The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama

May 13, 2009

NEWSBEAT May 13


Burglar steals money and belts

A burglar — perhaps one with loose pants — stole a jar of change and six men’s belts during a home break-in Monday off Ennis Road.

“It’s kind of a weird one,” said Limestone County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Stanley McNatt.

The owner valued the missing change at $200 and the missing belts at $300.

Perhaps the thief simply recognized quality belts when he saw them.



County arrests

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests Tuesday:

• Robert Wesley Daniels, 26, homeless, driving under the influence

• Jerry D. Helms, 36, of 29923 Chipmunk Way, Harvest, burglary (Giles County warrant)

• Jared Michael Hill, 19, of 12115 Hickory Hills Road, Athens, second-degree possession of marijuana and second-degree promoting prison contraband. Arrested for possession, once in jail, more marijuana was found on his person

• Wesley Ford Tribble, 23, of 19258 E. Limestone Road, Toney, third-degree domestic violence (harassment)

• Pedro Cruz Vasquez, 21, of 418 Cloverleaf Drive, Athens, DUI

• Terrance Algernon Williams, 33, of 111 Scotland Drive, Athens, violation of protection order; arrested on a warrant

• Connie Lee Wilson, 41, of 115 Dowdy Lane, Florence, four counts of negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument



County thefts

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following thefts Tuesday:

• Glass jar with $20 change stolen Monday during a burglary in the 18000 block of Mooresville Road

• One man’s gold and diamond ring valued at $1,500 stolen between April 1 and Saturday from the 11000 block of Cardinal Drive



City arrests

The Athens Police Department reported the following arrest Tuesday:

• Cody James Barnes, 25, of 29431 E. Ninth Ave., Ardmore, third-degree domestic violence (harassment) and probation on a charge of DUI revoked



City thefts

The Athens Police Department reported the following thefts Tuesday:

• Carhartt brand boots valued at $115 stolen Monday from Tractor Supply Co. at 601 U.S. 72 West, Suite A

• Auburn wallet valued at $25 stolen Monday from vehicle parked at 304 Swan Drive

• Glass window valued at $490 damaged Monday during criminal mischief at 1151 U.S. 31 South



Hospital report

Athens-Limestone Hospital reported three admissions and no discharges Tuesday.

Admissions: Ruby Orvin of Athens; Edith Davis and George Hargrove, both of Ardmore.

Admissions and discharges represent only those who agree to have their names published.