FROM: Detective Kandace Hird APD Investigation Division
DATE: May 21, 2012

SUBJECT: Leroy Eugene Taylor (Wanted Person)

The Albany Police Department’s Investigations Division would like to solicit the public’s assistance with locating the following person:

B/M Leroy Eugene Taylor –  Last known address: 2573 Crescent Dr.  Albany, Ga.

This offender is wanted for Aggravated Assault, Rape, Aggravated Stalking, Burglary, and Battery.

Anyone who has information regarding this incident should call Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-TIPS or they can contact Albany Police Department Investigative Division at (229) 431-3288.
 

The game of baseball became a craze in the US by the mid 1850’s when it was introduced in New York. Baseball has a long history with Albany as well. Going back at least to the 1870’s when Albany had the D. E. Smith ball club.  One of Albany’s early baseball parks was out near the site of the current airport and was even used in 1911 to land the very first airmail plane in the US. The first minor baseball league this writer has been able to find in Albany was in 1906. The Georgia State League in Albany played such teams as the Americus Pallbearers, the Columbus/Brunswick River Snipes, Cordele, Valdosta Stars and the Waycross Machinists. E. D. Alexander of Albany is the only team member mentioned and no statistics have been found as of this writing.

By 1911 Albany had a team in the South Atlantic League, also called the “SALLY” league. The team was called the Albany Babies. The Albany Babies played through 1916. Erskine Mayer played for the Albany Babies in 1911. Mayer went on to a career in Major League Baseball playing for Philadelphia Phillies, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Chicago White Sox.

There was a ten year gap between leagues, at which time the new team called the Albany Nuts (Southeastern League) was formed. The Albany Nuts played from 1926-1928. The Albany Nuts team was managed by Thomas Law (Rebel) McMillan. McMillan had played Shortstop and Centerfield for Superbas/Red/Highlanders from 1908-1912.

According to the Albany Dixie Website, it was sometime during this time period, in 1923, that “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, of the “Black Sox Scandal” of 1919,  played for the  Americus, Ga. independent minor league baseball team which played games against the Albany Nutcrackers. The scandal involved 8 members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of trying to “fix” the World Series. Though acquitted, Jackson was not allowed to return to MLB.

This writer has been unable to determine if the Albany Nuts changed their name to the Albany Nutcrackers or if this was a different team. The Americus team and the Albany Nut Crackers played each other for the independent South Georgia League championship.  John “Jack” Slappey of the Albany Nut Crackers pitched against Shoeless Joe Jackson and his famous bat “Black Betsy” in the championship series. Also according to the Albany Dixie Website, John Slappey may have been the first player in Major League Baseball history from Albany.

By 1935 Albany had a new team, the Albany Travelers. The travelers played the Americus Cardinals, Moultrie Steers and other teams. By 1939 the Americus Cardinals had moved to Albany. The Albany Cardinals, a St. Louis Cardinals minor league baseball team of the Class D Georgia-Florida League played their first game in Albany in 1939. The first games were played at the old field just off Monroe Street. The team soon moved to Hugh Mills Memorial Stadium. By 1949 the team had moved once again to the newly constructed Cardinal Park, which was located just north of the old Victory Club on Newton Road.  Cardinal Park was constructed at a cost of $115,000.

The Albany Cardinals did not play during many of the WWII years. The games stopped from 1942 and picked up again in 1946. Several of the Albany Cardinal Team members fought and some even   died in WWII. Albany Native Phil Clark played for the Albany Cardinals in 1953 and later when on to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Albany Cardinals played their last game in 1958 in Cardinal Stadium.

Albany has been home to or hosted many well known and locally known baseball players over the decades. Most Albanians recognize the names, Paul Eames, Merritt Ranew, Ray Knight, Ace Adams, to say nothing of Buster Posey; the names go on and on. Albany has also had many championship little league teams and highs school teams. Though the Paul Eames Stadium now stands empty, it too once hosted the Polecats, the Alligators, the South Georgia Peanuts the South Georgia Waves and even a female baseball team, the Silver Bullets. Baseball has come and gone from Albany over the years but it is likely that someday the “Boys of Summer” will once again return here.

 
Betty Rehberg is the historian for the Albany Journal and maintains a group on Facebook called Vintage Albany Georgia.

