Public Safety

Updated: Jefferson looks at increasing fines

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, March 10. 2010
Updated: 3 days ago
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If you get pulled over for speeding in Jefferson, you will likely be paying a higher fine. [Full Story »] 

Four charged in kennel case are again indicted

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, March 3. 2010
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Four people arrested in 2008 for animal cruelty due to conditions at a Nicholson kennel were again indicted by a Jackson County grand jury last week. [Full Story »] 

Recent Superior Court results listed

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
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Superior Court results from recent proceedings in Jackson County include the following: [Full Story »] 

33 charged by JCSO

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, February 17. 2010
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 people during the past week, including the following:
[Full Story »] 

Jefferson chiropractor arrested for child molestation

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Thursday, February 11. 2010
Comments (9)
A Jefferson chiropractor was arrested Thursday morning on charges of child molestation and sexual battery against a 15-year-old patient.

Dr. Luis Berbessi, whose office is located on Washington Street in Jefferson, turned himself into authorities Thursday morning.

Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman said the department had been investigating the allegations for the past week.

Jefferson residents warned to keep cars locked

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, February 10. 2010
Comments (11)
A rash of thefts from vehicles in the city has led Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman to encourage residents to keep their cars locked — even while parked at their residence. [Full Story »] 

Pendergrass probe may end in two months

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, February 3. 2010
Comment (1)
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is continuing its probe of reports of wrong-doing by city officials in Pendergrass and officials expect it to be wrapped up within the next two months. [Full Story »] 

Supreme Court upholds death penalty in Lance murder case

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, January 27. 2010
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The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a death penalty sentence for Donnie Lance, a Jackson County man convicted 10 years ago for murdering his ex-wife and her boyfriend. [Full Story »] 

Hoschton PD to close down Jan. 31

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, January 20. 2010
Comments (21)
Hoschton police will stop patrolling the city by the end of the month, the town’s council decided Friday. [Full Story »] 

24 arrested by JCSO

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, January 13. 2010
Comments (0)
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 people during the past week, including the following: [Full Story »] 
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