crime

OCHS parapro charged after bus collision

A Carlton man struck a school bus in the Oglethorpe County High School parking lot and fled the scene on the morning of March 19, according to the Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Office. No students were injured, and the bus did not sustain any damage.

Crawford man accepts deal in aggravated assault case

Kelvin Hill, who was originally charged with rape and bulgary, will enter a probation period with special conditions and no prison time after accepting a plea deal on March 19.

Man to face trial on rape, burglary charges

Jury selection began Tuesday in the trial of Kelvin Hill, more than two years after his arrest on rape and burglary charges. Hill, 47, of Crawford, was present for the jury selection hearing. Approximately 80 residents were called for jury selection at the Oglethorpe County Courthouse.

Sheriff’s office arrests 11 as part of multi-jurisdictional operation

Eleven people were arrested in Oglethorpe County as part of a region-wide sweep called Operation Washout Classic City late last month.   The Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Office made its arrests on May 21, in conjunction with the operation, which took place in several counties from May 18-25.

Oglethorpe County Sheriff Department recommends preventative actions for ‘porch piracy’

A recent string of alleged mail thefts has sparked concern among Oglethorpe County residents, according to numerous posts circulating in community social media forums. The Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Office encouraged residents to report the thefts to law enforcement in a Facebook post on Nov. 10.