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Disgruntled former employee driving stolen 75,000lb tractor leads police on slow chase in Georgia
A suspect stole a tractor from a Georgia business before leading police on a slow chase, bodycam and dashcam footage shows.Gwinnett County Police said the man rode the construction vehicle from a waste management business, driving it around the property on Saturday morning (23 March).The suspect led police on a chase before being caught when an employee from the business used another tractor to flip the other vehicle, authorities said.Eddie Sanchez, 38, of Delaware, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, theft by taking, fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving, criminal damage to property 2nd degree, and obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
Family claims Georgia hospital euthanized father through overdose
SNELLVILLE, Georgia (WANF) -- Paul Lowe was 93, but the husband and grandfather was still living independently and making plans for the future. He often left notes for his wife to read around the house. “One of the last notes I have [from him] is, ‘Putting this in writing, ‘Do...
Conyers Waffle House employees join strike, demanding an end to ‘meal credit’ policy
This week, a group of Conyers Waffle House employees joined a strike led by the Union of Southern Service Workers. The workers are calling for the Department of Labor to investigate the company’s “meal credit” policy, which takes $3 from each worker’s shift – even if they don’t eat a meal. The union estimates the deductions cost workers nearly $30 million each year.
Easter sunrise services happening at Stone Mountain Park on Sunday
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The annual Easter Sunrise Service is returning to Stone Mountain Park on March 31. The annual tradition began seventy-six years ago, in 1944, when Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church congregant Lucille A. Lanford suggested that the church’s youth group climb to the top of Stone Mountain on Easter morning to watch the sunrise.
Dozens of Motorcyclists and SUV in Chaotic Collision on I-20 Near Covington, Two Airlifted
A massive motorcycle ride turned chaotic on an interstate in Covington, leading to crashes that injured several and forced authorities to airlift two individuals. The spectacle unfolded yesterday when a swarm of bikers—estimated to be between 75 to 100—and an SUV collided on I-20 eastbound. The group had...
MPD Reports: Prowler investigation activated by armadillo setting off motion lights; unlicensed driver jumps into back seat at traffic stop
The City of Monroe Police Department reported the following incidents for the period March 14 – 21, 2024. Due to the length, this report has been split into five parts. This is the Third part. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. Dispute – Green...
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