2007 Crime Statistics

I thought this was being released in September, but apparently not.  Here's 2007's crime stats for Douglas County:

GBI Crime Statistics for Douglas County during 2007
 

Number of crimes by offense
Month	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Burglary	Larceny	Vehicle Theft
January	0	1	9	22	92	249	40
February	1	4	3	7	94	253	31
March	0	2	6	27	63	233	45
April	1	2	5	23	81	268	44
May	0	5	11	21	82	275	50
June	2	0	6	18	81	279	46
July	1	1	10	24	85	277	41
August	0	1	12	18	81	291	43
September	0	2	10	10	84	262	40
October	0	1	11	12	79	252	44
November	0	0	9	17	86	266	42
December	1	0	14	18	77	254	31
Total	6	19	106	217	985	3159	497

Compared to 2006's statistics,

Murder: -1 (down one from 2006)
Rape: -1
Robbery: -3
Assault: -15
Burglary: +28
Larceny: -396
Vehicle Theft: -21

So burglaries are up, but everything is down, mostly slightly, except for larceny which is down almost 400 incidents from 2006.

Douglas County Sentinel

The Sentinel put the article about the deputy on their website today, trying to pass it off as an article they published in today's paper--but they didn't even change the two errors where they had Barnwell's name instead of the deputy's!  It shows everyone just how much they are paying attention--apparently not much.

From WSBTV.com

Deputy Indicted In Death Of Another Deputy's Wife
Former Douglas County Deputy Chris Black To Surrender Soon

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. -- A former Douglas County deputy will soon surrender to his former co-workers. 

A grand jury handed up an indictment against him Friday. 

Chris Black is charged with both felony and misdemeanor vehicular homicide in the death of another deputy's wife. 

Black was responding to a robbery call in November when officials say he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into Tammy Barnwell's car head on, killing her instantly. 

Officials say Black didn't have his emergency lights or his siren on. 

Black’s attorney, Mike Puglise, said his client extended his remorse. He said if Black could take it back he would. 

Black is expected to turn himself in within a few days. 

The sheriff said Black will also be fired.

Douglas County Sentinel Police Blotter

The following are incident reports filed this week with the Douglasville Police Department:

• A burglary was reported by a business at 8335 Suite C Cherokee Boulevard.  According to the incident report, entry was made through the front window, and two air conditioner units were taken.  There are no suspects at this time, but officers believe this burglary was likely committed by juveniles since graffiti was found in several places inside the building.


• Officers were given a lookout on a hit and run that occurred in Powder Springs.  The victim and an off-duty Powder Springs officer later observed the suspect and followed her to Douglasville.  When the suspect was pulled over and arrested at Dairy Queen, she was allegedly driving under the influence of Xanax and also allegedly gave a fake name to police because she had a suspended license.


• The Douglasville Police Department assisted the Paulding County Sheriff's Office by recovering stolen property from a theft occurring in Paulding County.  Investigators found that a man had allegedly pawned a stolen paint sprayer at a Douglasville pawn shop.  Timothy Randall Stanley has been charged with the theft and is currently in the Paulding County Jail.  The city has also charged Stanley in the theft.


• Douglas County Bank reported to police a subject had passed a $3,000 stolen check from a local business.  The investigation is ongoing.


• Victoria Secret at Arbor Place Mall reported a theft June 24 (Tuesday) of a large quantity of cologne and perfume totalling $2,600.  No suspects have been identified.


• Capt. Greg Graff asks drivers in subdivisions (Note: Or ANYWHERE, for that matter!) to slow down and watch for children running into streets as a summertime safety precaution.

(Compiled by Bobby Moore, staff witer)

Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Vehicular Homicide

This wasn't on the Sentinel's website so I'm posting it here for those who don't subscribe to the Sentinel.

Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Vehicular Homicide
By Bobby Moore
Staff Writer

Chris Black, the Douglas County Sheriff's deputy involved in a November 14, 2007 car accident that killed the wife of a co-worker, was indicted Friday by a Grand Jury of both first degree vehicular homicide and second degree vehicular homicide.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, Deputy Chris Black was traveling north on Georgia Highway 5 to respond to a robbery at Arbor Place Mall about 8 p.m. when he allegedly lost control of his patrol car near Downs Road just north of Hwy 166.  The patrol car crossed the center line, striking a southbound Honda Accord driven by Tammy L. Barnwell, 44, of Douglasville, the sole vehicle occupant.

Barnwell, manager of the Concourse Parkway Wal-Mart, was dead at the scene.  Black was taken by ambulance to Atlanta Medical Center, where he underwent surgery to repair a broken wrist and leg.

The first degree count was for reckless driving.  The indictment said Black (in the article, it says Barnwell, not Black) was driving in an excess of 85 miles per hour after dark without activating his blue lights or siren.

