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Man eludes arrest by driving into the woods
T. Michael Stone
A man driving a Land Rover at dangerously high speeds along rural roads in western Morgan County was able to elude Morgan County deputies after he drove across a field and into the woods on Oct. 1.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Warrants issued for felon who fled accident scene
T. Michael Stone
Authorities are looking for a Watkinsville man who fled from a Morgan County deputy and crashed into the trees off Athens Highway on Sept. 26.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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South Carolina man arrested after high-speed pursuit
T. Michael Stone
A South Carolina man was arrested after a brief pursuit on the evening of Sept. 17 that reached a speed in excess of 130 mph.
Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Sheriff’s office deploys license plate-reading cameras
T. Michael Stone
Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley announced the activation of Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras throughout the county last week.
According to a press release sent from the MCSO, Markley is excited about this new tool and its potential for public safety enhancement.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Woman arrested after brief pursuit through residential Madison
T. Michael Stone
A Morgan County woman was arrested on Aug. 20 after she tried to avoid a traffic stop at the behest of her passenger, who thought he was wanted in Putnam County.
Friday, August 26, 2022
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Thief steals cash drawers and tequila from Dos Amigos
T. Michael Stone
A popular Mexican restaurant on Eatonton Road in Madison was burglarized on the night of Monday, Aug. 15.
Madison police officer Mike Maxwell was dispatched to Dos Amigos after employees found the door that opens to the patio seating area shattered when opening the restaurant at 7:30 a.m.
Friday, August 26, 2022
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Ingles employee robbed in store parking lot
T. Michael Stone
According to a report obtained from the Madison Police Department, a customer service manager for Ingles was assaulted and robbed in the Ingles parking lot July 28.
Sgt. Jeremy Hoffman responded to the incident and spoke with the victim Sidney Franklin.
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Rolando. A. Callendar, 18, of Fairburn was arrested Aug. 2 and charged with speeding (112 mph in a 70-mph zone), driving without a proper license and reckless driving.
Brandon L. Brock, 36, of Monroe was arrested Aug.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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A Morgan County deputy was dispatched to Tractor Supply on Eatonton Road in reference to a theft.
A Morgan County Deputy met with a local woman who said her son is being harassed.
Thursday, August 4, 2022