Symanthia Price has surrendered to the authorities in Dougherty County. The grandmother indicted by a grand jury in connection with the death of her 10 year old grandson Brandon Price had been sought by law enforcement since her indictment. The allegations against her include failure to properly care for her grandson who lacked medical attention for an illness and injuries that prosecutors say led to his death.
Acting on an informant’s information Lowndes County Sheriff’s Deputies have re-arrested John Robert Register Jr. He was spotted approaching a car on North Ashley Street and deputies discovered that he was wanted on an outstanding Probation Violation warrant. A K-9 Unit hit on the vehicle and a search uncovered ecstasy, cocaine and a firearm. The New Hudson Street resident faces multiple charges.
Patrick Kimbrell was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and authorities confiscated a sawed off shotgun during his apprehension. Sheriff Chris Prine stated that more charges could be forthcoming with the anticipated arrests of other suspects. A search warrant was served on a residence on Hambrick Road bear Hahira after citizens complained of suspicious activity.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety has released a report stating that the trooper who accidentally shot two if his fellow officers was Sergeant Jon Posey. The incident took place during a high speed chase of Danielle Ockstadt and her passenger Joaquim Gerry of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ashburn Police Officer Ferron Yi and Turner County Deputy Scotty Ireland were struck in the kegs by shotgun pellets. Both law enforcement officers were taken to a local hospital treated and released. Gerry who fired multiple shots at the pursuing officers was found dead inside the vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.











