County arrests
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests Tuesday:
• James Blake Beshears, 22, of 1606 Buchanan St., Athens, driving under the influence.
• David Wayne Coleman, 47, of 26070 Coleman St., Elkmont, probation violation.
• Anna Francis Montgomery, 28, of 10350 U.S. 72, Athens, third-degree theft.
City arrests
The Athens Police Department reported the following arrests Tuesday:
• Robert Lavoris Gilbert, 29, of 1720 Lucas St., Athens, criminal trespassing, harassment and theft of property.
• Fredrick Sanchez Turner, 32, of 1817 S. Hine St., Athens, harassment, assault and probation revocation.
• Joseph Andrew Regina, 25, of 106 Virginia Drive, Athens, disorderly conduct.
County thefts
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following thefts Tuesday:
• A PlayStation2 with 20 games and two wrestling DVDs, valued at $300 total, were stolen July 19-20 from the 24000 block of Thach Road.
• A pair of prescription eyeglasses valued at $200 was stolen July 12-21 from the 20000 block of Todd Circle.
City thefts
The Athens Police Department reported the following thefts Tuesday:
• Several hair straighteners and clippers valued at $900 were stolen July 22 from Sally’s Beauty Supply at 229 French Farms Boulevard in Athens.
• Two extension ladders valued at $600 were stolen July 17 from 104 Malone Circle in Athens.
• A blood-pressure monitor and a Master Card credit card valued at $355 were stolen July 18 from 611 W. Market St. in Athens.
Hospital report
Athens-Limestone Hospital reported no admissions and no discharges Tuesday.
Admissions and discharges represent only those people who agreed to have their names published.
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