Morgan County Sheriff's Department

Andrew Carson

Andrew Carson

Father sentenced to 30 years in child’s death

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The tragic story of Trigger Carson was finally brought to a conclusion on Jan. 29 Trigger's father, Andrew Carson, was sentenced by Ocmulgee Circuit Judge Amanda Petty to 30 years with 12 years to serve in confinement for his role in Trigger’s death.Carson pleaded guilty to charges of cruelty to...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Buckhead stores burglarized

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 30, 2025
A pair of convenience stores in the Buckhead area were burglarized last week.Morgan County deputies responded to the Sunoco off Seven Islands Road on the morning of Jan. 16 about a burglary.
Dylan C. Kendrick

Dylan C. Kendrick

Suspect steals lottery tickets, punches clerks

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 16, 2025
A Morgan County man has been charged with strong-arm robbery and two counts of simple battery after he allegedly stole lottery scratch-off tickets from a BP station and punched store employees in the process at Rutledge Crossing on the afternoon of Jan. 5.Dylan Crawford Kendrick, 29, of Rutledge,...
Incoming Sheriff Tyler Hooks and his family. CONTRIBUTED

Incoming Sheriff Tyler Hooks and his family. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan’s next sheriff: Hooks ready to get to work

Hannah Barron
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Incoming Morgan County Sheriff Tyler Hooks said he’s ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work for the community.The Buckhead resident takes office on Jan. 1, replacing retiring Sheriff Robert Markley.Hooks’ background includes 20 years of law enforcement in Rockdale County, where he started as...
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins presents Sheriff Robert Markley (left) with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of his time serving Morgan County. CONTRIBUTED

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins presents Sheriff Robert Markley (left) with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of his time serving Morgan County. CONTRIBUTED

Retiring Sheriff Markley recognized at U.S. Capitol

Hannah Barron
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley was recognized by the U.S. Capitol this week as he prepares to turn in his badge.U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, whose district includes Morgan County, visited the sheriff’s office Monday and presented Markley with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of...
Tyler Hooks is Morgan County's new sheriff. CONTRIBUTED

Tyler Hooks is Morgan County's new sheriff. CONTRIBUTED

Hooks voted next sheriff

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 7, 2024
There’s a new sheriff in town.Republican Tyler Hooks will be the next Morgan County sheriff following a significant victory over Democrat Derrick Reid Tuesday.Hooks won with 71.1 percent of the vote (9,293) to Reid’s 28.90 percent (3,778).
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Implied threat results in arrest of 17-year-old

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The tragic shooting that left two teachers and two students dead at Apalachee High School had a ripple effect at schools all over the state, and Morgan County was no exception.Adavion Jamal De’Shawn Clark, 17, of Madison, was arrested Sept. 6 and charged with disrupting a public school and...
Jaborice M. Moore

Jaborice M. Moore

Officers chase suspect in downtown Madison

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Madison police officers and Morgan County deputies chased a wanted man through the streets and alleys of downtown Madison on Sept. 14 before arresting him on North Main Street.A warrant for the arrest of Jaborice Marico Moore, 30, of Madison, had been issued several weeks ago on assault charges...
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