Police Beat

City

An Upson County resident, George Flowers of 1120 Day Road has reported the theft of over $13,000 from his checking account at Colony Bank. Authorities believe that an east coast credit card fraud group may be involved since the account was charged the maximum daily limit from May 22nd until July 8th. The charges were processed from several different states.

Local businessman Eugene Berle Gilbert of 2066 Jeff Davis Road, was issued a citation for unsafe/unsanitary property after the city issued warning letters in May, June and July for the old service station located at 407 Barnesville Street, this is the second offense for this property.

Local attorney John Miller has been issued citations for unsafe/unsanitary properties located at 149 and 153 G Circle, he had been issued warning letters on the latter property on May 19, 2009 and July 12, 2011.

Burglary at 109 West County Road, apartment 16-B, an L.G. flat screen TV valued at $800 was taken.

County

Deputies have identified Todd Jones as a suspect in the theft of an antique four row planter and an old single mule plow. The planter was taken from the residence at 2125 Jeff Davis Road and sold to Teal Recycling.

Burglary reported at 312 Waverly Way, a 22 caliber Beretta pistol, black with wood grips valued at $250 was stolen. One of the pistol grips has a chip in it. Rings and jewelry valued at $1,000 and three black leather jackets worth $600 were taken.