Sheriff’s
September 12, 2024

Sheriff’s Report

 

Deputies, along with units from the Northern Union County Joint Fire and EMS District, responded to the area of Route 4 near Route 37 at 1:57 p.m., Aug. 26, to investigate an injury crash involving a 2004 Honda VTX 1300 that hit a dog. A crash report was taken.

A deputy met with a resident from the 21000 block of Route 31 at 12:48 p.m., Aug. 27, to investigate unauthorized charges made on the victim’s bank account. A report was taken.

A deputy went to the Franklin County Jail at 1:22 p.m., Aug. 27, to take custody of Nichole E. Adkins, 41, of Columbus, for an outstanding arrest warrant. Adkins was taken to Tri-County Regional Jail.

A deputy was sent to a home on May Street in Magnetic Springs at 6:44 p…

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