Deputies Investigate Fraudulent Activity

Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) have been busy investigating numerous reports of fraud in the last couple weeks.

A resident on Yancey Road reported sending money for an AKC teacup poodle, only to be requested to send more money. Then, a clerk at Tyson’s Country Store on Hwy. 11 north reported the receipt of several counterfeit bills.

A resident on Starling Drive reported purchasing an item online, and the seller never delivered. Deputies also responded to a report of forgery on Sands Drive. A man had received a check that he first deposited, then realized it may not be legitimate, and contacted authorities who determined it was not.

Deputies also responded to reports both of a stolen vehicle and a recovered vehicle. The stolen vehicle was out of Adgateville, and was allegedly taken by an acquaintance. The vehicle was subsequently recovered. In the case of the recovered vehicle, the car had been in possession of one person since 2016, but he did not have clear title. A dog was reported stolen from an address on Hwy. 16 west.

Persons arrested in the last week, and their charges, include:

•Elise Lauryn Stewart, 23, Martinez—possession of a firearm/knife during the commission of a felony, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, possession of marijuana less than an ounce. and drug related objects.

•Christopher George Phillips, 37, Covington—theft by taking motor vehicle.

•Andrew Scott Rogers, 39, Monticello—hold for warrant in Newton Co.

•Anthony Joshua Flynn, 34, Monticello—probation violation.

•Billy Christopher Kemp, 29, Fort Valley—possession of marijuana less than an ounce.

•Early Antonio Hall, 40, Milledgeville—hold for warrant in Irwin Co.

•Latanga Rochelle Little, 45, Eatonton—driving while license suspended or revoked.

•Shawntavies Elijuwan Renfroe, 22, Milledgeville—aggravated assault, possession of firearm or knife during the commission of a felony and reckless conduct.

•Tony Leonetty Davis, Jr., 28, Covington—aggravated assault (2 counts), aggravated stalking reckless conduct and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of crime.

•Joseph Samuel Spence, 36, Monticello—disorderly conduct.

•Marchinlo Alexander Wyman, 52, Monticello—probation violation.

•Stephanie Jean Bealmear, 41, Monticello—simple battery.