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PAGE 6A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS • THE COMMERCE NEWS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016 Crime/Public Safety Commerce Police Department incidents Commerce police report a quiet week Maybe it was because Santa knows who’s naughty and who’s nice, but Commerce area residents and folks passing through were appar ently mostly on their best behavior last week. The Commerce Police Department recorded just two arrests, both from traffic offenses, and responded to just a handful of calls for service. Of course, there were exceptions. Tony Thomas Hill, 40, 80 Hendrix Road, Commerce, was charged with driving under the influence (DU1) of alcohol, endangering the life of a child while DUI, violation of the open container law and driving with a suspended license on Wednesday Dec. 21, following a fight between two men at a Baugh Street location. The complainant was an off-duty officer of the police department, who turned onto Baugh Street and saw two men and a woman fighting. He exited his vehicle, identified himself as an off-duty officer and broke up the fight. Hill, one of the combatants, got into the driver’s seat of a vehicle, put it in drive and tried to leave. The off-duty officer ordered him to remain on the scene, which angered Hill, according to the responding officer’s report. All three of the people fighting had suspend ed driver’s licenses, and a 9-yearold child in the offenders’ vehicle watched the fight and appeared to be shaken. The report said Hill told police that he’d not been driving, that another male was driving and ran off as the off-duty officer arrived, but neither the off-duty officer nor the other man in the fight reported seeing another male. Hill, who admitted drinking a six-pack of beer, blew a. 137 on the portable alcosensor, but refused a similar test at the Jackson County Jail. The report indicated that Carolyn Evans Brock, no age available, of 2030 (B) Crane Mill Road, Alto, and John Corey Gordon, 122 Baugh Street, were both cited for disorderly conduct. In the other case, an officer cited James Tyler Murphy 22, 5069 Carson Street, Saint Cloud, FL, for speeding and driving with a suspended license after an officer clocked him doing 77 miles per hour in a 55-mph speed zone on U.S. 441. Dispatch advised that Murphy had a warrant out of Florida for assault and that his license was suspended for failure to appear. The report indicated that Florida was not willing to extradite Murphy under the warrant. Incidents Police also responded to the following inci dents during the past week: •reckless conduct at Heritage Crossing Apartments where a woman said she was wrapping Christmas presents in her living room at about 3:30 a.m. when she heard a loud noise. She told the officer she found a bullet fragment lying on the living room floor and pointed to a hole in the wall. She told the officer she knocked on the door of the adjoin ing apartment and heard people yelling, but no one came to the door. The officer spoke to a woman in the adjacent apartment who said her sister had fired the shot. She said she came into the living room and found her sister standing near a hole in the wall with the gun in her hands. The woman said her sister was making threats to kill herself but left not long after the incident. •simple battery at the Sherwin Williams Store, Homer Road, where a man came into the store and slapped an employee. The officer could not see any physical manifestation of the incident. The victim said a heavy-set Asian male inquired about an account he had through the Athens store. The clerk could not satisfy the customer’s request, and she said the man slapped her with an open hand. When the clerk questioned him, he told her, “I thought I could play with you like that.” •the towing of a vehicle left at the corner of Blue Heron Drive and B Wilson Road. Two men were present. Both had suspended driver’s licenses. One of the men denied knowing the other; the other said they were together and claimed a juvenile who had been driving had left the scene to fetch gasoline. None of the sub jects owned the vehicle. The officer contacted the owner, who said he “sold” it to one of the men, but had never been paid, and that the vehicle was still in his name. • lost, stolen or misplaced prescription med ication reported by a Homer Road man who told police that several people from around the neighborhood had been in and around his residence, and medication belonging to him and his wife was missing. He said one subject offered him a check not to tell the police. The officer advised the complainant to call police at the time incidents take place “so the proper action can be taken.” Banks County Sheriffs Office arrests Banks County deputies announce 17 arrests Seventeen people were charged by the Banks Coun ty Sheriff’s Office last week, including the following: • Javier Reshun Cmmp, 28,1019 Hwy. 63, Commerce, probation violation. •James Ryan Standridge, 35, 5563 Waterworks Road, Nicholson, DUI and failure to maintain a lane. •Kevin Douglas Stockton, 40, 183 Hogan Street, Mays- ville, driving with a suspend ed license, possession of a Schedule IV controlled sub stance and possession of a Schedule I narcotic. • Brian Knox Forrester, 43, 152 Ben Higgins Road, Dahlonega, probation viola tion. •Richard Allyn Griffiths, 55 , 3420 Hardman Morris Road, Colbert, possession of methamphetamine. •Rick Don Tucker, 59, 2021 Blacks Creek Church Road, Commerce, failure to appear. • Ricky Lee Angel, 25, 133 Gowder Road, Maysville, pro bation violation. • Michael Theodore Butler, 19, 2067 Washington Street, Jefferson, theft by shoplifting. •Jason Robert Hullett, 35, 3320 Broome Road, Gaines ville, possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. • Jammie