Woman Steals Vehicle After Release from Jail
As reported in The News on March 31, Nicole E. Kraus abandoned a stolen vehicle, which had run out of gas, at the Dairy Queen on March 29, and immediately stole another vehicle at the Dairy Queen.
She was arrested by officers of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) on Hwy 212 west shortly thereafter and jailed.
On Tuesday, May 3, in Superior Court, Ms. Kraus pled guilty to theft by taking and was sentenced to five years probation and fines and fees of $1,382, and was released from the jail.
It was confirmed by video some time later Tuesday that Ms. Kraus, upon being released, stole a vehicle belonging to an employee of the JCSO from the parking lot beside the jail, and made her get-a-way. The 2003 Ford F-150 was found abandoned on U.S. 231 in Florida where it had been wrecked and was apparently a total loss. Bay County deputies later arrested Ms. Kraus.
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Also, during the period of April 26 through May 2, the JCSO reported the following criminal activity:
•On May 1 a resident reported someone entering their auto on Post Road in Shady Dale and taking speakers, a GPS, radio and chrome wheels.
•On April 30 a resident reported a theft by taking on Fullerton Phillips Road in Hillsboro in which a 15 pound air compressor was taken.
•On April 27 a resident reported a theft by taking on Jasper Street in Alcovy Shores. Two arrests have been made in this case.
•On April 26 a resident reported a theft by taking on County Line Road in Mansfield in which a Chevrolet short handicapped bus with wheel chair lift was missing.
Anyone with any information concerning the above are encouraged to call the JCSO at 706-468-4912, or the anonymous tips line at 706-468-tips. During the period of April 26 through May 3, the JCSO reported the following arrests:
•Ricky Dale Johnson, 32, Monticello—theft by receiving stolen property and possession of meth.
•Victoria Brianna Smith, 19, Monticello—possession of meth and burglary.
•Charles Rogers Williamson, 44, Monticello—possession of meth and burglary.
•Mary David Ray, 25, Monticello—possession of meth and burglary.
•Jeffery Alan Custer, 29, Monticello—child support.
•Robert Lanis Chasson, 37, Jefferson—probation violation.
•Linda Lou Malone, 44, Monticello—deposit account fraud.
•Donald Brown McWilliams, Jr., 41, Oxford—probation violation.
•Danny Ray Tumlin, 41, Griffin—theft by taking.
•Kenneth Anthony Thurman, 47, Monticello—battery and cruelty to children.
Also during this period deputies with the JCSO responded to 153 calls for service including 19 each stopping suspicious person/vehicle and alarm, 13 subject needs officer, seven each assist motorist, pick up prisoner and mechanical break down, six each welfare check and music/noise complaint, five accident, four each escort or convoy, threatening/harassing calls and livestock on road, three each attempt to serve warrant, theft by taking, juvenile complaint and discharge firearms, two each dog disturbance, domestic, be on the lookout, property found, checking location, abandoned vehicle, 911 hang up and utility department needed, one each VGCSA, fraud/theft by deceiving, sick, fight, prowler report, burglary, speeding auto, intoxicated driver, fire/structure, chase in progress, wanted/stolen indicated, miscellaneous EMS, extra patrol, four wheeler, road rage, entering auto, private property, trouble unknown, road hazard, trespassing, argument and persons refuse to leave.
During the period mentioned above the Monticello Police Department (MPD) reported the following arrests:
•Whitney Shardea Barron, 22, Monticello—aggravated assault and cruelty to children.
•Wendy Renee Traylor, 23, Monticello—hold for warrant in Troup County.
•Vashon Leon Traylor, 22, Monticello—dimple battery and disorderly conduct.
•Dewayne Lashawn Carter, 26, Monticello—obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers, loitering or prowling and pedestrain must walk on sidewalk.
During this same period officers with the MPD responded to 78 calls for service including 27 stopping suspicious person/vehicle, five argument, four escort or convoy, three each alarm, subject needs officer, counterfeit, persons refuse to leave and abandoned vehicle, two each livestock on road, mechanical break down, theft by taking, crowd disbursement, juvenile complaint, private property and vandalism of property, one each fight, dog disturbance, burglary, intoxicated pedestrian, fire alarm, chase in progress, wanted/stolen indicated, assault, welfare check, music/noise complaint, checking location, seizure and road hazard.
In addition, during this period the Georgia State Patrol reported the arrest of Martha Sue Pompey, 50, of Monticello and charged her with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, speeding and license to be carried and exhibited on demand.
Also during this time the Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported the arrest of Mitchell Alton Sailors, 42, of Monticello and charged him with possession/manufacturing/distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of wildlife and hunting/fishing without a license.
