Electrical, ventilation and heating and cooling problems on the second floor of the Dodge County Courthouse has stopped court from being held in the upstairs courtroom until further notice.
Dodge County Manager Spence Barron stated, at the regular meeting of the Dodge County Commissioners Monday night, that for safety reasons the small court cases would be held in the courtroom located in the annex building beside the courthouse. He added that regular court would reconvene in February and the larger cases would be held at the chamber of commerce.
County manager Barron told The Dodge County News that he had specialist arriving this week to evaluate the condition of the courthouse and what their recommendation for resolving the problems would be.
County manager Barron complemented the Dodge/Wilcox 911 center and reported that during January 2019 that the operators answered 4,644 phone calls. From those calls the Wilcox Law Enforcement, 1,047 calls; Eastman Police Department, 978 calls; Dodge County Sheriff’s Department, 738 calls; Dodge County Emergency Medical Services, 260 calls; Eastman Fire Department, 137 calls; Wilcox Emergency Medical Services, 130 calls; Dodge County Fire Departments, 103; Wilcox Fire Departments, 37; Chauncey Police Department, six calls and Milan Police Department, one call.
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Arrests made by police, deputies
The Eastman Police Deartment reported the following arrests for January 21, 2019 through January 29, 2019.
Victoria Beard, age 20, of Eastman was arrested for drugs-marijuana sale/deliver/distribute, possession and use of drug related objects, MFG, distribute, dispense, possess controlled, damage to property-private 2nd degree, public drunkenness, battery (simple) and enter autow/intent to commit theft.
Juvenile, age 12, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, disorderly conduct and battery (simple).
Jerry Perry, age 49, of Eastman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, open container violation, failure to maintain lane, lighted headlights/other lights required and possession and use of drug related objects.
Talusia Johnson, age 26, of Eastman was arrested for drugs- cocaine possession of, possession of methamphetamine, open container violation, possession of ounce or less of marijuana and possession and use of drug related objects.
Miles Ivory, age 29, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, disorderly conduct and FTP bench warrant.
Juvenile, age 15, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers and firearms: possession by a minor.
Jayci Cox, age 40, of Eastman was arrested for Obstructing law enforcement officers, driving under the influence (DUI) and safety belts violation (adults).
David Muntford, age 21, of Eastman was arrested for theft by taking.
Juvenile, age 12, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, terroristic threats and acts and battery (simple)
Gregory Wilcox, age 39, of Eastman was arrested for Obstructing law enforcement officers and pedestrian under the influence (P.U.I)
Delfenia Shearin, age 70, of Eastman was arrested for FTP bench warrant.
Ethan Bradford, age 17, of Chester was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Cindy Evans, age 34, of Eastman was arrested for license-driving while license suspended/revoked.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests for the week ending January 25, 2019.
Michelle Allen, age 37, of Dublin was arrested for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, or methamphetamine and illegal possession of controlled substance marijuana.
Donald Earl Beck, age 58, of North Port, Florida was arrested for suspended license, violation of intermediate license and operation of unregistered motor vehicle.
Rickie Blackshear, age 38, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Cedric Charles Deering, age 62, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)
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Victoria Beard, age 20, of Eastman was arrested for drugs-marijuana sale/deliver/distribute, possession and use of drug related objects, MFG, distribute, dispense, possess controlled, damage to property-private 2nd degree, public drunkenness, battery (simple) and enter autow/intent to commit theft.
Juvenile, age 12, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, disorderly conduct and battery (simple).
Jerry Perry, age 49, of Eastman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, open container violation, failure to maintain lane, lighted headlights/other lights required and possession and use of drug related objects.
Talusia Johnson, age 26, of Eastman was arrested for drugs- cocaine possession of, possession of methamphetamine, open container violation, possession of ounce or less of marijuana and possession and use of drug related objects.
Miles Ivory, age 29, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, disorderly conduct and FTP bench warrant.
Juvenile, age 15, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers and firearms: possession by a minor.
Jayci Cox, age 40, of Eastman was arrested for Obstructing law enforcement officers, driving under the influence (DUI) and safety belts violation (adults).
David Muntford, age 21, of Eastman was arrested for theft by taking.
