Lengthy police chase ends in Warren County

An Augusta man and his companion were arrested Nov. 18 after a lengthy police chase that finally ended in Warren County.

Motorist injured in Highway 44 crash

A serious accident at 3241 Lake Oconee Parkway on Highway 44 just south of the commercial district on Nov. 14 led to speculation that someone had been killed in a crash on social media sites, but that was not the case, according to authorities.

Teenager arrested on obstruction, weapons charges

An Athens teenager faces numerous charges after fleeing from a traffic stop conducted by a Greene County deputy on Nov. 11.Vraille Amon Hudson, 18, of Athens, is being charged with carrying a concealed weapon, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers, and tampering with evidence.

Illegal alien convicted of murder sentenced to life

A man later determined to be an illegal alien from Mexico received a life sentence without the possibility of parole in Greene County Superior Court on Nov. 17 for the murder of a co-worker, according to the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office.

Charleston man arrested on trafficking charge

A South Carolina man was arrested on a cocaine trafficking charge after a Greene County deputy pulled him over on Oct. 22.Nolan Leroy Huger, 39, of Charleston, also faces charges of tampering with evidence and a window tint violation.According to reports, Sgt.

Greensboro woman arrested on charge of child neglect

A Greensboro woman was arrested on a charge of child neglect on Oct. 18 after her 2-year-old son was found wandering alone and unsupervised for the second time in a week.

Deputy intercepts possible prison contraband

A Greene County deputy arrested two Augusta men who may have been involved in a scheme to deliver contraband to Georgia prisons.Jakyrey Benson, 19. And Jaquise Benson, 21, was both charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute on Sept. 15.

Separate vehicle pursuits result in two arrests

Both Greene County law enforcement agencies were involved in vehicle pursuits last week.According to a report obtained from the Greensboro Police Department, officers were patrolling the area of Memorial Drive on Sept. 7 when they observed a male driving a four-wheeler on North East Street.

Sheriff Harrison discusses drug abuse in Greene County

Greene County is exceptionally fortunate in having Donnie Harrison as our sheriff.In a recent meeting held at Lakeside Church, Harrison discussed the drug and alcohol abuse challenges we face here in Greene County and how our law enforcement addresses them.

Nine arrested in Canaan Circle area on variety of charges

Greene County deputies arrested nine individuals on charges of loitering and prowling Aug. 26 near Canaan Circle. Three of those arrested also face additional charges.Lt.