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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.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Newborn spared after gunfire hits LaGrange home, police looking for shooter
The Lagrange Police Department is asking for the public's help after a family's home was shot up during a thunderstorm Monday morning. The homeowner, Tameka Hammond, says her three children, alongside her one-month-old granddaughter, were all inside when gunfire hit her home on Rutland Circle. 'When I heard it, I jumped... I was thinking it was lighting or someone hit a pole. I'm not thinking it's gunfire and that someone was actually shooting my house,' Hammond said. Hammond's home surveillance cameras caught the gunshots on video, just before 4 a.m. She said that usually her daughter and newborn grandchild sleep in the room where the gunfire hit, but that the pair decided to sleep in her room, instead. 'Thank God, she did that. Because like I told her, 'bullets don't have names on them,'' she said. No one was injured and the only property that was damaged was where the bullets struck the home. The Lagrange Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the incident. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective C. Montondo at 706-883-2639. Information can also be shared anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling 706-812-1000. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: North Georgia school staff member fired after writing racial slur on the board Did you see the trail of lights in the sky? This is what they are… Georgia's university system is combining two schools [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police search for driver in deadly Troup County hit-and-run
LaGrange police are looking for a driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run that happened on Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Just after 11 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of East Depot Street and Rome Avenue regarding a person hit by a vehicle. When officers arrived, they found a man on East Depot Street who was unresponsive. TRENDING STORIES: 11-year-old dead, 6 people injured in I-20 crash Delta flight reports 'haze' in cabin, returns to Atlanta airport Georgia 'DOGE' bill gets vote in state senate, faces pushback from Democrats LaGrange police said the suspected driver drove away from the scene without helping the victim. Officials are trying to contact the victim's family to notify them of the accident. His age and identity were not released. Authorities did not provide a description of the suspected driver's vehicle. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sgt. Engle or Cpl. Shaw at 706-883-2603. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Troup County CrimeStoppers at 706-812-1000. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Yahoo
2 bodies found shot inside burned house in LaGrange
Police and fire investigators are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in a housefire Saturday night in LaGrange. At about 11:30 p.m., firefighters responded to reports of a house fire at 102 Fendig Street. When they arrived, firefighters extinguished the fire and located the bodies of Jabreka Williams, 36, and Roderick Kennedy, 40. Firefighters called police officers and Criminal Investigation Division investigators to the scene. Police say Williams and Kennedy had been shot. The case is active and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Randazzo at 706-883-2658. You can also leave an anonymous tip through Troup County Crime Stoppers by calling 706-812-1000 or texting your tip and the keyword 'LAGRANGE' to #847411. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for the arrest and indictment of a suspect or suspects. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: GBI identifies 23-year-old suspect accused of shooting, killing Roswell officer SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY: Check out these GA museums for free this weekend END OF WATCH: Roswell officer killed in the line of duty identified [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
08-02-2025
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4 people suspected of stealing $250K worth of items from late couple's LaGrange home arrested
Four people are accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of items from a LaGrange home. In January, LaGrange police received a report of a burglary at the home of the late Dr. Robert Copeland and his wife Virginia. During the investigation, detectives connected this burglary with two other cases and uncovered evidence of a stolen car. The stolen car was recovered along with over $250,000 worth of items taken from the Copeland estate. Many of the items were personal property of the Copelands and held sentimental value to the family. Tomi Michelle Hampton was charged with five counts of burglary and two counts of felony theft. Harry King was charged with burglary and felony theft. Daniel Hutchins was charged with four counts of burglary. Howard Sims was charged with felony theft. Police said the case is currently ongoing and additional charges may be brought against the suspects. If anyone has information about these cases, you are urged to call Detective Randazzo at 706-883-2620. Information can be shared anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers at 706-812-1000. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Suspect in custody after shooting, killing police officer just 'serving the citizens of Roswell' Metro police departments offer condolences to 'hero' officer shot, killed in line of duty 4 men show up injured at Grady Hospital following shooting in Southeast Atlanta [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
