Crime & Safety

Oconee Sheriff's Office Crime Report

A highlight of incidents reported during the week of March 10 through March 17.

The following information was gathered from Oconee County Jail booking reports and incident reports:

  • Michael Cody Wright, 18, of 1091 Lane Creek Road was arrested and charged with theft by taking, criminal damage to property and criminal trespass on March 11.
  • On March 11, John Thomas Gilliam, 38, of 1560 Flat Rock Road was arrested and charged with theft by taking.
  • Jeffery Michael Goswick, 23, of 1040 Frior Road was arrested and charged with willful obstruction and loitering and prowling on March 11.
  • On March 11, Karen M. Simpson, 42, of 1131 Daniels Bridge Road in Athens was arrested and charged with theft by shoplifting.
  • A woman told deputies that her wallet was stolen while she was shopping at about 8:40 p.m. on March 11.Β  Video surveillance captured a white male wearing a blue shirt, a blacked striped jacket and blue jeans stealing the wallet out of her shopping cart.Β Β  A credit card, driver's license, and keys to a car and residence were among items that were reportedly taken.
  • Edward Lee Artis, 50, of 1144 Sweet Water Circle in Lawrenceville was arrested and charged with failure to maintain lane and possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce on March 12.
  • Melody Denise Nix, 47, of 1102 Hardigree Bell Road was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than one ounce on March 12.
  • Eric Jerome Payne, 36, of 1095 Nimblewood Way in Stone Mountain was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane on March 13.
  • On March 14, Alan Dean Hatton of 2374 Greeson Road in Statham was arrested and charged with burglary.


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