Adams, Imarii Shayell, May 4, driving while license suspended/revoked

Adams, Robert Jermaine, May 8, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., prob viol

Alston, Tramail, May 3, spd 56-60/40 zone, suspended dl 1st offense

Archer, Daniel Joel, May 8, hold for other law enforcement

Arnold, Riccardo Montez, May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Askew, Jennifer Danielle, May 3, entering auto

Austin, Christopher Michael, May 10, criminal trespass, simple battery

Barlow, William Thomas Jr., May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Bass, Tyneshia Latrice, May 4, theft by shoplifting

Benjamin, Cashayla Jonquette, May 6, simple battery

Benton, Angelina Kamilah, May 4, weekend prisoner

Bodiford, Larry Lorenzo, May 3, spd 35-40/25 sch zone, suspended dl 1st offense

Bowen, John Austin, May 8, prob viol

Bradford, Tecio Armond, May 5, drug paraphernalia, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

Bradley, Sam Willie, May 9, battery

Braswell, Wayman Maurice, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Bridges, Joshua Lee, May 3, entering auto, prob violation

Brookins, Charles Carrol, May 9, prob violation

Brown, Leugene Lavelle, May 8, ret f/trial

Brown, Levoski Tinnell, May 4, disorderly conduct, general

Brown, Marion Jr., May 5, disorderly conduct, general

Brown, Ursula Shantae, May 7, battery, criminal trespass, cruelty to children-allow to wit fel/bat/fv 3rd dg, simple battery

Burks, Lewis Douglas III, May 7, superior court sentence

Bush, William Trey III, May 8, burglary (2 counts), simple assault, simple battery

Byrd, Gregory Armondo, May 6, d u i-of alcohol/drugs, taillights required

Byrd, Ray Anthony, May 5, prob violation, simple battery

Carswell, Willie Frank, May 4, weekend prisoner

Carter, Robert Eugene, May 8, burglary (2 counts), theft by deception

Castleberry, Terri Alisa, May 9, hold for other law enforcement

Clemons, Sherika Dekimya, May 4, duty-involving inj or death, improper passing (left)

Clyde, Kentrell Lamar, May 4, state court sentence

Clyde, Leighandra Deshae, May 8, altered license plate (1st offense), suspended dl 1st offense

Clyde, Richard Lee, May 3, theft by taking

Cobb, Reginald Eugene, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Corliss, Cari Nicole, May 8, burglary (2 counts), failure to appear

Covin, James Alvin, May 4, prob violation

Daniel, Fabian Darien, May 4, criminal trespass, simple battery

Daniels, Clifford Mcathur, May 4, civ contempt (child sup), prob violation

Daniels, Jontobivous Termanie, May 7, contempt of court, prob violation

Daniels, Laricky Felt, May 3, failure to appear, state court sentence

Davis, Malcolm Lamar, May 10, criminal damage to property 2nd degree

Davis, Russell Dee Jr., May 6, D U I-of alcohol/drugs

Dawson, Monterio Demonte, May 3, brake light/turn signal required, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, tag light required

Debruce, Eric Dartaino Jr., May 3, aggravated assault

Dent, Shabreka Montane, May 5, aggravated assault

Dixon, Octavius Demond, May 3, public indecency/general

Dougherty, Dylan Stanley, May 9, housed for feds

Duckworth, Dusty Nicole, May 9, simple battery

Duncan, Kenneth Warren, May 7, contempt of court, disorderly conduct, general

Edwards, Kenya Darrell, May 4, weekend prisoner

Ellis, Jessica Renea, May 4, hold for other law enforcement

Emerson, Karen Denise, May 7, theft by deception, theft by taking

Fink, Adam Craig, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Fletcher, Angela Michelle, May 7, interfere w/police

Folsom, Daniel Martin, May 5, DUI (1st offense alcohol), improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic

Ford, Fernando Qunsen, May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Franklin, Willie Charles, May 8, off bond

Frazier, Faquan Dreshun, May 8, burglary, giving false name, add, DOB to police

Frazier, George Marvin, May 5, DUI of alcohol/drugs (3rd off), speeding (21-25), suspended/revoked license (4th)

