks out, chimney fire put out by Michael Prochaska Firefighters extinguished a chimney fire at 1721 Calls Creek Circle on Dec. 12 at 5:22 p.m. The fire did not cause any dam age to the home, according to reports. at Atlanta Highway and North Burson Avenue Dec. 9 at 11:46 a.m. Vehicles wreck Nobody was injured in a two-vehi- Cars collide There was one minor injury reported in a two-vehicle accident at Malcom Bridge Road and Rocky Branch Lane Dec. 11 at 12:08 p.m. Field fire put out A fire spread to a stretch of two and a half acres along 1740 Spartan Lane Dec. 13 at 12:35 p.m. Firefighters extinguished the fire upon arrival. Preschool, located at 1890 Mars Hill Road. cle accident Dec. 9 at 7:51 a.m. at Mars Hill Road and Barber Creek. Wreck causes injury One person sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Gas line ruptures A two-inch natural gas line ruptured Dec. 13 at 10:51 a.m. at Oconee Veterans Park. Firefighters stood by for the gas company to arrive. Driver unharmed The driver in a single-vehicle acci dent came out unscathed. The inci dent occurred Epps Bridge Road at the Athens-Clarke County line Dec. 13 at 1:44 p.m. One person injured There was one injury reported in a two-vehicle accident at New High Shoals Road and Concord Drive on Dec. 13 at 3:52 p.m. Alarm tripped An alarm was unintentionally tripped Dec. 13 at 3:10 p.m. at Oconee In the Mechanic’s Corner WATKINSVILLE POLICE REPORT Police work several wrecks A 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 was bumped from behind by a 2004 Ford F-150 on Industrial Boulevard at 8:41 a.m. on Dec. 9. Neither driver was injured. Carmine Costello, 43, of Amoldsville, was cited with following too closely. As the rain continued at 4:16 p.m. on Dec. 9, a 2007 Mercedes was struck from behind by a 1998 Nissan Sentra on Main Street, at Third Street, downtown. Neither driver was injured. Both vehicles suffered minor damage. Alb-year- old Oconee County resident was ticketed with following too closely. A 2004 Dodge Durango backed into a parked 2009 Jeep Patriot at the Oconee County DFCS office, 1400 Greensboro Highway at lunchtime on Dec. 12. No one was injured. Only minor damage was listed. A deer ran into the side of a 2000 Nissan Frontier on Experiment Station Road at Water Street at 6 p.m. on Dec. 12. The 75-year-old driver was not injured and the deer ran away. The driver’s side of the truck was badly damaged. Police were called to a Harden Hill Road address to an ongoing domestic situation at 8 p.m. on Dec. 14. One person was accusing anoth er of violating a Temporary Protective Order. The alleged offender was no longer at the address when police arrived. Charges may be forthcoming. During the week ending Dec. 15 the Watkinsville Police Department responded to 31 calls for assistance inside the City. The Police Report is submitted by City of Watkinsville Chief Lee O’Dillon. by Darcy Lapointe It’s gift-giving crunch time so if you’re still struggling with what to give a loved one, family member or friend this holiday season, the perfect present may be related to vehicle safety. Tire pressure gauges, ice scrapers, emer gency kits and windshield wipers are ideal for any drivers on your list. Low tire pressure and windshield wipers were among the top items with the highest failure rates during commu nity car care vehicle checks last year. Tire pressure should be checked at least once a month and wiper blades should be replaced every six months or when cracked, cut, tom, streaking or chatter ing. An emergency road kit is something that can be easily compiled or pur chased. It should include an ice scraper, snowbrush, jumper cables, flashlight, flares, blanket, candles/matches, bot tled water and dry food snacks. Darcy Lapointe is the owner of Watkinsville Service Center, 1326 Greensboro Highway. Call him at (706) 769-8334 to discuss your vehicle’s care. Michael Sebastian Hancock, 20, Athens, simple battery-family vio lence, no insurance, reckless driving, suspended registration. Michael Joseph Reeves, 21, Watkinsville, probation violation.