Juvenile, age 12, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, terroristic threats and acts and battery (simple)
Gregory Wilcox, age 39, of Eastman was arrested for Obstructing law enforcement officers and pedestrian under the influence (P.U.I)
Delfenia Shearin, age 70, of Eastman was arrested for FTP bench warrant.
Ethan Bradford, age 17, of Chester was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Cindy Evans, age 34, of Eastman was arrested for license-driving while license suspended/revoked.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests for the week ending January 25, 2019.
Michelle Allen, age 37, of Dublin was arrested for trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, or methamphetamine and illegal possession of controlled substance marijuana.
Donald Earl Beck, age 58, of North Port, Florida was arrested for suspended license, violation of intermediate license and operation of unregistered motor vehicle.
Rickie Blackshear, age 38, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Cedric Charles Deering, age 62, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor)
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Dublin man dies in one vehicle crash
A Dublin man was killed when the pickup truck that he was driving ran off the roadway and flipped over several times.
Robert Lee Johnson, age 57, of a Dublin address, was driving south on Georgia 117 (Dublin Highway), when he ran off the right side of the roadway near the intersection of Ocmulgee Church Road, struck several road signs, traveled over an embankment and overturned several times.
The accident happened at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Rocky Springs Road and Georgia 27 (Terry Coleman Parkway) on Saturday, January 19 at approximately 12:23 p.m.
According to the Georgia State Patrol report, Jonna Merle Wilkes, age 52, of Eastman, was driving a 1999 Toyota Camry east on Rocky Springs Road approaching the intersection of Georgia 27.
Robert H. Witherington, age 32, of Cochran, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup north on Georgia 27.
Wilkes failed to yield the right of way to Witherington and she ran into the pickup on the driver’s side.
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrest for January 14, 2019 – January 22, 2019. [Full Story »]
Robert Lee Johnson, age 57, of a Dublin address, was driving south on Georgia 117 (Dublin Highway), when he ran off the right side of the roadway near the intersection of Ocmulgee Church Road, struck several road signs, traveled over an embankment and overturned several times.
The accident happened at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Rocky Springs Road and Georgia 27 (Terry Coleman Parkway) on Saturday, January 19 at approximately 12:23 p.m.
According to the Georgia State Patrol report, Jonna Merle Wilkes, age 52, of Eastman, was driving a 1999 Toyota Camry east on Rocky Springs Road approaching the intersection of Georgia 27.
Robert H. Witherington, age 32, of Cochran, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup north on Georgia 27.
Wilkes failed to yield the right of way to Witherington and she ran into the pickup on the driver’s side.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. parade set for Monday
The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will be held on January 21, 2019. The grand Marshall will be Mrs. Martha B. Sauls, age 85 of Yonkers. She attended schools in Chester and Peabody. After briefly traveling up to North Oklahoma and Florida Mrs. Saul’s became a mother of two, Grandmother of three and a Great Grandmother of two. Joining the church, her membership at Annis chapel Baptist church of Eastman, serving in many departments, President of the usher board, home and church missionary and Sunday school class and assistant teacher of the adult class, also chairman of the fundraising committee for the Dodge county progressive Baptist association in Eastman.
Mrs. Saul’s began a long work history in many establishments in Eastman such as the three fourth one café, the cotton mill factor and a host of many household and families in the community. Other projects and accomplishments served have helped to make a difference in the betterment for the people and the community. [Full Story »]
Mrs. Saul’s began a long work history in many establishments in Eastman such as the three fourth one café, the cotton mill factor and a host of many household and families in the community. Other projects and accomplishments served have helped to make a difference in the betterment for the people and the community. [Full Story »]
Woman dies in head-on collision
An Eastman woman lost her life as the result of a head-on vehicle collision at approximately 9:18 p.m. on Thursday, January 3. Tina English, age 48, of Hawkinsville, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Dodge County Coroner Joe Smith. The accident occurred at 2930 Chester Highway.
English was traveling north on the Chester Highway and did not maintain her lane, traveling across the center line and hitting a pickup truck in the side with the side of her vehicle. She then continued traveling north into the southbound lane and hit another truck head-on. No more details of the accident were available at presstime.
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrest for December 24, 2018 – January 7, 2019.
Sheila Goolsby, age 51, of Eastman was arrested for cruelty to children 2nd degree.
James Bridges, age 37, of Milan was arrested for public drunkenness, possession of methamphetamine.
Callie Spires, age 24, of Milan was arrested for possession of schedule II drugs, possession of schedule IV drugs, possession and use of drug related objects.
James Patterson, age 33, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct, possession of ounce or less of marijuana.
Nathaniel Belford, age 25, of Warner Robins was arrested for disorderly conduct, interference with government property.
Jason Seifert, age 22, of Camden, South Carolina was arrested for impeding the free flow of traffic.
Anthony Fowler, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for license: driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident, no brake lights or working turn signals.
Amy Jackson, age 43, of Eastman was arrested for license: driving while license suspended/revoked, seat belt violation (ages 4-18).
Lashaunda Jackson, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for license: driving while license suspended/revoked.
Kelsi Grinnery, age 20, of Eastman was arrested for license: driving while license suspended/revoked.
Gregory Pole, age 55, of Mcrae was arrested for failure to maintain lane, DUI – combo any combination of A1/A2/A3.
Joshua Johnson, age 29, of Eastman was arrested for Battery.
Bevevrly Welch, age 57, of Cochran was arrested for possession of drug related object, license, driving while license suspended/revoked, driving unsafe/improperly equipped vehicle.
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English was traveling north on the Chester Highway and did not maintain her lane, traveling across the center line and hitting a pickup truck in the side with the side of her vehicle. She then continued traveling north into the southbound lane and hit another truck head-on. No more details of the accident were available at presstime.
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrest for December 24, 2018 – January 7, 2019.
Sheila Goolsby, age 51, of Eastman was arrested for cruelty to children 2nd degree.
James Bridges, age 37, of Milan was arrested for public drunkenness, possession of methamphetamine.
Callie Spires, age 24, of Milan was arrested for possession of schedule II drugs, possession of schedule IV drugs, possession and use of drug related objects.
James Patterson, age 33, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct, possession of ounce or less of marijuana.
Nathaniel Belford, age 25, of Warner Robins was arrested for disorderly conduct, interference with government property.
Jason Seifert, age 22, of Camden, South Carolina was arrested for impeding the free flow of traffic.
Anthony Fowler, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for license: driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident, no brake lights or working turn signals.
Amy Jackson, age 43, of Eastman was arrested for license: driving while license suspended/revoked, seat belt violation (ages 4-18).
Lashaunda Jackson, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for license: driving while license suspended/revoked.
Kelsi Grinnery, age 20, of Eastman was arrested for license: driving while license suspended/revoked.
Gregory Pole, age 55, of Mcrae was arrested for failure to maintain lane, DUI – combo any combination of A1/A2/A3.
Joshua Johnson, age 29, of Eastman was arrested for Battery.
Bevevrly Welch, age 57, of Cochran was arrested for possession of drug related object, license, driving while license suspended/revoked, driving unsafe/improperly equipped vehicle.
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Read the fine print on negative option sales
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives thousands of complaints each year alleging that customers were auto-billed for a product or service that they never wanted or realized they signed-up to receive. Anyone that makes purchases online is vulnerable.
When customers buy something with continuing service or regular product shipments, they should be asked to “opt in.” If customers are asked to “opt out” of continued service or additional product purchases, it is called a negative option sale.
If you haven’t heard the term “negative option” before, you’re not alone. This sales tactic is called a “negative” option because, unless you specifically opt-out of the additional purchase, the seller automatically takes your lack of a response to mean that you want to keep buying their product or some additional service, sometimes indefinitely. Consumers have unknowingly made these payments for months or years at a time and lost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
According to the FTC, there are four types of negative options:
Automatic Renewal: The default setting is to renew the subscription at the end of each billing period, unless consumers specify not to renew.
Continuity of Service: Consumers will continuously be billed for and receive products until they opt-out of the program.
Free-to-Pay Conversion: The product will be free for a limited time, then the business will begin to auto bill your account until you opt-out of the program.
Pre-Notification: Consumers will receive notices offering products or services, receive the items, and then be charged unless they opt-out.
In some cases, businesses will make this enrollment clear. However, very often this information will be hidden deep in the fine print or omitted altogether.
Businesses have been fined millions of dollars by the FTC for these potentially deceptive advertising practices. According to FTC’s .com Disclosures: “A disclosure that is buried in a long paragraph of unrelated text will not be effective. Even though the unrelated information may be useful, advertisers must ensure that the disclosure is communicated effectively.”
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When customers buy something with continuing service or regular product shipments, they should be asked to “opt in.” If customers are asked to “opt out” of continued service or additional product purchases, it is called a negative option sale.
If you haven’t heard the term “negative option” before, you’re not alone. This sales tactic is called a “negative” option because, unless you specifically opt-out of the additional purchase, the seller automatically takes your lack of a response to mean that you want to keep buying their product or some additional service, sometimes indefinitely. Consumers have unknowingly made these payments for months or years at a time and lost hundreds or thousands of dollars.
According to the FTC, there are four types of negative options:
Automatic Renewal: The default setting is to renew the subscription at the end of each billing period, unless consumers specify not to renew.
Continuity of Service: Consumers will continuously be billed for and receive products until they opt-out of the program.
Free-to-Pay Conversion: The product will be free for a limited time, then the business will begin to auto bill your account until you opt-out of the program.
Pre-Notification: Consumers will receive notices offering products or services, receive the items, and then be charged unless they opt-out.
In some cases, businesses will make this enrollment clear. However, very often this information will be hidden deep in the fine print or omitted altogether.
Businesses have been fined millions of dollars by the FTC for these potentially deceptive advertising practices. According to FTC’s .com Disclosures: “A disclosure that is buried in a long paragraph of unrelated text will not be effective. Even though the unrelated information may be useful, advertisers must ensure that the disclosure is communicated effectively.”
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Eastman police officers make arrests recently
The Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests during the period of December 17 through December 30.
Dana Northcutt, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for Driving too fast for conditions, driving under the influence (DUI) refusal, fleeing and attempting to elude police, taillights/lenses required, tag light required, Safety belt violation (adults) and failure to maintain lane.
Walter Morgan, age 65, of Eastman, was arrested for giving false name/address/date of birth to officer, operating vehicle without valid tad/decal, driving while license suspended/revoked, driving while habitual violator and speeding.
Marci Courson, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects, drugs to be kept in original container and obstructing law enforcement officers.
Maria Oviedo-Arredondo, age 42, of Eastman, was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident and headlights/other required.
Hunter Harrell, age 23, of Eastman, was arrested for striking a fixed object.
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Dana Northcutt, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for Driving too fast for conditions, driving under the influence (DUI) refusal, fleeing and attempting to elude police, taillights/lenses required, tag light required, Safety belt violation (adults) and failure to maintain lane.
Walter Morgan, age 65, of Eastman, was arrested for giving false name/address/date of birth to officer, operating vehicle without valid tad/decal, driving while license suspended/revoked, driving while habitual violator and speeding.
Marci Courson, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession and use of drug related objects, drugs to be kept in original container and obstructing law enforcement officers.
Maria Oviedo-Arredondo, age 42, of Eastman, was arrested for driving while unlicensed or expired/new resident and headlights/other required.
Hunter Harrell, age 23, of Eastman, was arrested for striking a fixed object.
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Arrests made by sheriff’s deputies; Dodge County Probate Court hears cases
The Dodge County Sheriff’s department reported the following arrest for December 17, 2018 through December 20, 2018.
Jennifer Marie Biron, age 22, of Cochran was arrested for felony probation violation (when probation terms are altered) for finger printable charge.
Glenn Ray Bronson, age 48, of Eastman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.
Leroy Covington, age 65, of Eastman was arrested for parole violation.
Stephino Demaris Harrell, age 35, of Eastman was arrested for parole violation.
Donald Koehler, age 42, of Eastman was arrested for non-resident in possession of big game without big game license receipt, possession or transfer of firearm by convicted felon or felony first offender.
Jeffery Todd Parker, age 46, of Eastman was arrested for simple assault (family violence) and simple battery (family violence).
