Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the help of anyone who may have seen something suspicious last Saturday night after dark in the area of Jasper County High School.

A burglary of several thousand dollars worth of loss was reported, and a suspect’s vehicle has been identified. A photo of the suspect and his vehicle can be seen on the sheriff’s office Facebook page. It is not a great photo, but persons familiar with the truck may recognize it.

Anybody with any information, or possible information, is asked to call the sheriff’s office, 706-468-4912, and ask to speak to an investigator. Anonymous tips may be left at 706-468-JCSO (5276). Large items were taken, so passersby may have seen something and not even realized it. Any information is appreciated.

The sheriff’s office is also investigating numerous other burglaries, including a break-in at Dexter Axle over the weekend. A property owner in rural Jasper, southwest of town reported the theft of a water pump. A worker at Circle K reported a gas drive-off, and a resident of Shady Dale reported that his gas line had been cut and gas taken.

Two other burglaries were also reported during the week, one including electronics, and another of a deer stand.

Several arrests were reported over the week, including the arrest of Donald Lee Dupree, 42, of Monticello, who is facing 90 counts of financial transaction card fraud, and 56 counts of financial transaction card theft. Mr. Dupree used a card that was not his own numerous times between January and September of his year. He faces 1-3 years on each count.

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Others arrested during the last week include:

•Steven Alan Nelson, 26, Monticello—aggravated assault, inmate in possession of prohibited items without consent, affray and possession of marijuana less than one ounce.

•Marquis Dewjuan Jackson, 31, Monticello—probation violation.

•Dylan Raye Voyles, 22, Griffin—Jasper County Probate Court bench warrant.

•Charles Lee Victrum, Jr., 44, Shady Dale—aggravated assault and probation violation.

•Roberto Solis Esparza, 44, Monticello—failure to report an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•William Lee Hewell, 20, Lawrenceville—open container of alcohol and possession of alcohol by person under 21 years of age and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Qwaniesha Zhnae Sands, 20, Monticello—possession of marijuana less than one ounce.

•Dale Edwin Walker, 53, Atlanta—hold for warrant in Newton Co.

Warrants were also taken for several several others including Shewn Tremayne Jackson of Monticello who is charged with criminal attempt to commit arson in first degree, simple battery and aggravated assault.

Also, Torrie Sybil Wiegmann of Loganville is charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree.