On November 19, 2019 three local people were taken into custody for possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects.
Arrested were Bobby Spires, age 56 (also wanted in two other counties), Kyle Spires, age 30 and Heather Holt, age 35.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s office and the Eastman Police Department continue to work together to eradicate the illegal drug trade in Dodge County.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrests from November 18 through November 25.
Julian David Evans, age 55, of Rentz, was arrested for felony theft by taking and probation violation.
Raheem Davon Mims, age 29, of Cochran, was arrested for probation violation.
Casey Spires, age 34, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass.
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests during the week of November 20 through November 25.
Briar White, age 24, of Eastman, was arrested for forgery in the first degree (check).
Tameisha Dudley, age 23, of Eastman, was arrested for violation of license restrictions and leaving the scene of accident with injury and damage.
As’John Ross, age 18, of East Dublin, was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property $500.00 value or more, license – driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident and headlight requirements.
Dondrae Bailey, age 18, of East Dublin, was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property $500.00 value or more.
Jimone Ervin, age 18, of East Dublin, was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property $500.00 value or more.
Juvenile, age 14, of East Dublin, was arrested for theft by receiving stolen property $500.00 value or more.
Ronnie Agnew, age 38, of Eastman was arrested for open container violation, DUI – drugs less safe (second offense) and failure to maintain lane.
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Woman dies after head on collision. Milan couple killed in head on collision
A Chester woman was killed when the car she was driving hit a pickup truck head on Friday, November 15.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, Ariannah Holliman, age 20, was driving a 2017 Nissan Versa south on Georgia 117 (Dublin Highway). According to a witness, Holliman crossed the center line into the path of Randy Dwaine Burch, age 61, of Eastman, driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado north on Georgia 117. The witness stated that Burch performed an evasive maneuver by steering left into the southbound lane. Holliman then swerved back into the southbound lane where the two hit head on.
Holliman died as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident a short time later at Dodge County Hospital.
Burch was not injured in the accident, but a passenger in his truck, Dianne Lynn, age 65, of Eastman, was transported to Dodge County Hospital with minor injuries.
The accident happened at approximately 4:47 p.m.
A Milan couple was killed as the result of a head on collision in Sylva, North Carolina.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a person was driving east on U.S. 74 in Jackson County, North Carolina. The person left the roadway on the right hand side of the road, struck a guard rail and then traveled back across all lanes striking the Jones couple in the west bound lane head on. The Milan couple was Rodney Lynn Jones, age 58, and Erica Stapleton Jones, age 40.
The accident happened at approximately 10:59 a.m. on Saturday, November 16.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, Ariannah Holliman, age 20, was driving a 2017 Nissan Versa south on Georgia 117 (Dublin Highway). According to a witness, Holliman crossed the center line into the path of Randy Dwaine Burch, age 61, of Eastman, driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado north on Georgia 117. The witness stated that Burch performed an evasive maneuver by steering left into the southbound lane. Holliman then swerved back into the southbound lane where the two hit head on.
Holliman died as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident a short time later at Dodge County Hospital.
Burch was not injured in the accident, but a passenger in his truck, Dianne Lynn, age 65, of Eastman, was transported to Dodge County Hospital with minor injuries.
The accident happened at approximately 4:47 p.m.
A Milan couple was killed as the result of a head on collision in Sylva, North Carolina.
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, a person was driving east on U.S. 74 in Jackson County, North Carolina. The person left the roadway on the right hand side of the road, struck a guard rail and then traveled back across all lanes striking the Jones couple in the west bound lane head on. The Milan couple was Rodney Lynn Jones, age 58, and Erica Stapleton Jones, age 40.
The accident happened at approximately 10:59 a.m. on Saturday, November 16.
Man loses life in head on collision
A Bonaire man was killed when the vehicle he was driving hit another vehicle head on.
Lee Wettstein, age 85, of Bonaire, was driving a 2009 Honda CR-V north in the southbound lane of State Route 27 (Terry Coleman Parkway) when he struck Sheena Underwood, age 26, of Eastman, who was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS south on State Route 27.
A passenger in the Honda, Sandra Wettstein, age 83, of Bonaire, was lifeflighted by helicopter to Navicent Health in Macon.
Underwood was also lifeflighted by helicopter to Navicent Health in Macon. A passenger in the Malibu, Kirstin Figueroa, age 2, of Eastman, was taken to Dodge County Hospital by Dodge County Emergency Medical Services.
Lee Wettstein died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The accident happened at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Saturday, November 9.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrests from October 23 to November 5.