Gainer, Rodney Wayne, May 5, theft by shoplifting

Garner, Stephanie Lashondra, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Gauldin, Christina Dawn, May 3, deposit account fraud/bad checks (5 counts)

Gavin, Brandi Michelle, May 6, disorderly house, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Gibson, Marvin James, May 9, contempt of court, drug poos/mfg/dist in/within 1000′ pub/priv school, drug traffic w/in 1000′ pub park/rec/pub, lotering on school property, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Gilbert, David, May 5, fleeing/attempting to elude officer, suspended/revoked license (4th), tag light required

Glenn, Sean Michael, May 7, weekend prisoner

Glenn, Tre Anthony, May 3, parole viol

Goode, Cassandra Annetta, May 8, theft by taking

Gordon, Devante Jamal, May 4, prob violation (2 counts)

Graham, Bryce Richard, May 3, seat belts required, suspended dl 2nd offense

Grant, Stacy, May 7, disorderly conduct, general

Green, Johnny Lee, May 6, suspended dl 2nd offense

Green, Lasamuel Bernard, May 5, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Green, Mytrice, May 4, court order sentence

Grierson, William Alvin IV, May 5, drugs not in original container, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., possession and use of drug related objects

Grizzard, Justin, May 3, seat belt required

Haines, Catherine Carol, May 9, prob violation

Hall, James Cartez Jr., May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Hall, Kwantavius Montrele, May 5, prob violation

Harris, Shemika Labritney, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Hartage, Justin Rashod, May 6, criminal trespass

Hicks, Katrina Annette, May 3, suspended dl 1st offense

Hill, Shawn Horatio, May 7, prob violation

Hill, Tomeka Vonette, May 8, manufacture/del/dist/admr/sell/pos cont sub, possession and use of drug related objects

Holloway, Phillip Michael, May 5, failure to appear

Holsey, Reginald Bernard, May 5, d u i-of alcohol/drugs, driving while license suspended/revoked, operating motor vehicle approaching emergency veh, possession and use of drug related objects, possession of a schedule i or ii cont sub wid, prob violation

Holsey, Ronald Earl, May 3, theft by conversion, theft by taking

Howard, Dameka Monique, May 3, prob violation

Hubbard, Annette Dorene, May 7, simple battery

Hunt, Alexander O’Neil, May 7, aggravated assault (2 counts), unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang

Ingram, Kenneth Patrick, May 8, disorderly conduct, general

Irvin, Adam Oliver, May 9, prob violation

Irvin, Tinesha Tekela, May 8, aggravated assault

Jackson, Akiruh Lishonquale, May 10, theft by shoplifting

Jackson, Destini Chatoria, May 7, prob violation, simple battery

Jenkins, Patrick Eugene, May 8, civ contempt (child sup)

Jenkins, Reginald Lamar, May 7, child molestation

Jimmerson, Maurice Kent, May 5, interfer w/police, public indecency/saggy pants

Johnson, Cedric Bernard, May 6, state crt intermittent sentence

Johnson, Tabitha Chare’, May 3, criminal trespass, simple assault

Jones, Bornunique Marquetta, May 8, prob violation

Jones, Brandon Germayl, May 9, failure to appear

Jones, Kenterro Devoski, May 5, driving while license suspended/revoked, speeding (21-25)

Jordan, Marion Rachard, May 7, suspended/revoked license (2nd), windshield broken/cracked

Justice, Angeline Joy, May 7, giving false name,add,dob to police

Kegler, Ricky Ricardo, May 3, theft by receiving prop stolen in anoth state misd

King, Carl Derrick, May 3, possession of a schedule i or ii cont sub wid, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense)

King, Ronikeai Danielle, May 7, civ contempt (child sup), interfere w/police, public indecency/general

King, Ronnie Lorenzo, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Knighton, Jesbia Danielle, May 5, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., no insurance (1st off)

Lewis, Charles    Sr, May 7, disorderly conduct, general

Lewis, Curtiz Lanare, May 8, off bond

Lewis, Roger Tristian, May 7, court order sentence

Littles, Detroy Harrison, May 5, f t d lic on demand (no lic on person), reckless driving, speeding (36-37)

