Prisoner Escapes, Is Caught
A man in custody at the Jasper County Detention Center Tuesday walked off a grass cutting work detail, stole an individual's vehicle from the county's Public Works Department (PWD), and left the area.
A witness told law officers that William Lee Clifton, 52, had changed clothes at a home on Blue Heron Drive in Monticello, and left. With the help of Newton County law enforcement, Jasper County deputies tracked Mr. Clifton to the Cedar Creek subdivision in Newton County where the vehicle was recovered. Further investigation led to a residence on Marble Drive in Covington. With the help of Newton County, a K-9 unit and a drone, the suspect, who was fleeing on foot, was located and captured.
Sheriff Donnie Pope praised the quick response of his people and the help of Newton County in apprehending the escapee in less than four hours.
The investigation is still under way, but it is anticipated Mr. Clifton will be charged with escape and theft of a motor vehicle. Other charges for Mr. Clifton and possibly others are possible.
Mr. Clifton was serving time for drug-related charges.
Besides the vehicle allegedly taken by Mr. Clifton, several other thefts were reported in the last week. A resident in Turtle Cove reported a utility trailer taken from her residence. A resident on Blue Heron reported the theft a billfold with cash and social security cards inside.
In addition, a person went to the jail to report the theft of his financial transaction card. And, a trail camera was taken from hunting land on Hwy. 11 north.
Other persons arrested in the last week, and their charges, include:
•Devonta Akem Paul, 22, Macon—stalking and reckless conduct.
•David Blake Ramey, 24, Monticello—battery, cruelty to children-third degree, probation violation and sale of methamphetamine.
•Tony Lamar Brooks, 53, Loganville—hold for warrant in Greene County.
•Sherry Corenlia Smith, 54, Monticello—sale of a Schedule I or II controlled substance, obstruction of a law enforcement officer (two counts), driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, open container, failure to maintain lane and failure to yield entering/crossing roadways.
•Victoria Michelle Andrews, 28, Eatonton—possession of marijuana, less than an ounce and stop sign violation.
•Mondrez Rontarious Jacobs, 19, Conyers—driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, possession of marijuana less than an ounce and failure to stop at stop sign.
Gordon Fairchild McCarty, 30, Monticello—possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug related objects.
•Valorie Christine Bloomer, 33, McDonough—possession of methamphetamine.
•Ramon Arturo Jackson, 40, Monticello—probation violation.
•Patricia Renea Hinds, 23, Douglasville—driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving in violation of conditions of limited permit and too fast for conditions.
•Emoline Celeste Lockhart, 21, Rutledge—probation violation.
•Jessie Frank Craver, 27, Covington—probation violation.
•Christopher Dale Irvin, 31, Monticello—terroristic threats and acts and obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers.
•Raquel Rosie Casas, 19, Conyers—transactions in drug related objects and possession of drug related objects.
•Leonardo Daniel Sarabia, 18, Conyers—crossing guard lines with weapons/intoxicants or drugs, parking in a prohibited place and possession of marijuana less than an ounce.
•Laran Quina Mayo, 24, Buford—possession of marijuana less than an ounce.