Patrick Jordan Simmons, age 28, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Corey Deandre Simth, age 23, of Chester was arrested for simple battery, cruelty to children in the third degree (third or subsequent offense), felony burglary in the first degree, obstructing or hindering persons making emergency telephone call and battery (family violence, first offense, misdemeanor).
The following cases were pled on December 14, 2018 in the Dodge County Probate Court before Dodge County Probate Judge Al McCranie.
Brasheka Bryant pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Bryant was ordered to pay a fine of $861.00, given 12 months-probation and must provide 40 hours community service.
Wayne Allen pled guilty to reckless driving. Allen was ordered to pay a fine of $430.00, given 12 months of probation (which can be terminated upon payment of fine).
William Bruce Hampton pled guilty to following too closely and failure to maintain lane. Hampton was ordered to pay a fine of $166.00.
Trinity Ann Lowe pled guilty to driver failure to exercise due care. Lowe was ordered to pay a fine of $400.00 and given 12 months of probation (which can be terminated upon payment of fine).
Tyler Smith pled guilty to possession of open container. Smith was ordered to pay a fine of $150.00.
Clayton Howell pled guilty to driver failure to exercise due care. Howell was ordered to pay a fine of $861.00.
Jennifer Marie Biron, age 22, of Cochran was arrested for felony probation violation (when probation terms are altered) for finger printable charge.
Glenn Ray Bronson, age 48, of Eastman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.
Leroy Covington, age 65, of Eastman was arrested for parole violation.
Stephino Demaris Harrell, age 35, of Eastman was arrested for parole violation.
Donald Koehler, age 42, of Eastman was arrested for non-resident in possession of big game without big game license receipt, possession or transfer of firearm by convicted felon or felony first offender.
Jeffery Todd Parker, age 46, of Eastman was arrested for simple assault (family violence) and simple battery (family violence).
Patrick Jordan Simmons, age 28, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Corey Deandre Simth, age 23, of Chester was arrested for simple battery, cruelty to children in the third degree (third or subsequent offense), felony burglary in the first degree, obstructing or hindering persons making emergency telephone call and battery (family violence, first offense, misdemeanor).
The following cases were pled on December 14, 2018 in the Dodge County Probate Court before Dodge County Probate Judge Al McCranie.
Brasheka Bryant pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Bryant was ordered to pay a fine of $861.00, given 12 months-probation and must provide 40 hours community service.
Wayne Allen pled guilty to reckless driving. Allen was ordered to pay a fine of $430.00, given 12 months of probation (which can be terminated upon payment of fine).
William Bruce Hampton pled guilty to following too closely and failure to maintain lane. Hampton was ordered to pay a fine of $166.00.
Trinity Ann Lowe pled guilty to driver failure to exercise due care. Lowe was ordered to pay a fine of $400.00 and given 12 months of probation (which can be terminated upon payment of fine).
Tyler Smith pled guilty to possession of open container. Smith was ordered to pay a fine of $150.00.
Clayton Howell pled guilty to driver failure to exercise due care. Howell was ordered to pay a fine of $861.00.
Officers make arrests
The Eastman Police department reported the following arrest for December 10, 2018 through December 18, 2018.
Jesus Cruz, age 24, of Eastman was arrested for battery (family violence), and cruelty to children in third degree.
Willie King, age 59, of Eastman was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Kyle Materne, age 49, of Perry was arrested for driving while license was suspended/revoked.
Juan Mateo-Sebastian, age 19, of Eastman was arrested for possession and use of drug related objects, theft by taking less than $500.00, possession/purchase of alcohol under 21, giving false name/address//DOB to police officer, and obstructing law enforcement officers.
Morgan Cruz, age 20, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers.
Jim Daniels, age 33, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license was suspended/revoked, open container violation, and headlight requirements.
Simplicio Garcia, age 32, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license was suspended/revoked.
Yasmin Gibson, age 21, of Eastman was arrested for a bench warrant.
Cheryl Gibson, age 38, of Milan was arrested for criminal trespassing on private property.
Barbara Arnold, age 50, of Eastman was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00, and theft by taking.
Sarah Chaffin, age 40, of Eastman was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Aquanda Facison, age 24, of Milan was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Jakara Dinkins, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license was suspended/revoked.
