Remember that ‘home invasion’ Wednesday that temporarily put Satilla Elementary School on lockdown status and sent numerous sheriff’s deputies on a hunt for suspects? Turns out it was all a big lie. Sheriff’s officials stated that officers were dispatched to 758 Sidney H. Adams Road Wednesday morning in reference to a robbery in progress. When they arrived, deputies made contact with a female victim, identified as Alina Rodriquez, who stated someone knocked on her door and, when she went to open it, a black male hit her in the face with a closed fist. She stated the black male, along with a Hispanic male, ran into her…
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Three people were arrested and jailed Wednesday, following an attempted home invasion that temporarily put Satilla Elementary School on lockdown status. Officers responded to a residence off Alvin Geiger Rd. in the Satilla community around 10:30 this morning in reference to a home invasion. Two suspects, who have not been named at this time, were quickly apprehended. Sheriff’s authorities issued an alert to the public and local meda stating they were searching for a third individual believed to be involved. He was described as a black male, approximately 5’10 and 160 lbs., wearing a blue and white tank-top with shorts.…
Douglas police are seeking assistance from the public in their attempts to identify the person or persons responsible for the Mother’s Day shooting at Roundtree Park. Last Sunday, officers responded to the 800 block of S. Gaskin Ave. in reference to an individual with multiple gunshot wounds. When they arrived, authorities discovered 29-year-old Kentorri Lamar Strozier collapsed in a yard at 806 S. Gaskin Ave. EMS arrived on scene, stabilized, and transported Strozier to Coffee Regional Medical Center, where he remains recovering from his injuries. The initial investigation showed that Strozier had been shot multiple times in the back and…
Law enforcement officials located and apprehended a second person wanted in connection with last weekend’s murder of 64-year-old Marlene Murray in Atkinson County. Officials reported that Roderick Bernard Brock was arrested last night in Douglas by authorities from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office, Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, and Douglas Police Department. Officials stated tips from the public led to Brock’s location and subsequent apprehension. He is facing one count of malice murder in regards to Murray’s death. Another suspect, Ansely Minkema, made her first court appearance yesterday afternoon in Atkinson County Magistrate Court and was denied…
One person has been arrested and a second individual is currently being sought in regards to a homicide that occurred in Atkinson County over the weekend. Officials report that Ansley Minkema has been jailed and charged with one count of malice murder, following the death of 64-year-old Marlene Murray. The other suspect, identified as Roderick Bernard Brock, is also wanted in connection to the murder. He is considered armed and dangerous. Murray’s body was discovered Saturday at her home. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is expected to issue a press release with more details on the case later today.
A recent study published by The New York Times says that children in Coffee County, especially those raised under already poor financial conditions, would be better off in the future if they were raised elsewhere. The report states, “If you’re poor and live in the Waycross area, it’s better to be in Pierce County than in Ware County or Coffee County. Not only that, the younger you are when you move to Pierce, the better you will do on average. Children who move at earlier ages are less likely to become single parents, more likely to go to college and…
Douglas police responded to two gunshot incidents that occurred within hours of each other last night. One suspect is behind bars this morning in regards to one of the incidents, while a second remains unnamed. Around 7 p.m. Sunday, authorities responded to Roundtree Park, 801 S. Gaskin Ave., in reference to a male subject receiving a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 29-year-old Kentorri Lamar Strozier, was transported to Coffee Regional Medical Center by EMS. The specifics of his injuries have not been released as of yet and Douglas police could not provide a suspect’s name when questioned early Monday…
CRMC Walk-In Clinic, located at 205 Shirley Avenue, will observe new hours. The clinic will be open daily (including holidays) from 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., closing for lunch from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. The Walk-In Clinic is an urgent care clinic that provides quick service for minor medical problems without an appointment. Staffed with physician assistants, nurse practitioners and licensed nurses that are physician directed, the Clinic treats patients on a first-come first-serve basis with minimal wait times. If you have an injury or illness that is not life-threatening, but needs immediate attention, visit the Walk-In Clinic. If you…
According to a report published by WALB.com, the body of Marlene Murray, 64, was found in her home Saturday night off Highway 64 in Atkinson County. The Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office is treating the incident as a homicide. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the case. At the moment, no further details have been released regarding the investigation. Murray’s body was discovered around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
An Atlanta attorney representing Irwin County Hospital says an article published recently on DouglasNow.com regarding a $520,000 settlement the hospital will pay out to the government to resolve allegations of false claims submitted to Medicare and Medicaid contained misleading information. Douglas Now received the following e-mail from Attorney Scott R. Grubman Wednesday afternoon: To Whom It May Concern, I represent Irwin County Hospital. The article you published on May 1, 2015, was based upon a press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office that was misleading and, therefore, contains misleading information. For a clarification, please see the attached press release from…