Tip leads police to armed robber
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor
      An armed robber who inadvertently lifted his mask in front of an old schoolmate has been arrested. Police followed up on an anonymous tip last Wednesday and found Johnny Price, 23, at Windy Hill Apartments.
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Road slick
      Anthony Todd Oglesby, 33, escaped serious injury Monday when he lost control of his truck on Highway 24 East, just outside of Waynesboro, and crashed into a tree.
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From the Blotter
      By-poler A Burke County woman who reported a hit and run was arrested when deputies went to her house to assess the damage. Last Wednesday, Peggy Jones, 42, told deputies someone hit her car while it was broken down along Hwy. 80. She was charged with false report of a crime when officers notice...
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Another arrested in night club shooting
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor
      A second man was arrested in connection to a Dec. 27 driveby shooting outside the Social Club in Sardis. Funelo Mobley, 26, the man Sardis police believe was behind the wheel of the car, was arrested for aggravated assault. Police Chief John Finley said additional arrests are pending, including ...
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Waynesboro Police
      The following arrests and citations were reported last week by the Waynesboro Police Department: Wednesday, Jan. 3 + Tracey Antonio Attaway, 35, of 503 College St., Waynesboro, was arrested for criminal trespass and obstructing or hindering a law enforcement officer. A $2,600 property bond was ...
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Burke County Sheriff's Office
      The following arrests were reported last week by the Burke County Sheriff's Office: Saturday, Dec. 30 + Fred Evans Mobley, 47, of 159-A Buxton Road, Girard, was arrested for criminal trespass (Family Violence Act). A $1,300 property bond was posted.
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Boy on bike hit by car
By Diana Royal Staff Writer
      A 10-year-old boy's bike ride was cut short Monday night when he was hit by a speeding car on Victory Drive. According to a report filed at the Waynesboro Police Department,
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GSP reviews 2006 stats
From Staff Reports
      During 2006, Georgia State Patrol troopers from the Sylvania Post investigated 78 accidents in Burke County. These accidents resulted in 97 injuries and nine deaths. Troopers also issued 929 traffic citations last year. These included 42 DUI arrests, 349 speeding citations, 109 seat belt violatio...
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