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Jesus Cruz, age 24, of Eastman was arrested for battery (family violence), and cruelty to children in third degree.
Willie King, age 59, of Eastman was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Kyle Materne, age 49, of Perry was arrested for driving while license was suspended/revoked.
Juan Mateo-Sebastian, age 19, of Eastman was arrested for possession and use of drug related objects, theft by taking less than $500.00, possession/purchase of alcohol under 21, giving false name/address//DOB to police officer, and obstructing law enforcement officers.
Morgan Cruz, age 20, of Eastman was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers.
Jim Daniels, age 33, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license was suspended/revoked, open container violation, and headlight requirements.
Simplicio Garcia, age 32, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license was suspended/revoked.
Yasmin Gibson, age 21, of Eastman was arrested for a bench warrant.
Cheryl Gibson, age 38, of Milan was arrested for criminal trespassing on private property.
Barbara Arnold, age 50, of Eastman was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00, and theft by taking.
Sarah Chaffin, age 40, of Eastman was arrested for shoplifting less than $500.00.
Aquanda Facison, age 24, of Milan was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Jakara Dinkins, age 25, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license was suspended/revoked.
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Police, deputies make arrests
Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests for November 21, 2018 through December 11, 2018.
Stephanie Louise Allison, age 41, of Eastman, was arrested for burglary- 2nd degree (felony), criminal trespass, criminal damage to property – 2nd degree, and theft by taking.
Michael Barlow, age 21, of Danville, was arrested for theft by taking.
Herman Brown, age 30, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
Delisa Dale Crawford, age 46, of Eastman, was arrested for no insurance, driving while license suspended or revoked (felony) (fourth or subsequence offense), knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled, or revoked registration.
Kenneth Deese, age 52, of Eastman, was arrested for battery – family violence
Daven Hughs, age 17, of Chester, was arrested for disorderly conduct, and disruption of school.
Brandon Lee Jackson, age 21, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
Jerry Lee Jackson, age 45, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
Barbara Joiner, are 61, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
Josiah King, age 17, of Dublin, was arrested for probation violation.
Ronald Edgar Mccullough, age 62, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass, burglary – 2nd degree, criminal damage to property – 2nd degree, and theft by taking.
Donnie Mathew Scarborough, age 62, of Chester, was arrested for burglary – 2nd degree.
Patrick Jordan Simmons, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
David Ray White, age 45, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass, burglary – 2nd degree, criminal damage to property – 2nd degree, and theft by taking.
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Stephanie Louise Allison, age 41, of Eastman, was arrested for burglary- 2nd degree (felony), criminal trespass, criminal damage to property – 2nd degree, and theft by taking.
Michael Barlow, age 21, of Danville, was arrested for theft by taking.
Herman Brown, age 30, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
Delisa Dale Crawford, age 46, of Eastman, was arrested for no insurance, driving while license suspended or revoked (felony) (fourth or subsequence offense), knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended, canceled, or revoked registration.
Kenneth Deese, age 52, of Eastman, was arrested for battery – family violence
Daven Hughs, age 17, of Chester, was arrested for disorderly conduct, and disruption of school.
Brandon Lee Jackson, age 21, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
Jerry Lee Jackson, age 45, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
Barbara Joiner, are 61, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
Josiah King, age 17, of Dublin, was arrested for probation violation.
Ronald Edgar Mccullough, age 62, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass, burglary – 2nd degree, criminal damage to property – 2nd degree, and theft by taking.
Donnie Mathew Scarborough, age 62, of Chester, was arrested for burglary – 2nd degree.
Patrick Jordan Simmons, age 28, of Eastman, was arrested for probation violation.
David Ray White, age 45, of Eastman, was arrested for criminal trespass, burglary – 2nd degree, criminal damage to property – 2nd degree, and theft by taking.
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Christmas parade is set for Friday
The Eastman Lions Club is proud to recognize Marilynn Sanders, of Eastman, as the Grand Marshall of the Christmas parade.
Marilynn was born in Watertown, South Dakota, and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She lived in England from 1971 to 1976. She began her civil service career in 1972 with the USAF.
