A couple convicted last year on multiple counts stemming from a raid on a puppy mill they operated at their home on Johnstonville Road will be back in court here July 7. Judge Tommy Wilson…
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Thomaston man jailed after biting woman, deputy in Milner identified
A black male was arrested after an altercation on Locust Street in Milner in which he allegedly bit a woman and a Lamar deputy. Drugs were allegedly involved in the incident. The suspect and the…
VFW Post Commander describes being shot at by thug
A quiet cigar break on the front porch nearly turned fatal for VFW post commander Richard Wright Saturday night when a stranger walked up, demanded money and then opened fire at close range. Wright was…
Barnesville man charged with molesting three-year-old girl
A Barnesville man faces multiple charges after allegedly molesting a three-year-old girl at an Atlanta Street trailer park. Brian Allan Helble, 22, of 502 Atlanta St., Lot 4 is charged with aggravated child molestation, child…
Armed robbery suspect arrested after 10 months
A 21-year-old Phenix City man has been arrested on an armed robbery charge after more being on the run for 10 months. Michael Anthony Eldridge allegedly pulled a gun on Robert Blount at Sammie’s on…
Local man, 27, charged with enticing 12-year-old girl
A 27-year-old Lamar County man faces multiple charges after allegedly sending photos of his genitals to a 12-year-old girl via Snapchat. Jacob Daniel Frix, of 462 Trice Rd., Lot 19 in Milner, was arrested April…
Grand jury indicts alleged goat thief
The Lamar County grand jury has returned 15 indictments against a Monroe County man for the theft of 34 goats from Buggytown Auction and individual sellers. Donald Eugene (Peanut) Owens, 46, of 336 Logwall Church…
Drive-by shooter Travis Lael Mercer to serve 30 years in prison
A 41-year-old Barnesville man was sentenced to 30 years in prison April 21 for a opening fire on a home on Washington Street in Barnesville and wounding three females, one of whom was nine years…