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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Emma Witman
Arrest made in Oakwood rape case
A Gainesville man was arrested Friday on rape charges by Oakwood police. Ramon Morgan, 32, is charged with rape, sodomy, aggravated sodomy, sexual battery and abuse, neglect or exploitation of a disabled or older adult, Oakwood Police Chief Randall Moon said. Morgan had his first appearance in Hall County Magistrate Court on Saturday before Judge Margaret S. Gregory. He asked for representation from the public defender's office, and chose to forgo a probable cause hearing. ...
Law enforcement seeks clues in death of popular Latino businessman
One month after David Sanchez was killed, his family and friends said they would wear black until his killer was brought to justice.
Waldrep retires for second time after 50 years in law enforcement
Buddy Waldrep is retiring - again - marking a career of more than 50 years in law enforcement.
Man found not guilty of rape, child molestation
A Gainesville man was found not guilty Wednesday afternoon on most of the counts against him involving his relationship with a young girl.
Jury continues to decide Aguilar's fate
Jurors began deliberations Tuesday afternoon on a Gainesville man charged with rape. Jose Luis Aguilar, 42, is charged with four counts of rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation, one count of aggravated sodomy and seven counts each of incest, aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. In his closing argument, senior public defender Travis Williams urged the jurors to consider all the facts of the case, rather than turn it into a question of he ...
Aguilar testifies in child rape trial
A Gainesville man charged with rape and aggravated child molestation testified Monday in court.
Hall County Sheriff’s office administering GED tests at jail
Increased integration of technology at the Hall County Jail is continuing to make processes more streamlined for inmates and officials.
Legal minds welcome Georgia's justice reform
When Gov. Nathan Deal signed a criminal reform justice bill Thursday, he described it as "part two" of sweeping criminal justice reform efforts in the state since 2011.
Civil War figures portrayed at Longstreet Society’s bivouac
Bearded, uniformed and sharp on details of the general's life, Charlie Weik bore an uncanny resemblance to James Longstreet, the civil war general eponymous with Gainesville history.
Healing hero dog to be honored at Sunday event
A woman awoke to barks the morning of Dec. 30 after strong winds knocked over a heat lamp in a shed approximately 20 feet from her house.
Caseworkers testify at Aguilar rape trial
Caseworkers from the Department of Family and Child Services testified in the trial of a Gainesville man accused of rape Friday.
Accuser testifies in Aguilar trial
The alleged victim testified Thursday in the trial of a Gainesville man accused of rape. Testimony also included therapists and the family of the alleged victim. Jose Luis Aguilar faces four counts of rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation, one count of aggravated sodomy and seven counts each of incest, aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. During testimony in Hall County Superior Court, the now 14-year-old alleged victim often covered her face with her ...
Trial continues for rape suspect
Testimony continued Wednesday in the trial of a Gainesville man charged with rape. In addition to the four counts of rape, Jose Luis Aguilar faces two counts of aggravated child molestation, one count of aggravated sodomy and seven counts each of incest, aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. Hall County Sheriff's Office investigator Joel Edgerton testified along with Julie Battle, forensic interviewer from Brenau University, and a therapist from the Children's Center for Hope & ...
State’s motorcyclist fatalities decline in 2012
Georgia experienced slightly fewer motorcyclist fatalities in 2012 than in 2011, according to statistics compiled by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
Testimony begins in child rape trial
Testimony began Tuesday in Hall County Superior Court in the case of a man accused of raping a young girl, under the age of 10 when the alleged abuse began.
Articles By Author - Emma Witman
Fire destroys home; one treated for smoke inhalation
Gene Jones was outside his Commander Drive home cutting his grass when he saw smoke pouring out to the road.
Business owners slogging through flood damage
Outside The Tire Store and Lakeview Automotive Group on Atlanta Highway in Flowery Branch, workers hauled equipment to dry areas and washed sheets of mud off the pavement.
Groups gather at Lake Lanier to promote boating safety
In anticipation of the summertime increase in lake recreation, the Lake Lanier Association held a Boating Safety Awareness Day Saturday at Lake Lanier Islands resort.
Law agencies focus sharp eyes to spot victims
To spot victims of sex trafficking, it takes the keen eye of an expert - one like Brian Johnston, assistant special agent in charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Human Trafficking Unit.
Federal courthouse ceremony welcomes 52 new Americans
Fifty-two foreign nationals from more than 25 countries walked into the federal court in Gainesville at 11 a.m. Friday and walked out as citizens of the United States at noon.
Unity Tour helps raise funds for fallen officers during National Police Week
In conjunction with National Police Week and the honoring of fallen officers, the Gainesville Police Department is lit up blue at night.
Belk gives back to communities during anniversary through service projects
An icon of Southern style helped a Gainesville elementary school boost its aesthetic appeal Wednesday morning.
Officials discuss recommendation to lower highway blood-alcohol limit from .08 to .05
State and local officials and lawmakers gave their initial thoughts on the National Transportation Safety Board's recommendation of lowering the blood-alcohol content rule to .05 for roads, from .08.
Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board OKs 2 measures
Two measures passed unanimously at a brief city of Gainesville Planning and Appeals Board meeting on Tuesday evening at the Public Safety Complex.
Boating enforcement to focus on education
Today's remarks at Laurel Park by Gov. Nathan Deal are expected to focus on the boating under the influence portion of the boating safety reforms passed by the legislature and signed into law April 23.
Man sentenced to life in prison in home invasions
A man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Tuesday after a jury convicted him on Monday of several violent felonies and property crimes, the Northeastern Judicial Circuit's district attorney's office said.
Mann settling into role as sheriff’s community service officer
Since taking the helm of the Hall County Sheriff's Office, Gerald Couch has instituted changes both structurally and cosmetically, from streamlined command staff to refurbished patrol cars.
Deal praised for juvenile justice reform
Local legislators and juvenile stakeholders praised Gov. Nathan Deal's signing of a juvenile reform bill.
Nine volunteers cited for work on Linwood trails
Nine AmeriCorps volunteers were honored Saturday afternoon by grateful city groups and environmental conservationists at Linwood Nature Preserve in Gainesville.
Convicted child abuser sentenced to life in prison
A Gainesville man received two life in prison sentences Friday afternoon in Hall County Superior Court after he was found guilty by a jury in April on all but one of more than 20 counts in a child sexual abuse trial.
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