County arrests
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests Friday:
• Robert Steven Harper, 37, of 125 Gray Mare St., Harvest, probation revoked on previous conviction for driving under the influence.
• Craig Levain Smith, 45, of 22548 Carey Road, Athens, third-degree domestic violence (harassment)
• Ryan Blake Thronberry, 18, of 1811 Wadsworth St. S.E., Decatur, first-degree receiving stolen property
• Matthew David Whisenant, 32, of 16658 Neely Hill Loop, Athens, DUI, attempting to elude, resisting arrest, driving while suspended and no insurance
County thefts
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Department reported the following theft Friday:
• Bottle of perfume valued at $4 stolen Thursday from Dollar General in 12000 block U.S. 72 West
City arrests
The Athens Police Department reported the following arrests Friday:
• Benjamin Lawrence Bradley, 30, of 1303 Browns Ferry Road, Athens, violating terms of probation on previous conviction for DUI
• Ramon Ayala Vega, 32, of 11567 Steward Road, Tanner, third-degree criminal trespass
• Jesse Ray Hughey, 24, of 4731 Elkwood Section Road, Ardmore, third-degree theft of property
• Fred Hubert Lanier, 47, of 23834 Norman Lane, Athens, third-degree theft of property
• Harold Fitzgerald Fraser, 44, of 708 Westview St., Athens, domestic violence (harassment)
• Charles Wayne White, 47, of 514 N. Beaty St., Athens, third-degree domestic violence (harassment)
City thefts
The Athens Police Department reported the following thefts Friday:
• K-Y brand “yours + mine” lubricant valued at $15 stolen Thursday from Walmart at 1011 U.S. 72 East
• Cellular telephone car charger valued at $15 stolen Thursday from Walmart
• Stanley brand box cutter valued at $8 stolen Thursday at Walmart
• Side mirror of Chevrolet S-10 pickup valued at $90 stolen Wednesday or Thursday from 715 Garrett Drive
Wrecks
• Two Athens residents were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 6:50 a.m. Friday on Alabama 251, three miles south of Ardmore, according to state troopers. Richard Isbelle, 20, a passenger in one vehicle, was injured, a trooper said. Joshua Preusser, 27, driver of the other vehicle, was also injured, the trooper said. Both men were wearing seat belts when the accident occurred.
Hospital report
Athens-Limestone Hospital reported no admissions or discharges Friday.
Admissions and discharges represent only those who agree to have their names published.
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ARREST REPORT: Feb. 6, 2010
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