The News-Courier in Athens, Alabama

May 29, 2009

NEWSBEAT May 29


County arrests

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

• Rodger Dale Duncan, 49, of 27369 Sweet Springs Road, Ardmore, driving under the influence and third-degree domestic violence (menacing)

• David Matthew Givens, 37, of 25006 Chapman Hollow, Elkmont, third-degree assault

• Craig Kayler Grantham, 24, of 1110 Garrett Drive, Athens, second-degree possession of marijuana

• Luis Alfredo Lopez, 26, of 11815 Stewart Road, Tanner, failure to pay child support (warrant from Blount County)

• William Blake Michael, 20, of 25925 Cottonbelt Road, Elkmont, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia

• Stephanie Marie Minor, 23, of 29385 E. Eighth Ave., Ardmore, violating probation on possession of drug paraphernalia

• Virgil Brent Pope II, 36, of 1505 Calvin Private Drive, failure to pay child support



County thefts

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

• Jar containing change, envelope containing cash and two charge cards, total value $800, stolen during burglary between Friday and Tuesday in the 26000 block of Peek A Boo St.

• RCA flat-screen television, two DVD recorders and two heaters, total value $1,400, stolen during burglary Wednesday in the 19000 block of Townsend Ford Road



City arrests

The Athens Police Department reported the following arrests Thursday.

• Felipe Torres Lopez, 20, of 11815 Stewart, Tanner, parole revocation

• Cordney O. Crutcher, 33, of 17802 Oakdale Road, Athens, disorderly conduct

• Ronald Stanley, 51, homeless, theft of property

• Patricia J. Barnes, 35, of 15598 Fort Hampton Road, Athens, DUI

• David Grady Fail, 46, of 23749 Piney Creek Drive, Athens, DUI



City thefts

The Athens Police Department reported the following thefts Thursday:

• Pair of socks, four washcloths and five hand towels, total value $34, stolen Wednesday from Athens Plaza on U.S. 31

• $300 in cash stolen Wednesday from 208 Southwind Drive, Apt. 50



Wrecks



Hospital report

Athens-Limestone Hospital reported one admission and no discharges Thursday.

Admitted: Irene Clem

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