Marilynn lived in San Antonio, Texas, from 1976 until her transfer to Robins Air Force Base (AFB) in 1987. In 1993 she moved to Eastman when she married Randall Sanders.
After a 31 year career in civil service, Marilynn retired from Robins AFB in 2003. While at Robins AFB she was chief of Plans and Force Management, Services Directorate, Air Force Reserve Command.
My passion for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is attributed to the lifelong friendship that I have with Fred Otiini Otanga and his family; a 10-year old African boy who received one of my shoebox gifts in 2003 and sent me a thank you letter.
The Eastman Lions Club Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with lineup at 5:30 p.m. on 3rd Avenue down by the Eastman Post Office. If you are interested in participating in the parade, you can obtain an application from any Lions Club member or at the office of the Eastman-Dodge Chamber of Commerce.
Marilynn was born in Watertown, South Dakota, and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She lived in England from 1971 to 1976. She began her civil service career in 1972 with the USAF.
Marilynn lived in San Antonio, Texas, from 1976 until her transfer to Robins Air Force Base (AFB) in 1987. In 1993 she moved to Eastman when she married Randall Sanders.
After a 31 year career in civil service, Marilynn retired from Robins AFB in 2003. While at Robins AFB she was chief of Plans and Force Management, Services Directorate, Air Force Reserve Command.
My passion for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is attributed to the lifelong friendship that I have with Fred Otiini Otanga and his family; a 10-year old African boy who received one of my shoebox gifts in 2003 and sent me a thank you letter.
The Eastman Lions Club Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m. with lineup at 5:30 p.m. on 3rd Avenue down by the Eastman Post Office. If you are interested in participating in the parade, you can obtain an application from any Lions Club member or at the office of the Eastman-Dodge Chamber of Commerce.
Police make arrests
Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests for November 20, 2018 through November 27, 2018.
Edwin Wright, age 58, of McRae was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, driving while license is suspended/revoked and failure to yield when entering/crossing a roadway.
Brent Dunlap, age 30, of Eastman was arrested for simple battery and abuse/neglect of elderly/disabled.
Gregory Spikes, age 26, of Eastman was arrested for simple battery.
Antwan Parker, age 28, of Cochran was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers.
Jason Clements, age 21, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license is suspended/revoked and first offense driving under the influence (DUI).
Rodrick Hamilton, age 33, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Iesha Woods, age 26, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Edwin Wright, age 58, of McRae was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers, driving while license is suspended/revoked and failure to yield when entering/crossing a roadway.
Brent Dunlap, age 30, of Eastman was arrested for simple battery and abuse/neglect of elderly/disabled.
Gregory Spikes, age 26, of Eastman was arrested for simple battery.
Antwan Parker, age 28, of Cochran was arrested for obstructing law enforcement officers.
Jason Clements, age 21, of Eastman was arrested for driving while license is suspended/revoked and first offense driving under the influence (DUI).
Rodrick Hamilton, age 33, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Iesha Woods, age 26, of Eastman was arrested for probation violation.
Griffis and Glenn sentenced to prison
A doctor convicted of falsifying medical safety examinations for commercial drivers has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison.
U.S. District Judge Dudley H. Bowen on Wednesday sentenced Dr. Mark Griffis, age 61, of Eastman, to 30 months in prison for conspiring to falsify Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated medical exams for drivers who hold commercial licenses, announced Bobby L. Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Griffis was convicted after a three-day jury trial in June. Judge Bowen also fined Griffis $6,000.00, and ordered him to serve three years of federally supervised release after he completes his prison sentence. There is no parole in the federal system.
According to the evidence presented at trial, Jo Carol White, a DOT approved drug and alcohol screener, paid Griffis to falsely certify medical exam forms at $50.00 each without actually examining the driver. This scheme allowed 271 drivers to renew their commercial driver licenses without undergoing the appropriate medical exams to assure their fitness to drive. Earlier this year, White was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for her role in the conspiracy.
