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Benbow verdict: guilty on all counts
Bulloch County Superior Court Judge John R. Turner sentenced Marcus Maurice Benbow, 41, Waycross, to five life sentences plus 130 years Friday for the murder of one man, the shooting of two other victims and related charges after a jury found Benbow guilty on all counts.
Witnesses testify in murder trial
Victims of a home invasion style armed robbery a year ago that left one man dead and two others wounded testified in court Wednesday, describing fear, what it felt like to be shot and sharing memories of when Marcus Maurice Benbow and three others stormed into an Orange Street home and began firing.
United Way sets $600,000 goal as campaign begins
A crowd of about 70 gathered Tuesday at the Bulloch County Courthouse square to hear words of encouragement from a football celebrity and to get geared up for the 2007-2008 United Way campaign.
Statesboro library expected to reopen Wednesday
The Statesboro Regional Library is expected to reopen Wednesday after being closed since last Thursday afternoon due to the effects of a violent rainstorm.
GBI investigates two homicides
A man was killed Sunday in Candler County, and a teenager was stabbed to death Sunday in an apartment parking lot in Claxton, said Chuck Sullenger, assistant Special Agent-in-Charge of the Statesboro office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Bulloch homicide trial starts Wednesday
A Bulloch County jury will hear testimony this week from one of four men charged in the Oct. 14, 2006 murder of a Statesboro man. The trial of Marcus Maurice Benbow, 39, Waycross, begins Wednesday.
Metter resident receives horse for use in 2007 Gelding Mentoring Program
Metter resident Jacob Bowen, whose family owns Red Wagon Farm and raises American Miniature Horses, was recently selected to participate in the International American Miniature Horse Alliance (IAMHA) "2007 Gelding Mentoring Program."
Severe thunderstorm causes problems across Bulloch
Power outages caused by a thunderstorm Thursday afternoon rendered several traffic lights useless, and Statesboro Police were busy directing traffic at intersections and checking out false alarms, said Ted Wynn, Bulloch County's public safety director.
Keeping the spirit of adventure alive
He came all the way from Washington, D.C., to attend a family reunion, a gathering of people he had never met, except a few. Some he knew through e-mail, but for the most part, he would be among strangers.
Kennel application prompted animal cruelty investigation
A woman arrested last week on animal cruelty charges had applied for a new kennel license, which prompted state officials to inspect her facility. What they found led to seizure of 10 dogs and nine counts of animal cruelty for Katie Sixtos-Villalva.
Patriot Day at local schools draws crowd
In a solemn and patriotic exercise, the Georgia Southern University ROTC Eagle Battalion paid tribute Tuesday morning to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 tragedy six years ago.
Bulloch rapist denied parole
Parole was denied a second time for Bennie Lee Saxton Jr., a man sentenced to life for crimes including two rape incidents in Statesboro 15 years ago.
Kennel owner arrested for animal cruelty
A licensed kennel owner faces nine counts of animal cruelty after state and local officials seized 10 dogs from her home.
State fire marshal officials investigating fire that took woman's life
State fire marshal officials and the Bulloch County Sheriff's Department are investigating a fire that took the life of a 32-year-old woman.
Local man arrested for aggravated assault on estranged wife
A man whom police said held his estranged wife against her will, bit her on the face and threatened to kill her is behind bars without bond, according to Bulloch County Jail officials.
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Bulloch County Commission to hold workshop, public hearing
Bulloch County commissioners will meet next Tuesday for a workshop session before a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal 2015 county budget.
Police Report - 7-2-14; A woman reported that her juvenile son put her in a choke hold.
Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.
Summer weather cooperating with Bulloch County farmers – so far
If the current weather patterns continue through the summer, Bulloch County farmers could see a positive year.
Police Report - 7-1-14; A woman said a neighbor tried to shoot her with a Taser during a dispute.
Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.
Man shot in leg during Statesboro robbery attempt
A man shot Sunday night at The Lodge Apartments is recovering while police continue to seek information on the armed robbery attempt.
Early voting in Bulloch set to begin on Monday
It's time to vote again.
Police Report - 6-29-14; Euthanized at animal shelter — 12 cats and 12 dogs.
Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.
Statesboro slaying suspect charged
Charges have been filed against a man police say shot and killed a man at Morris Heights Apartments Wednesday.
Fire destroys Statesboro family’s home
A Statesboro family lost a home Thursday night to a fire that started in the garage.
Police Report - 6-27-14; A man said someone shot his car’s gas tank, blowing off the lock and cap.
Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.
Statesboro police arrest slaying suspect
Statesboro police arrested a man Thursday who they say is suspected of killing a man at Morris Heights Apartments on Wednesday evening.
Police Report - 6-25-14: A man jumped into a wrecker, then into his own vehicle being repossessed
Note: All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement incident reports and arrest records, which are public records and available for review at any and all local law enforcement agencies. Not every arrest leads to a conviction. Guilt or innocence is determined by the court system.
Connect Crime: Lashing out
A man entered U.S. Hair last week and was seen shoplifting a set of false eyelashes. The store employee who observed the incident was unable to detain the man, who she knew by first name, and he fled with the lashes.
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