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ARREST REPORT February 9, 2010
County arrests
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests Monday:
• Jamie Marie Develasco, 33, of 244 Dawn Drive, Toney, negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
• Justin Edward Steagall, 18, of 22753 Fain Road, Elkmont, harassment
• Daniel Lloyd Wiley, 18, of 20381 Harris Loop Elkmont, harassment
County thefts
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following thefts Monday:
• Vehicle sustained $2,800 in damage during break-in Thursday or Friday in 5000 block U.S. 72 West
• Six handguns and one rifle, total value $2,350, stolen between November 2007 and February 2009 from 25000 block Seventh Street in Ardmore
• 1989 Ford Bronco valued at $1,000 stolen between November 2009 and Jan. 22 from Blackburn Road
• Panasonic brand stereo and remote valued at $150 stolen Friday or Saturday from 27000 block Maples Road
• 2000 Dodge pickup valued at $10,000 and $4,000 in cash stolen Saturday from 20000 block Wallace Lane
City arrests
The Athens Police Department reported the following arrests Monday:
• Benjamin Lawrence Bradley, 30, of 1303 Browns Ferry Road, Athens, violating terms of probation on previous conviction for DUI
• Charles Wayne White, 47, of 514 N. Beaty St., Athens, third-degree domestic violence (harassment)
• Spencer Charles Alred, 27, of 15464 Lucas Ferry Road, Athens, driving under the influence
• John Robert Westmoreland, 38, of 510 Franklin, Sardis, Miss., DUI
• Michael Keith Lochridge, 20, of 361 Redoak Road, Petersburg, Tenn., DUI
• Joshua Allen Webster, 21, of 18038 E. Limestone Road, Athens, DUI
• Lester Phil Silcox, 45, of 14613 Bledsoe Road, Athens, DUI
• Castro Solis Santiago, 21, of Russellville, DUI
• Zachary Rodavin Morgan, 24, of 20654 E. Limestone Road, Toney, DUI (alcohol and other drugs), second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance
• Justin Kyle King, 23, of 109 Garrett Drive, Athens, harassment-domestic incident
City thefts
The Athens Police Department reported the following thefts Monday:
• $55 stolen through illegal use of debit card between Jan. 25-28 at Walmart at 1011 U.S. 72 East
• Computer cables and wires, Sitting Bull doll and case, wood and glass cabinet, various pictures and frames and lamp, total value $630, damaged or destroyed due to criminal mischief Friday or Saturday from 12939 Mooresville Road
• $100 stolen through illegal use of debit card Saturday from vehicle at 1200 U.S. 72 West
• GMC Safari valued at $1,000 abandoned Saturday at Lindsay Lane and Alabama 251
• Door and frame valued at $500 damaged due to criminal mischief Saturday and Sunday at 407 Vine St.
• Samsung brand prepaid cellular telephone valued at $30 stolen Sunday from 1101 U.S. 31 South, Room 134
Hospital report
Athens-Limestone Hospital reported four admissions and no discharges Monday.
Admitted: Leighton White of Anderson; Ruby Tribble of Tanner; and Billie Williams and Elvira Sledge, both of Athens
Admissions and discharges represent only those who agree to have their names published.
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Local woman dies in Friday fire
A woman who was badly burned when she was discovered in her unit at Elmwood Apartments by police and firefighters late Friday night died not long before midnight, authorities said.
Vickie Strasser, 52, was taken by ambulance at about 10:40 p.m. to Athens-Limestone Hospital with second- and third-degree burns over 95 percent of her body. MedFlight was called to rush her to Huntsville Hospital at about 11:30 p.m., but she died before the helicopter arrived. -
Athens Police make 14 arrests in Friday night drug roundup
Friday night was a busy one for Athens Police officers. While several investigators were conducting a roundup that resulted in 14 arrests, other officers responded to a fire call at Elmwood apartments (see story on today’s front page).
Lt. Trevor Harris said officers conducted search warrants at two homes — one at 1210 Plato Jones St. and another at 903 Brownsferry St.
Madison Police Department provided two additional officers and dogs from the K-9 unit to assist. -
Family displaced by fire seeking residence to rent
One family displaced by last Sunday’s fire at Athens Village Apartments is desperately looking for a home or apartment to rent in the area.
Scott Robertson and his wife, Amanda, and four children, daughter Jordan, 16; son Matthew, 14; son Dallas, 9; and daughter Lily, 5, lost everything they owned on Aug. 29 when an early morning fire — sparked by a cigarette thrown on a patio chair outside another apartment — destroyed all eight units in Building D of the apartment complex at 1711 W. Elm St. in Athens. -
TVA ranks in Top 10 for economic development
For the fifth year in a row, the Tennessee Valley Authority has been named by Site Selection magazine as one of the top 10 North American utilities for economic development achievement. -
Bank robbers remain at large in city, county
Athens Police are still searching for a white man who robbed TVA Credit Union on East Hobbs Street in Athens on July 9.
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Woman burned in fire at Elmwood Apartments
A woman who was burned over 95 percent of her body after a fire in her unit at Elmwood Apartments was taken to Athens-Limestone Hospital by ambulance at around 10:45 p.m.
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Trinity reunion parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
The Trinity High School Grand Reunion parade will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Athens.
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Keeping the bees
Limestone County Beekeepers Association received a grant from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers and Valleys district of the RC&D Council.
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Trinity High School had many distinguished graduates
Local resident Lt. Col. James L. Walker gathered biographies of some of these graduates as the school celebrates its annual Grand Reunion today and Saturday in Athens.
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Part of Clinton Street in Athens to be closed at least 2 more weeks
Clinton Street in Athens, between Lee and Forrest streets, will be closed for at least two more weeks while Athens Utilities replaces sewer lines that are up to 75 years old, an official said.
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