Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:57 GMT
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana. Deputies responded to a complaint at Jose Sanchez's house on Highway 129 North Friday. AuthoritiesMore >>
A Lowndes County man is behind bars after deputies uncovered nearly half a million dollars of marijuana.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:42:03 GMT
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff. It was the first annual pigs in the park event, put on by the Georgia Narcotics Officer'sMore >>
Hundreds of people came out to Lake Blackshear Saturday to support law enforcement and the Crisp County Sheriff.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:47:12 GMT
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks. Police say they responded to the Dollar General on West Jackson Street around 9:15pm Friday. EmployeesMore >>
Thomasville Police are looking for two men who attempted to rob a store, scaring customers and clerks.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:59:02 GMT
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. Authorities say it happened around 11pm Friday near the 3900 block of Radium Springs Road. PoliceMore >>
Dougherty County police are searching for a motorist who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene. More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:58:50 GMT
It's graduation time for high schools in Dougherty County and students are ready to embark on their next journey. 230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High SchoolMore >>
230 graduates received their high school diplomas from Westover Comprehensive High School this Saturday morning.More >>
July 22, 2003
Lowndes County - A South Georgia sheriff and deputy are cleared of wrongdoing charges in the death of an inmate.
A federal court judge ruled that Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk and deputy Kevin Farmer did not violate the rights of Willie James Williams. Williams died in the Lowndes County jail back in 1998 after he was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and traffic charges.
His son filed a civil suit against Paulk and Farmer, saying that Farmer used excessive force in the arrest and Paulk failed to seek proper medical attention. Farmer had to take Williams to the ground to restrain him, and Williams' head hit the ground. He was treated at South Georgia medical center, but died in the jail the next day after having a seizure.
"I'm glad this is finally over, but I'm not surprised at the judge's decision," said Sheriff Paulk. "The evidence has always been in our favor, and I knew we would prevail."
The judge said Williams' son failed to provide enough evidence of a civil rights violation to warrant a jury trial. The suit sought an unspecified amount of money.
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