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Man accused of taking iPads from seniors By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Alexander City Police Department has solved a case of electronics going missing from area nursing homes over the last few
New Site council receives water bids, proposed budget
months. Cheldon Blake Deason, 37, of Dadeville was arrested for theft Monday. Police say he is responsible for taking at least 5 iPads and a laptop from the facilities where he worked.
“After investigations by detectives, he was arrested,” deputy chief James Easterwood said. “He was identified as the thief.” Deason was charged with theft third degree which carries a punishment of up to one year in jail
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Cops arrest man as he returns to store to pick up marijuana
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
During Monday night’s meeting of the New Site Town Council, the council heard from one of the engineers involved in the water upgrade and improvement project and took a first look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019. Jeff Harrison with CDG Engineers & Associates went before the council to explain what happened at the project bid opening earlier in the day and the financial impact it would have on the town. The project was broken down into two parts, with one handling installation of generators, upgrading the booster stations at Hillabee Creek and on Highway 49 and other similar issues, while the second revolved around installing new water meters that can be read remotely. “The good news is part two (the water meters) came in under what was initially budgeted for, but the bad news is, part one went over what was budgeted for,” Harrison said. “Putting both parts together, the project will run $588,637.” However, Harrison said, despite the project being more costly than what was initially estimated, the fact $285,000 of the project cost will be forgiven, leaving the town with just over $300,000 in debt services is not the worst place to be in. Under the See BUDGET • Page 3
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and up to a $6,000 fine. Deason was transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail where he posted a $5,000 bond and was released Monday evening. Deason has no criminal history, according to court records.
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fficers with the Alexander City Police Department got a little help from the defendant Tuesday after he left his marijuana behind at an Alexander City store. “It appears he called the store to see if they had marijuana he dropped while shopping earlier in the day,” deputy chief James Easterwood said. “We found out about it and were there waiting on him. After he acquired his bag, we arrested him.” Officers arrested 61-year-old Phillip Pierce for possession of marijuana second degree. Pierce was transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail and was released on a $500 bond. His Honda Accord was also towed from the store. Possession of marijuana is a Class A misdemeanor and is punishable by up to a year in the county jail and up to a $15,000 fine. Returning to pick up the marijuana could prove to be a costly mistake.
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Phillip Pierce, right, was arrested after calling a local store to see if employees had seen the marijuana he dropped while shopping earlier Tuesday. When he returned to the store to pick up his lost goods, Alexander City police arrested him.
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BRHS alumni holding all class reunion By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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Alexander City resident Robert Stone recently received a notice saying he was entitled to a sum of nearly $50,000. The letter even included a check for almost $1,000 to cover the taxes on the award, but something was fishy to Stone. “The red flags went up,” Stone said. “I noticed it was mailed See SCAM • Page 3
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Robert Stone of Alexander City received this letter and check stating he had more money coming to him if he followed instructions.
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As Benjamin Russell prepares for homecoming on Friday, Sept. 29, alumni from throughout the high school’s history are gearing up for their own special event to be held during homecoming weekend. Several alumni have taken the initiative to hold a special reunion for all graduates of Benjamin Russell, giving them the chance to reconnect with classmates and meet others who walked the same hallways over the years. “This is the first time we’ve done something like this,” said See REUNION • Page 3
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