“Motorists expect and deserve the highest standards of safety from commercial drivers who make a living transporting goods on our taxpayer-funded roadways,” said U.S. Attorney Bobby L. Christine. “Griffis violated the duties of his profession and made our highways more dangerous for no reason other than pure greed.” [Full Story »]
U.S. District Judge Dudley H. Bowen on Wednesday sentenced Dr. Mark Griffis, age 61, of Eastman, to 30 months in prison for conspiring to falsify Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated medical exams for drivers who hold commercial licenses, announced Bobby L. Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Griffis was convicted after a three-day jury trial in June. Judge Bowen also fined Griffis $6,000.00, and ordered him to serve three years of federally supervised release after he completes his prison sentence. There is no parole in the federal system.
According to the evidence presented at trial, Jo Carol White, a DOT approved drug and alcohol screener, paid Griffis to falsely certify medical exam forms at $50.00 each without actually examining the driver. This scheme allowed 271 drivers to renew their commercial driver licenses without undergoing the appropriate medical exams to assure their fitness to drive. Earlier this year, White was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for her role in the conspiracy.
“Motorists expect and deserve the highest standards of safety from commercial drivers who make a living transporting goods on our taxpayer-funded roadways,” said U.S. Attorney Bobby L. Christine. “Griffis violated the duties of his profession and made our highways more dangerous for no reason other than pure greed.” [Full Story »]
Kemp takes Dodge
Last week’s 2018 general election brought changes as republicans won Georgia state offices and all the constitutional amendments passed as well as the state referendums passing in Dodge County and statewide.
As of Monday night, the Georgia Secretary of States website was reporting unofficially that all 159 Georgia counties and the 2,634 precincts were 100 percent complete.
Locally, incumbent Michael Jones won over Ellis Cofield for the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. Jones received 3,581 votes or 59.76 percent to Cofield’s 2,393 votes or 39.94 percent. Write-in votes tallied 18 or .30 percent.
In the governor’s election, republican Brian Kemp took Dodge County with 5,213 votes compared to democrat Stacey Abrams’ 1,814 votes and to libertarian Ted Metz’s 24 votes.
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As of Monday night, the Georgia Secretary of States website was reporting unofficially that all 159 Georgia counties and the 2,634 precincts were 100 percent complete.
Locally, incumbent Michael Jones won over Ellis Cofield for the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. Jones received 3,581 votes or 59.76 percent to Cofield’s 2,393 votes or 39.94 percent. Write-in votes tallied 18 or .30 percent.
In the governor’s election, republican Brian Kemp took Dodge County with 5,213 votes compared to democrat Stacey Abrams’ 1,814 votes and to libertarian Ted Metz’s 24 votes.
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Police, deputies make arrests
Eastman Police Department reported the following arrests for October 29, 2018 through November 6, 2018.
Jonathan Sheffield, age 27 of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct and third degree cruelty to children.
Rodger Dierks, age 63 of Eastman was arrested for terroristic threats and acts.
Sebrina Hendrix, age 38 of Eastman was arrested for public indecency-indecent exposure.
Justin Mullins, age 29 of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct and private criminal trespassing.
Jason Thomas, age 35 of Cadwell was arrested for probation violation.
Bradley Burnam, age 45 of Eastman was arrested for no insurance and wrong class of drivers license.
Shavanda Dassie, age 26 of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Jon Paul Lyons, age 28 of Cochran was arrested for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana and speeding.
Jim Daniels, age 32 of Eastman was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license and no insurance.
Amanda Davis, age 27 of Douglas was arrested for shoplifting.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests for the week ending November 6, 2018.
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Jonathan Sheffield, age 27 of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct and third degree cruelty to children.
Rodger Dierks, age 63 of Eastman was arrested for terroristic threats and acts.
Sebrina Hendrix, age 38 of Eastman was arrested for public indecency-indecent exposure.
Justin Mullins, age 29 of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct and private criminal trespassing.
Jason Thomas, age 35 of Cadwell was arrested for probation violation.
Bradley Burnam, age 45 of Eastman was arrested for no insurance and wrong class of drivers license.
Shavanda Dassie, age 26 of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Jon Paul Lyons, age 28 of Cochran was arrested for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana and speeding.
Jim Daniels, age 32 of Eastman was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license and no insurance.
Amanda Davis, age 27 of Douglas was arrested for shoplifting.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests for the week ending November 6, 2018.
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