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Adahreyon Dessausure

Adahreyon Dessausure

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Teenager in stolen car caught after brief chase

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 24, 2025
A North Carolina teenager driving a stolen car was arrested in Morgan County on July 20 after a brief pursuit on a congested portion of I-20.Adahreyon Dessausure, 17, of Greensboro, N.C., faces charges of theft by receiving stolen property, reckless driving and driving without a license as a result.
Melvin Tiller

Melvin Tiller

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Teenager arrested in drive-by shooting incident

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Madison Police Department and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a drive-by shooting on Meadow Ridge Drive on July 20, which has resulted in one arrest. Bullets struck two homes, but no injuries were reported.According to reports, Sgt.
A Morgan County investigator secures suspect Daquan Unique Davis. CONTRIBUTED

A Morgan County investigator secures suspect Daquan Unique Davis. CONTRIBUTED

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Wild police chase leads to three arrests

Michael Stone
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Law enforcement personnel from Greene County, Morgan County, and the city of Greensboro arrested two men and a woman on July 10 after a lengthy chase and foot pursuit.Chrishawn Tyrone Johnson, 31, of Raeford, N.C.
Jonathan Echols

Jonathan Echols

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Rutledge man arrested on assault charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Jonathan Douglas Echols, 42, of Rutledge, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, battery on a pregnant female, and battery under the family violence statute after an incident that occurred on June 22 on Estes Road.
Morgan County Sheriff Tyler Hooks (left) as well as Chief Deputy Jason Welch and Captain Bo Kelly are ready to start patrolling the waters of Lake Oconee in the interest of public safety. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Morgan County Sheriff Tyler Hooks (left) as well as Chief Deputy Jason Welch and Captain Bo Kelly are ready to start patrolling the waters of Lake Oconee in the interest of public safety. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Anchors aweigh: MCSO begins patrolling Lake Oconee

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Morgan County has a navy.After seven years without a boat, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office has acquired a vessel to patrol the 89 miles of shoreline it has on Lake Oconee and the Apalachee River.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Morgan County, GBI investigating death of infant

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a six-day-old infant, according to a statement issued by Sheriff Tyler Hooks.“I am saddened to confirm the tragic death of a six-day-old infant at 1271 Blue Springs Dr.,” Hooks said.
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