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The Paper | Thursday, May 3, 2012
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Jefferson Police search for dogs that killed goats Jefferson Police
POLICE REPORT
■ On April 26, a pack of four dogs entered the enclosure at Jefferson Academy where seven goats were on loan. Several goats were killed ■ On April 27, the owner of pet goats on Lawrenceville Street reported three goats had been shot as had several birds. Several weeks ago, his cat has also been shot. ■ On April 29, a goat owner complained a pack of wild dogs attacked one of her goats and killed it. She describes the dogs she has seen as a black dog and two brownish-colored dogs. ■ As of April 30, the pack of dogs remained at large in spite of large-scale efforts to track the animals. Because of the proximity of the attack of goats is so near school playgrounds and residential areas, efforts have been stepped up to locate the dogs. ■ A burglary and theft by taking was reported April 29 from a Cobb Street location. Two tool boxes and a University of Georgia Sanford Stadium replica were taken. The victim recovered the replica from a man who had the item in his possession. ■ Black Velvet Whiskey was located in a vehicle stopped after reports were made of dangerous driving. The car almost struck another vehicle headon. After seeing the failure to maintain lane, the 2006 Toyota Corolla was stopped and the driver was charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane. ■ The driver that drove away from On the Run with a gas nose nozzle still in her white BMW agreed to pay for damages on April 27. ■ Two vehicles parked at a Westmoreland Drive address were entered April 29. More than $700 was taken from a Ford truck along with several prescription pills. ■ On April 26, a pedestrian was struck by a tractor trailer driving in the Quick Trip parking lot just after 8:10 p.m. The pedestrian was bleeding from the back of his head and his movements were limited. He was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment. The truck driver said he did not see that man walking through the parking lot. ■ A simple battery incident was reported April 25 when parents were exchanging their child at Country Inn & Suites. ■ A vehicle was damaged April 23 at a Bryanwood Drive location when vandals sprayed the windows of a vehicle. ■ The air conditioning unit from a Jett Roberts Road residence was taken April 24. ■ A financial transaction card fraud situation was reported April 23. Three unauthorized charges were made on
a Jefferson resident’s debit card. A possible suspect was identified to authorities. ■ An entering auto was reported April 30 on Public Square. A female’s purse was taken from the unlocked car but a cell phone was left behind.
Braselton Police ■ An entering auto report was filed April 24 from the Shell Station on Thompson Mill Road. The victim reported her cell phone and a key was taken. Through AT&T, she was able to locate the phone at a Hoschton address. ■ On April 30, a driver reported his vehicle had been damaged when another vehicle’s tire blew. Tire tread damage the victim’s passenger side and knocked off the passenger side window. ■ A stalking case was reported April 25 from a Broadway Avenue location. Police advised the victim to seek a temporary protective order from the Jackson County Courthouse after she recounted several of the situation in which the suspect, a former boyfriend, came onto the property of her employer and other locations. ■ A customer who purchased several plants at S &S Ace Hardware on April 26 loaded another flat of plants valued at $84 into her vehicle and drove away. Efforts are being made to contact the customer to return and pay for the additional plants. ■ Scratches and dents were reported on a trailer parked outside the Pilot Station on Highway 53 on April 26. The driver went inside and returned to find the damage. ■ A teenage employee of Kroger is being harassed by a man who always tries to talk with her as she retrieves buggies from the parking lot. On April 27, police advised the store to maintain the recordings it has of the 40-year-old balding man approaching or watching the teen. ■ A driver speeding 88 mph in a 70 mph zone was stopped April 28 along I-85 near mile marker 129. The driver was nervous and had a lot of ash and marijuana seed on his shirt. Asked if there was marijuana in the car, the drive opened the plastic cover of the door switch to reveal a baggie that had a strong smell of marijuana. The driver was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and speeding. ■ Gas was stolen from a vehicle parked at Braselton Antique Mall on April 29. The suspects damaged the gas tank to obtain the fuel and also took glassware, tools and pottery from the back of the van.
Seeing and experiencing some of the firearms training that law enforcement officers undergo was one part of the Citizen’s Police Academy 10-session training concluding this week.
Photos by Ramona Grace Evans
Citizen’s Police Academy taking aim at the range By RAMONA GRACE EVANS revans@clickthepaper.com The Jackson County Citizen’s Police Academy, led by Andy Garrison, set their sights on the Braselton Police Department Shooting Range during last week’s session. With the 10 sessions already eight under way, the participants have gained a wealth of knowledge on crime scene investigation, jail operations, terrorism awareness and more. The eighth session on April 24 afforded the class the opportunity to shoot two of the weapons used by the Braselton Police, focusing on use of force and firearm safety. On site were multiple officers who assisted the citizens in targeting and shooting the Kimber tactical .45s and the M-4s. These weapons, as well as the vehicles driven by officers, are funded solely on seized drug money, leaving the annual budget of $1.2 million for salaries and adminis-
trative costs. Also outfitted in 70-pound protective vests, the department is fortunate to have four SWAT-qualified officers and one paramedic on staff. In conversation, Sheriff candidate hopeful Andy Garrison said he feels there is a need for more support of the Braselton Police. “There is so much potential, with the addition of a drug enforcement sector along K-9 officers, the funds acquired by the team could afford the department more gear and resources to better take care of the community,” he added. As more businesses and individuals make the move to Braselton, there is a need for a stronger police department. With certification behind them, they have utilized their resources to provide for community outreach. Alongside the Braselton Police, the Jackson Citizen’s Academy was enlightened on proper firearm use and earned an overall good time at the range.