Lauren Danielle Collins, age 35, of Cochran, was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
James Anthony Hughes, age 26, of Chester, was arrested for cruelty to children (allowing a child to witness felony/battery/family) and simply battery.
Kyle Michael Koropatny, age 29, of Albany, New York; was arrested for probation violation.
Nyneshia McCoy, age 21, of Milan, was arrested for probation violation.
Zyan Terek McKever, age 17, of Eastman, was arrested for possession with intent to or sell, deliver, distribute, display, or provide a related object.
Antianette McLeod, age 29, of Eastman, was arrested for misdemeanor first offense family violence, criminal trespass and cruelty to children.
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Lee Wettstein, age 85, of Bonaire, was driving a 2009 Honda CR-V north in the southbound lane of State Route 27 (Terry Coleman Parkway) when he struck Sheena Underwood, age 26, of Eastman, who was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LS south on State Route 27.
A passenger in the Honda, Sandra Wettstein, age 83, of Bonaire, was lifeflighted by helicopter to Navicent Health in Macon.
Underwood was also lifeflighted by helicopter to Navicent Health in Macon. A passenger in the Malibu, Kirstin Figueroa, age 2, of Eastman, was taken to Dodge County Hospital by Dodge County Emergency Medical Services.
Lee Wettstein died at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The accident happened at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Saturday, November 9.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Department reports the following arrests from October 23 to November 5.
Lauren Danielle Collins, age 35, of Cochran, was arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
James Anthony Hughes, age 26, of Chester, was arrested for cruelty to children (allowing a child to witness felony/battery/family) and simply battery.
Kyle Michael Koropatny, age 29, of Albany, New York; was arrested for probation violation.
Nyneshia McCoy, age 21, of Milan, was arrested for probation violation.
Zyan Terek McKever, age 17, of Eastman, was arrested for possession with intent to or sell, deliver, distribute, display, or provide a related object.
Antianette McLeod, age 29, of Eastman, was arrested for misdemeanor first offense family violence, criminal trespass and cruelty to children.
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Police officers make arrests
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests from October 28 to November 5.
Dori Veal, age 35, of Cochran, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Barbara Arnold, age 51, of Eastman, was arrested for theft by taking less than $500.00.
Christopher Brown, age 40, of Byron, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
David Argueta, age 28, of Macon, was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident and light reducing material affixed to windows.
Sherri Purvis, age 54, of Eastman, was arrested for battery and criminal trespass (private).
Steven Gay, age 44, of Eastman, was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers and disorderly conduct.
Christopher Durham, age 32, of Eastman, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Casey Goodwin, age 36, of Eastman, was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, possession of schedule IV drugs, drugs – methamphetamine possession of, drugs – cocaine possession of, possession and use of drug related objects, theft by taking auto, theft by taking, driving while license suspended/revoked and being a habitual violator.
Terry Walden, age 20, of Hawkinsville, was arrested for shoplifting less than $300.00.
Tavian Ray, age 29, of Dublin, was arrested for driving while license suspended/revoked, taillights/lenses required and failure to appear bench warrant.
Zyan McKever, age 17, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of drug related object and drugs – marijuana sale/deliver/distribution.
Tavian Walden, age 20, of Hawkinsville, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Ashley Little, age 20, of Hawkinsville, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Dori Veal, age 35, of Cochran, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Barbara Arnold, age 51, of Eastman, was arrested for theft by taking less than $500.00.
Christopher Brown, age 40, of Byron, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
David Argueta, age 28, of Macon, was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident and light reducing material affixed to windows.
Sherri Purvis, age 54, of Eastman, was arrested for battery and criminal trespass (private).
Steven Gay, age 44, of Eastman, was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers and disorderly conduct.
Christopher Durham, age 32, of Eastman, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Casey Goodwin, age 36, of Eastman, was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, possession of schedule IV drugs, drugs – methamphetamine possession of, drugs – cocaine possession of, possession and use of drug related objects, theft by taking auto, theft by taking, driving while license suspended/revoked and being a habitual violator.
Terry Walden, age 20, of Hawkinsville, was arrested for shoplifting less than $300.00.
Tavian Ray, age 29, of Dublin, was arrested for driving while license suspended/revoked, taillights/lenses required and failure to appear bench warrant.
Zyan McKever, age 17, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of drug related object and drugs – marijuana sale/deliver/distribution.
Tavian Walden, age 20, of Hawkinsville, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Ashley Little, age 20, of Hawkinsville, was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
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