Sheriff reports multiple thefts that keep deputies busy
Tuesday, November 24. 2015
Sheriff Benny Deloach reports the following incidents, including a host of burglaries and thefts, handled by deputies with the Appling County Sheriff's Department.
November 13, answered a call to Spring Branch Church Road in reference to damage to property/theft by conversion. A Satilla REMC employee reported that someone had damaged a meter at a residence by removing the meter box. A jumper wire was also ran into the meter base to the residence using approximately $700.00 in power and causing $500.00 in damage to meter base. Investigation continues.
Nov. 13, answered a call to April Lane in reference to a Theft. The complainant stated he moved to Florida, and while he was away, someone had stolen a china cabinet, small refrigerator, body kit for a Chevy vehicle and three oil pans. The complainant named a possible suspect. Investigation continues.
Nov. 13, answered a call to Merry Lane in reference to entering an auto/theft. The complainant stated a radio/CD player valued at $125.00 was missing from inside his truck. Investigation continues.
Nov. 14, answered a call to Lightsey Road in reference to a Theft. The complainant stated someone had gone into her residence and stole a gold diamond ring valued at $1,500.00. Possible suspects were named. Investigation continues.
Nov. 14, answered a call to Golden Isles West in reference to a theft. The complainant stated a subject continues to harass her and also stole approximately $300.00 worth of her personal items.
Nov. 14, answered a call to Brown Street in reference to a civil dispute. The complainant stated a four-wheeler that belonged to him, and another subject stated the four-wheeler belonged to him. Both parties were advised of legal action they could take.
Nov. 15, answered a call to Midway Church Road in reference to a burglary. A complainant stated someone had gained entry into her residence and stolen custom jewelry and two PlayStation controllers. Items taken were valued at approximately $700.00. Investigation continues.
Nov. 15, answered a call to Central Street in reference to a domestic. A wife stated while she was walking down the road her husband came by in his vehicle trying to get her to get into the vehicle. While backing the vehicle up, the front bumper hit the wife's leg leaving a scratch. The husband left before an officer arrived. A warrant was secured on the offender.
Nov. 16, a complainant came to the sheriff's office to report financial identity fraud. The complainant stated when she tried to get a loan she found someone had used her identity to obtain an automobile loan and several other loans in California. Investigation continues.
Nov. 16, answered a call to Smith Lane in reference to a domestic. The complainant stated a subject at her home started a verbal disagreement, which led to an altercation. The subject left the residence before an officer arrived.
Nov. 16, answered a call to Cameron Road in reference to an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle was found left partially in the roadway. Due to public safety the vehicle was towed, as contact could not be made with the owner.
Nov. 16, a complainant came to the sheriff's office to report a theft that occurred on Prentiss Road. The complainant stated someone had stolen his dirt scoop that was behind his barn. The scoop was purchased sometime between 1945 and 1955 and valued at approximately $600.00.
Nov. 16, answered a call to Tower Road/Odum in reference to an unresponsive person. Mack Griffis, age 64, of Odum, was found unresponsive and pronounced deceased by hospice care.
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