Lofton, Lawrence, May 4, DUI-alcohol / less safe, improper lane usage

Love, Shakita Nicole, May 8, prob violation

Markurt, Julie Marnette, May 7, simple battery – family violence

Mccrary, Kristin Michelle, May 6, DUI driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, DUI less safe

Mcdonald, Lester Marrand, May 6, simple battery

Mcgill, Undra Ladell, May 6, state crt intermittent sentence

Mcintyre, William Robert, May 6, weekend prisoner

Moore, Allen Clyde, May 8, prob violation

Moore, Jodaria Louisa, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Morman, Denevious Dante, May 8, aggravated assault, fleeing/attempting to elude officer, stop/yield sign violation, unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang

Moses, Xavier Antron, May 8, suspended dl 1st offense

Munford, Alonzo Abre, May 7, brake light/signal visibility required, driving while license suspended/revoked, f t d lic on demand(no lic on person), marijuana-possess less than 1oz., no insurance (1st off), open container alcohol-in poss of driver

Nealy, Chiaka Takatia, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Ortigoza-Conde, Victor, May 6, no drivers license, red light

Pass, Kiara Racquel, May 7, expired vehicle tag, suspended dl 1st offense

Payne, Raymond Corey, May 9, burglary, criminal damage to property 2nd degree, damage/destroy mailboxes-deface

Perry, Adrian Monique, May 8, weekend prisoner

Perry, Victor Venard, May 4, hold for other law enforcement

Peters, Charlie James, May 10, criminal trespass

Phelps, Donna Elizabeth, May 4, off bond

Pittman, Ryan Alexander, May 9, off bond, unlawful to know rmv/dest  ele mon device

Pollard, Mark Lloyd, May 9, weekend prisoner

Porter, Dominique Lamar, May 7, civ contempt (child sup)

Pratt, Tremaine Decorleone, May 5, contempt of court

Price, Joshua Kyle, May 5, no insurance 1st off, suspended dl 4th offense, suspended vehicle registration, tag light required

Randle, Bernard  Jr., May 8, failure to appear, off bond

Reynolds, Brandon Mckenzie, May 6, obstruction of officers, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Rizzo, Tony, May 7, failure to appear, prob violation

Robinson, Michael Troy, May 7, hold for other law enforcement

Rogers, Martha Ann, May 7, simple assault

Ruise, Sandra Lee, May 8, driving while license suspended/revoked

Scarborough, Joe, May 3, hold for other law enforcement

Scott, Justin Jaleel, May 8, drug traffic w/in 1000′ pub park/rec/pub, hold for other law enforcement, possession of a schedule ii controlled substance, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute

Sellers, Steve Michael, May 6, attempt or conspire to viol ga  cont sub act, conspiracy to commit a felony, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, use of communications facilities drug

Shiver, Jackie Glenn, May 3, state crt intermittent sentence

Sibley, Ernest Emmanuel, May 3, state crt intermittent sentence

Simms, Suzanne Michelle, May 7, civ contempt (child sup)

Sims, Derrick Lamont, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Smith, Granvil Kewan, May 9, superior court sentence

Smith, Justin Deion, May 9, suspended dl 2nd offense, suspended dl 3rd offense

Smith, Michael Earl, May 6, obstruction of officers, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Smith, Stantaski Montrez, May 3, failure to appear, May 7, prob violation

Smith, Tyquis Devon, May 3, interfer w/police, May 3, open container (po)

Solomon, Mykia, May 8, attendance of witnesses

Solomon, Shyasia Brittannia, May 4, prob violation

Steen, Andrew Brook, May 8, theft by taking

Stephens, Ricky Anthony Jr., May 7, prob violation

Stephens, Serika Sonoria, May 7, interfer w/police

Stewart, Bertram Derek, May 3, ret f/trial

Stroble, Marlen Leconte, May 5, battery, theft by taking

Swan, Shennandoah Leon, May 3, civ contempt (child sup), hold for other law enforcement

Swinson, Christopher Lee, May 4, criminal trespass

Taylor, Damonte Lorenzo, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Thoman, Robert Michael, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Toomer, Clarence Roger, May 8, prob violation

