2 Florence men charged in car theft
Limestone County authorities have charged two Florence men in connection with the theft of a used car, an official said.
Jerry Glenn Cherry, 50, of 2575 County Road 137, and William Lee Walker, 53, of 90 County Road 243, were charged Friday with first-degree theft, records show. Each was released from the Limestone County Jail after posting a $5,000 bond.
They are accused of stealing a 1981 Oldsmobile valued at $500 from the 8000 block of U.S. 72 West on Thursday, said Limestone County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Stanley McNatt.
The car has been recovered, McNatt said.
Arrests
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests Monday:
• Harrison Lavares White, 33, of 25809 Cole St., Elkmont, driving under the influence
• Jacob Kyle Eaton, 19, of 409 Camelot, Athens, DUI
• Paul Dwight Meredith, 58, of 10731 Snake Road, Athens, DUI
• William David Michael, 51, of 3151 S. Smith Road, Loganville, Ga., DUI
County thefts
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following thefts Monday:
• Heater of undetermined value stolen Wednesday from old Delphi-Saginaw plant 21
• Seventy-fifth edition Snap-on brand toolbox valued at $6,000 stolen between Jan. 18 and Thursday from 29000 block Cedar Acres Drive
• $100 in quarters stolen from quarter slide machine and $600 damage done to building during burglary Saturday at Posey’s Grocery in 14000 block U.S. 72
• Craftsman brand skill saw and reciprocating saw, Porter-Cable brand air compressor, miscellaneous jewelry, wheelbarrow and basketball goal, total value $2,140, stolen during burglary between Wednesday and Saturday in 16000 block Tremont
• Acer brand laptop computer valued at $664 stolen Saturday from 16000 block American Way
• Copper wire valued at $1,000 stolen during burglary at vacant residence in 8000 block U.S. 72 West; reported missing Sunday
• AT&T; brand Razor cellular telephone valued at $200 stolen between Jan. 17 and Sunday from 17000 block Fairway Drive
City arrests
The Athens Police Department reported the following arrests Monday:
• Eddie Dee Johnson, 51, of 320 W. Forrest St., Athens, public intoxication
• George Edward Freer, 24, of 408 Short St., Hartselle, DUI
• Andre Marcell Howard, 45, of 26658 Newby Road, Athens, probation revoked on previous conviction for DUI
• Michael Anthony Powell, 26, of 6205 Rime Village Drive, Apt. 203, Huntsville, harassment
• Tony Keith Routh, 39, of 503 Schilling St., Athens, domestic violence
• Alex Alvarado Llamas, 21, of 2910 Holiday Drive, Huntsville, DUI
• Angela Teressa McMahan Fagan, 44, of 22072 Sharpe Road, Madison, theft of property and possession of a controlled substance
City thefts
The Athens Police Department reported the following thefts Monday:
• Pair of shoes valued at $15 stolen Friday from Walmart at 1011 U.S. 72 East
• Hotel wall, carpet, wooden dresser and television, total value $850, damaged due to criminal mischief between Jan. 24 and Sunday at 1322 U.S. 72 East, Room 141
• Makeup, nail polish and 71 Didrex 50-milligram pills (brand name appetite suppressant), total value $96, stolen Sunday from Walmart
Wrecks
• Angela Mae Haggenmaker, 35, of Athens was injured in a two-vehicle accident at 11 p.m. Friday on U.S. 72 at Athens-Limestone Boulevard, according to Athens Police.
Hospital report
Athens-Limestone Hospital reported no admissions and two discharges Monday.
Discharged: Stacey Turner of Athens and Lila Shields of Elkmont
Admissions and discharges represent only those who agree to have their names published.
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