The second degree count was for driving too fast for conditions.  That indictment said Black (again, in the article, it says Barnwell) was driving too fast to control his vehicle considering he was entering a curve in the roadway and there was oncoming traffic.

"I respect the decision of the Grand Jury and I respect the judicial system," Sheriff Phil Miller said.

Miller added Black will no longer be allowed to work for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office following two indictments.

The indictments were handed down after over four hours of testimony and about an hour of deliberation.

Douglas County District Attorney David McDade described Friday's proceedings as a "long, tortuous process."

McDade said he assumes the Grand Jury indicted Black on both counts so a trial jury can also consider both charges.

Worthan Backs Out Of Debate

I found this on Craigslist...

Date: 2008-06-25, 6:39PM EDT

Igor Malanchuk for Chairman,
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
www.Igor2008.com
Contact: Igor Malanchuk

For Immediate Release June 25, 2008

Igor Malanchuk sees Debate with Opponent Tom Worthan Unlikely

Douglasville GA: Republican candidate for chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners Igor Malanchuk said he is disappointed that his opponent Tom Worthan refuses to debate him in a public forum after Worthan said twice that he would attend a debate if the GOP hosted it.

Malanchuk said it is important for the public to see the two candidates talk about the issues that concern voters… taxes, pension funds and wasteful government spending.

“Mr. Worthan on two occasions agreed to a one-on-one debate with me but now he refuses to meet. What is he afraid of and what is he hiding from?”, said Malanchuk.

According to Malanchuk, Worthan agreed on June 16 at the “Chat with the Chairman” meeting at Fire Station 6 to debate him. But Worthan got angry and told Malanchuk to “Go back to where you came from… get out of here!,” Worthan retorted.

Born in Russia, Malanchuk took Worthan’s statement that he did not mean to go back to Winston, Georgia where Malanchuk now lives. Worthan quickly apologized and said he “didn’t mean it that way”.

Malanchuk explained to Worthan that he is an American citizen and there is no place else to go. Malanchuk apologized to the firemen and county’s employees who heard the conversation.

Malanchuk is running on a platform to cut government spending and keep property taxes as low as possible.
“Worthan’s spending is not sustainable and might bankrupt people and government of this county with his out of control spending and unprecedented growth of the government”, said Malannchuk. “I will bring a fiscally responsible management style back to Douglas County. The taxpayers can not afford four more years of Mr. Worthan’s tax increases, flip flopping and spend liberal policies.”

For more information visit: www.Igor2008.com

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Police Scanner

4:12pm Officer trying to get a vehicle off I-20.  One lane is blocked.
4:15pm Officer wants current temp and heat index. 
4:15pm Domestic problem reported.
4:17pm Threats reported.
4:19pm Domestic problem reported.
4:20pm Temp—89, feels like 91.
4:22pm Intoxicated driver last seen in a mobile home park.
4:23pm  Animal control being requested.
4:24pm Dog in vehicle with windows up.
4:24pm Juveniles causing damage.
4:26pm EMS needed.
4:27pm Sounded like the dispatcher said there was an accident in front of Kohl’s.
4:27pm Alarm, residential.  Call is on hold because there are no available officers.
4:28pm Intoxicated driver on Chapel Hill Road.
4:48pm One person has been arrested.
4:49pm 10-28
4:52pm Juvenile standing in the middle of the road.
4:53pm People sitting in chairs on the side of the road selling stuff.
4:54pm 10-28 (2)
4:55pm Threats reported.

7:58pm One person has been arrested.
7:59pm 10-28
8:00pm Vehicle hit guardrail on I-20.  Person possibly injured.  Police enroute.  EMS also enroute.
8:03pm Accident on Kings Hwy.  Two vehicles involved.
8:04pm Suspicious subject behind Douglas Crossing shopping center.
8:04pm 10-28
8:05pm GSP (Georgia State Patrol) enroute to accident.
8:05pm 10-28
8:06pm 10-28
8:06pm Someone’s insurance is expired.
8:07pm 10-28 (2—one in state and one out of state)
8:09pm Domestic problem reported.
8:09pm Assault reported.
8:12pm 10-28
8:16pm 10-28
8:16pm 10-28
8:19pm Mechanical breakdown on I-20.
8:20pm Someone’s been arrested.
8:20pm Residential alarm.
8:21pm Trespassing reported.
8:22pm  Person walking around trying to sell something and is also looking for grasshoppers.
8:27pm 10-28 on I-20.
8:29pm 10-28 on I-20. Out of state.
8:36pm Officer getting a bag of garbage off the road.
8:37pm Alarm at a mobile home park.
8:38pm Threats reported.
8:39pm 10-28
8:39pm 10-28
8:39pm Someone stole a lawnmower.
8:40pm Somebody is selling gas for 40 cents (not sure if this is the right price, it could have been $1.40 or $2.40)and it is causing a traffic problem.
8:41pm Someone is discharging fireworks or firearms at power lines.
8:45pm 10-28