Deputy involved in two high-speed pursuits

Morgan County Deputy Samuel Hutto was involved in two pursuits within a matter of days after attempting to conduct traffic stops for what initially appeared to be minor violations.

Donuts, a tractor and a wrestling match lead to arrest

Morgan County deputies arrested a woman on May 16 after authorities say she stole a tractor, passed out inside a man’s home, and later got into a wrestling match with another woman.Candees Alexis Hadley, 35, of Laton, is charged with theft by taking and criminal property damage.

Tennis booster club treasurer arrested

According to an investigation being conducted by Lt. Dylan Hinds of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, more than $7,000 was recently found missing from a Morgan County High School Booster Club Account for the girls' tennis team.

Warrants issued for man who fled traffic stop

A Gainesville man managed to slip away from law enforcement during a traffic stop on April 26, after being told he was about to be arrested.He now faces multiple charges.

Vehicle and foot pursuits both lead to MOCO jail

A Morgan County deputy attempting to make a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation on April 16 wound up pursuing two suspects heading in different directions.

Enraged student in custody after hurting MCES teachers

A Morgan County elementary school student erupted into a violent rampage at the school on the morning of March 4, kicking one teacher in the throat and causing another to fall and dislocate his toe, according to materials obtained from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.

Fulton Co. man arrested for cocaine trafficking

A Union City man apparently tried to set his cell phone on fire to conceal evidence during a traffic stop on I-20 Dec. 23, but the ploy didn’t stop deputies from finding nearly 12 pounds of cocaine in his trunk.

Crash takes two lives over weekend before Christmas

A single-vehicle accident took the lives of two people in the early morning hours of Dec. 21 as they traveled along Greensboro Highway in Morgan County, according to a report obtained from the Georgia State Patrol.

Man arrested on assault charges after Christmas Day incident

Morgan County deputies arrested a Statham man in the area of Bethany Road and the Madison bypass on Christmas Day, following a series of attacks on passing motorists, according to reports obtained from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.