Lee McKellar, 36, 144 Dorris McGill Jones Road, Anderson, S.C., theft by Vacant church building vandalized A vacant South Jackson church was recently vandalized. Officers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Crooked Creek Road, Jefferson, location last week in refer ence to vandalism, criminal damage to property and burglary. The former site of Southside Church was damaged. Ceiling tiles were broken, shelves were ripped from the walls, a bag of potting soil was flung throughout one room and 10 doors were broken at the door jams. A man noticed the damage when he went to the playground with his grandchildren. He saw a group of teenagers near the scene and, when they saw him, one replied, “Oh, we need to get out of here.” The man then noticed sod had been cut up behind the building and a fire extinguisher was found outside. Near the extinguisher, officers found a door that was broken into. Offi cers also found cigars, cigarettes, plastic cups and popsicle wrappers at the scene. These were collected for biological evidence. In a bathroom upstairs, officers found someone had defecated. 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Bilingual (Span ish/English) skills a plus. Sales experience a plus. Hours of operation: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Fri- day and Saturday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Starting wage: $12.00/hr plus incentive. Apply at: www.windstreamtalent.com Job # 16004612 EOE taking and theft by receiving stolen property. • Jessica Nickole Harri son, 39, 1215 Bradford Street, Gainesville, DUI, a tire viola tion and following too closely. •Howard Lee Kitchens, 38, 210 Palamino Drive, Alto, simple battery. • Scottland Tyron Burns, 30, 68 Sunny Lane, Commerce, failure to maintain a lane. • Cordis Rogers Daniel, 41, 1308 Ervin Chambers Road, Maysville, possession of methamphetamine and sim ple battery. •Ramon Perez-Franquez, 21, 124 Newcastle Drive, Alto, failure to maintain lane, DUI and making a false statement. •Crystal Gail Sherrill, 38, 101 Sunny Lane, Commerce, battery. • Cody Michael White, 28, 269 J.S. Williamson Court, Nicholson, theft by shoplift ing. Northeast Georgia Medical Center Calendar of Events: January 2017 LIVING WELL LECTURES Each month, join us on the second Thursday in the Education Center for a fun and informative lecture on health and wellness topics. Urgent Care vs. Emergency Care: Preventing Injuries and Finding the Right Care Thursday, January 12; 1 p.m. Speaker: Donna Lee, MSN, RN, TCRN, CEN; Leslie David, MD; Todd Jordan, MD WELLNESS IN THE KITCHEN Cooking tasty, healthy meals is a snap when you know the secrets of a chef. Join our chef in the NGMC Braselton Education Center or NGMC Gainesville South Patient Tower Cafeteria for tips and tricks that will take your cooking to the next level and bring wellness to the table. BRASELTON: Putting a New Spin on Chicken Tuesday, January 17; 6:30 p.m. GAINESVILLE: Portion Control Wednesday, January 18; 5:30 p.m. YOGA If you're looking for ways to reduce stress and enjoy peaceful exercise, try yoga! Classes will be held in the Education Center and are open to participants of all ages. No previous experience is necessary. Please bring a mat or towel to class. BRASELTON: Saturdays, January 7, 21 & 28; 3 p.m. Speaker: Yoga in Daily Life CAR SEAT SAFETY CLASS Make sure your baby is as safe as possible in his or her car seat by taking this class and learning from the experts. We'll also check the installation of your car seat in your vehicle at the end of class. GAINESVILLE: Wednesday, February 1; 7 p.m. Speaker: SafeKids ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT Learn about healthy grieving, ways to cope, and share memories of your loved one in a supportive environment. BRASELTON: Lunch Bunch Wednesday, January 25; 11:30 a.m. El Monterrey Braselton, GA NGMC BARROW CELEBRATION Join us to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in Barrow County as Barrow Regional Medical Center becomes Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow. Warm up with soup and s'mores by the fire while you enjoy family entertainment and live music. Thursday, January 19; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 316 N. Broad St. Winder, GA 30680 FREEDOM FROM SMOKING Everybody loves a quitter when it comes to breaking a tobacco habit. Join us for a free. 8-session program, conducted over 7 weeks, to help you understand your addiction and learn ways to break the habit for good. This course is taught by a certified facilitator and is designed to offer the group support and encouragement. The only cost for this course is to cover course materials. Patients who participate in the class will receive free membership at this YMCA during the length of the class. GAINESVILLE: Tuesdays, January 17 - February 28; 5:30 p.m. J.A. Walters YMCA 2455 Howard Road Gainesvile, GA 30501 CHILDBIRTH CLASSES PREPARED CHILDBIRTH The Prepared Childbirth class covers natural pain control methods, different types of deliveries and the coach's role. It also provides information about the types of anesthesia available for women in labor. A tour of the OB Unit is included. BREASTFEEDING Our Breastfeeding class is taught by Board Certified Lactation Consultants. Dads are welcomed and encouraged to attend. NEWBORN PARENTING Newborn Parenting class covers the basics of baby care including recognizing illness, feeding, bathing, diaper changes, and more. Gainesville childbirth class location: Women and Children’s Education Center 825A Jesse Jewel Parkway Gainesville, Georgia 30501 Braselton childbirth class location: NGMC Braselton Education Center For more information about Childbirth Education Classes, visit www.nghs.com/ob-classes. Register today! Phone: 800-347-1416 Online: www.nghs.com/events