Public Safety

The Arcade Police Department has been cleared of allegations that it had improperly used its radar.

Arcade Police Chief Randy Williams received a letter on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from the Department of Public Safety, saying APD is in compliance with Georgia law as it relates to the use of radar in the case.

Several years ago, Lyle Thompson, Athens, field a complaint alleging that APD was using speed detection to generate revenue.

“The investigation by DPS revealed that the APD did not exceed the statutory limitation relating to generating revenue from the use of radar between 2008 through 2010. Based upon the investigation, I find that there is not probable cause to take action against the APD,” wrote Colonel Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety.

A Jefferson police officer wrecked his patrol vehicle on Aug. 18 while running radar on Brockton Road. [Full Story »] 

THIRTY-THREE PEOPLE were sentenced in Superior Court hearings in Jackson County last week, including the following: [Full Story »] 

The Maysville City Council ended its fire protection agreement with the volunteer department responsible for fighting blazes in the Banks County portion of the city for more than 20 years. [Full Story »] 

THIRTY-SEVEN people were sentenced in recent State Court proceedings in Jackson County, including the following: [Full Story »] 

The Jefferson Police Department is warning Jefferson residents to keep their cars locked at night following a rash of break-ins in the town.

The neighborhoods of Jefferson Walk and Jefferson Mill have been hit in recent days by someone breaking into cars at night. Several items, including at least one weapon, has been stolen, the JPD reports.

THE JACKSON County Sheriff’s Office charged 47 people last week, including the following: [Full Story »] 

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responding to a burglary call at the Nike Outlet Store early Sunday morning found a car inside the store. [Full Story »]