Tucker, Jennifer Elizabeth, May 4, suspended dl 1st offense

Tucker, Sheila Michelle, May 10, theft by shoplifting

Turner, Audie Rex, May 6, driving under the influence alcohol less safe, improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic

Tyson, Merrell Travis, May 6, criminal trespass, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Upshaw, Vonderemere Devents, May 8, suspended/revoked license (2nd), windshield/window tint violation

Walden, Albert Jr., May 7, simple battery

Walker, Shenekia Sheyona, May 9, theft by shoplifting

Wallace, Terrance James, May 4, weekend prisoner

Walters, Charles Eugene, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Walters, Charles James, May 8, civ contempt (child sup)

Walters, Joyce Denise, May 7, prob violation

Ware, Yolanda Verella, May 4, state crt intermittent sentence

Warren, Mallory Rico, May 8, battery (2 counts)

Whitaker, Adrian Royce, May 9, housed for other law enforcement

Whitlock, William Anthony, May 9, prob violation

Williams, Carrington, May 4, battery

Williams, Daniel Javon, May 5, driving while license suspended/revoked, DUI-alcohol / less safe, improper lane usage

Williams, David Joel, May 3, deposit account fraud/bad checks (3 counts), deposit account fraud/bad checks over $499. (2 counts)

Williams, Gary Wayne, May 8, failure to appear (3 counts)

Williams, Jerome, May 7, simple battery

Williams, Tocoma Lataries, May 9, prob violation

Williams, Wesley Robert, May 8, theft by shoplifting

Wilson, Mark Anthony, May 8, hold for other law enforcement

Wimbish, Johntreavious Antonio, May 8, burglary

Wingfield, Rufus Jr., May 4, superior crt intermittent sentence

Womack, Marilyn Ann, May 4, weekend prisoner

Woodard, Dlishmond Fermindreal, May 8, open container alcohol-in poss of driver, possession and use of drug related objects, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij, speeding (10-15)

Xocuis-Luis, Antonio Cid, May 7, driving without a valid license mis, headlights required

Yarn, Brashaud Rontavis, May 3, prob violation (2 counts)

Zackery, Johnny C, May 3, abandonment child/abandon/non support

Young Gorty in 1903, Center: the painting Fete Nocturne,  Right: Ciro’s nightclub in NYC with Herman Hover Louella Parsons and J. D. Gortatowsky in 1955  

Jacob Dewey Gortatowsky was born in Albany in 1885, the son of Prussian (Germany later Poland)  immigrant Morris D. Gortatowsky and Mary Casper Gortatowsky of Griffin, Georgia, Morris had first married been married to Mary Plonsky who died shortly after arriving in the US. The family had left Prussia and come to America, settling in Georgia in 1874.

Young Jacob, called Jake, was one of several children in a family that played a large and successful part in many Albany businesses of the past. Jake’s brothers Issac and Adolph owned a theater (the Rawlings Opera House nee Liberty Theater) and an insurance company and later managed the Albany Theater. Two of his brothers managed the A.W. Muse Company on Broad. The family was an integral part of Albany in the late 1800’s and well into the 1900’s.  Jakes Father, originally a rag and hide dealer, managed to become a plantation owner here. The Gortatowsky family was also instrumental in bringing Turner Air Force base to Albany.  The entire family, each member in their own way, helped to improve their hometown.

Young Jacob attended North Georgia College at Dahlonega. After leaving school he became an unpaid cub reporter at the Atlanta Constitution. After a year in Atlanta Gortatowsky returned to Albany and worked for the Albany Herald. He then worked for the Macon Telegraph, the Atlanta Georgian and then the Birmingham News.  By the time Gortatowsky (also called “Gorty”) reached the age of 25, he had returned to the Atlanta Constitution as their managing editor.

While at the Atlanta Constitution, Gortatowsky criticized the King Features comics owned by William Randolph Hearst. Hearst told Gortatowsky that if he knew so much about comic syndication that he should come to New York and run the company (Southern Israelite).

Gortatowsky did indeed move to New York and became head of “King Features” the syndicated comics that brought the world such comic classics as Betty Boop, Popeye, Blondie and later on Spiderman and many more. “Gorty” built King Features into the largest comic syndication in the world, in circulation in more than 50 countries and including 33 comics at that time.

