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5 days ago
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Georgia officer charged with boating under the influence over Memorial Day weekend
A LaGrange police officer is facing charges after being arrested over Memorial Day weekend. The police department confirmed that Sergeant Meghan Keith was arrested and charged with boating under the influence by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on May 24. It's unclear what led up to her arrest. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] She is currently on administrative leave, the department confirmed. Keith has been with the LaGrange Police Department since December 2018. According to jail records, she is no longer in the Troup County Detention Center. TRENDING STORIES: 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado A trip to a GA Burger King's drive-thru led to a high school graduate's dream he never saw coming Police identify suspect in deadly shooting outside DeKalb County charity [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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18-year-old man shot in LaGrange said he was leaving graduation party
LaGrange police said they are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot Tuesday night. Police said responded to WellStar West Georgia Medical Center at about 7:30 p.m. and talked to the victim, Adrian Ransom. He told police he had been at a graduation party at a home when an argument started among several of the people. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] He said as he was walking away, he heard three to four gunshots and was hit by a bullet in his upper leg, causing him to fall. Another person who was present at the gathering took him to the medical center, according to the police report. Officers said they went to the Ware Street area and spoke with several residents, who said they were unaware of any party in the are and didn't report hearing gunfire at the time in question. TRENDING STORIES: Did you get a text like this? GA Dept. Of Drivers Services warns it's a scam Teen caught during attempted contraband drop at GA prison, officials say Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley: What are the next steps? The LaGrange Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the shooting. Anyone with information relevant to the case is encouraged to contact Detective Montondo at 706-883-2639. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers (706-812-1000) or sent via text through Tip411(847411), keyword LAGRANGE. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Georgia Woman Allegedly Pours Boiling Hot Chicken Grease on Her Man During an Argument, Al Green-Style
A Georgia woman found herself in some... water after she was arrested for allegedly assaulting her man with an interesting weapon. A little after 5 p.m. on Tuesday (May 6), authorities were called to the Stay Lodge motel, an extended stay lodge, after a report of a domestic dispute. Upon their arrival, they discovered a 46-year-old man with severe burns on the back of his head, neck, back and shoulders, The LaGrange Daily News reports. Police say his burns were a result of a boiling 'pot of hot chicken grease' drenched on him. Now, his girlfriend Olympia Denise Laster has been charged for the scalding crime. The 43-year-old faces one count of aggravated battery with family violence, the LaGrange Police Department said. Investigators said the alleged crime occurred during a fight. Laster, described as the 'live-in girlfriend' of the victim, poured the hot chicken grease all over his upper body while he sat in a chair near the kitchen, police say. The victim, whose name has not been released, is currently recuperating at an 'Atlanta area hospital capable of burn treatment.' It's unclear what the fight was about and if it became physical before the alleged grease throwing. The investigation is still ongoing as Laster sits behind bars at the Troup County Jail without bond. The alleged crime very well could have been inspired by a similar incident involving soul singer Al Green. In the wee hours of October 18, 1974, Mary Woodson, a former girlfriend of Green, entered his Memphis home while he was preparing for bed in the bathroom. Woodson went on to douse Green with a pot of scalding-hot grits, causing second-degree burns on his back, stomach, and arm. Woodson burned him so badly he would spend several months in the hospital to recover. The burns even required skin grafts, a surgical procedure used to 'remove healthy skin from one part of the body and move it to cover skin that is missing or damaged.' Following the assault, Woodson used Green's gun to kill herself. After the attack, the 'Let's Stay Together' singer stepped away from the music business. Two years later, he purchased the Full Gospel Tabernacle, a church in Memphis, and became an ordained pastor. He continues to preach today. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Miami Herald
08-05-2025
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Girlfriend throws hot chicken grease on boyfriend during fight, Georgia cops say
A fight between lovers ended with a man splashed with hot chicken grease, leaving him badly burned, Georgia police said. Olympia Laster, 43, was charged with aggravated battery in the May 6 attack on her boyfriend at an extended-stay hotel in LaGrange, the city's police department said in a news release. The couple were reportedly arguing when Laster threw a pot of hot chicken grease on Robert Herron, 46, according to police. At 5:17 p.m., officers were called to the Stay Lodge of LaGrange regarding a domestic dispute. They learned Laster had tossed hot grease on her live-in boyfriend as he sat in a chair, causing severe burns to his head, neck, back and shoulders, police said. Authorities didn't say what sparked the argument between the couple. McClatchy News reached out to the LaGrange Police Department for more information May 8 and was awaiting a response. Herron was taken to an Atlanta-area hospital for treatment, police said. Authorities didn't provide an update on his condition as of May 8. Laster remained in custody at the Troup County Jail without bond as of May 8, records show. LaGrange is about a 70-mile drive southwest from downtown Atlanta.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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Woman accused of pouring hot chicken grease on boyfriend in LaGrange
The Brief Olympia Laster was arrested for allegedly pouring hot chicken grease on her boyfriend, Robert Herron, during a domestic dispute. Herron suffered severe burns and was transported to a specialized burn treatment hospital in Atlanta. The LaGrange Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is handling the case, and they are seeking information from the public. LAGRANGE, Ga. - A woman was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly pouring hot chicken grease on her boyfriend during a domestic dispute, authorities said. What we know Officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to the Stay Lodge at 1610 Whitesville Street around 5:17 p.m. on May 6. When they arrived, they found 46-year-old Robert Herron suffering from severe burns to the back of his head, neck, back, and shoulders. Police said the victim's live-in girlfriend, 43-year-old Olympia Laster, threw a pot of hot chicken grease on him while he was sitting in a chair during an argument. Herron was transported to an Atlanta-area hospital specializing in burn treatment. Laster was found nearby and taken into custody. What we don't know The department's Criminal Investigation Division has taken over the case. What you can do Anyone with information is asked to contact Master Detective Blane at 706-883-2623 or submit tips anonymously through Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000. The Source The LaGrange Police Department provided the details for this article.