Gortatowsky eventually moved up and became general manager of Hearst Newspapers (Georgia Trend Magazine/Ed Lightsey.) Gortatowsky gave up that position in 1955 to Harold G. Kern, while William Randolph Hearst Jr. became Editor in Chief. Gortatowsky then became Chairman of the board of Hearst Consolidated Publications and remained in that position until his death at the age of 78 in 1964.

It was said that Gortatowsky’s Manhattan office at Hearst publications was so unassuming that it did not even have his name on the door and was tucked away in a back hall. The only thing notable about his office was a miniature American flag on his desk, which was common to all offices in the Hearst building. Gortatowsky was known for his ready smile and his unobtrusive manner. Because of his job with Hearst, Gortatowsky frequently rubbed elbows with the rich and famous. He was seen at the Ciro Club in NYC with the biggest stars of their day, Marilyn Monroe, Nat King Cole and many more.

During his tenure at Hearst publications, Gortatowsky was a frequent visitor to William Randolph Hearst’s famous San Simeon estate in California. On many occasions Gortatowsky had admired a painting by French painter Francois Flameng called, Fete Nocturne owned by Hearst. Every time he saw the painting he would remark that one of the three women in the painting greatly resembled his wife Sadie (Sarah Overand). Hearst gave the painting to Gortatowsky as a gift. After Gortatowsky’s death his nephew Maurice Gortatowsky gave painting to the Albany Museum of Art where it can still be seen today.

Betty Rehberg is the historian for the Albany Journal and maintains a group on Facebook called Vintage Albany Georgia.

Adams, Bernard Alexander, April 26, criminal trespass

Adams, Riccardo Montel, May 2, court order sentence

Alford, Clifford Lee Jr., May 2, driving while license suspended/revoked, windshield/window tint violation

Anderson, Marvin Deonte, April 29, obstruction of officers, theft by shoplifting

Antwih, Willie Pearl, April 26, deposit account fraud/bad checks over $499.

Armstrong, Earl Jr., May 2, driving while license suspended/revoked, stop/yield sign violation

Baer, Jonathan Richard, April 30, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., tampering w/evidence

Baker, Arrias Oneal, April 26, contempt of court, no driver’s license

Bales, Kevin Scott, April 29, driving while license suspended/revoked, tag light required

Barnes, Tabitha Renee, April 27, disorderly conduct, general

Bennett, Ricky Ricardo, April 26, DUI less safe, improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic

Bentley, Jeremiah Patrick, April 26, theft by deception, theft by receiving stolen property

Birdsong, Franklin Vickers, May 1, hold for other law enforcement, prob violation (2 counts)

Bishop, Melvin Marlo, April 27, superior crt intermittent sentence

Blocker, Anthony Quantavious, May 2, simple battery

Bradley, Zric Bernard Jr., May 1, reckless conduct, reckless driving

Braithwaite, Syennie Labonea, April 27, harassing phone calls, prob violation, terroristic threats and acts

Braswell, Wayman Maurice, April 27, superior crt intermittent sentence

Brown, Daysha Shanterrell, May 2, suspended dl 1st offense

Brown, Jeffrey, April 28, DUI-alcohol / less safe, improper lane usage, speeding (10-15)

Brown, Julisa Marie, April 28, disorderly conduct, general

Brown, Nicholas Bernard, May 2, speeding (16-20), suspended/revoked license (2nd)

Butler, Bianca Dianna, April 28, theft by shoplifting

Butler, Brandon Ladon, April 29, operation of watercraft under influ

Butler, Willie Jay, April 30, prob violation

Butts, Anthony Leon, April 26, Burglary (2 counts), theft by taking

Byrd, Dontravis Marquz, April 27, battery

Byrd, Terrance Lamar, April 26, possession of cocaine

Campbell, Lawrence Edwin, April 27, entering auto

Carrington, Terry Stephen Jr., April 27, battery, criminal trespass, emergency help-interfering with call for, false imprisonment, prob violation

Carter, Anthony Dywayne, April 29, driving while license suspended/revoked, seat belt required

Carter, Robert Eugene, April 28, theft by taking

Cole, Raleigh, April 30, parole viol

Coleman, Jaron, April 29, weekend prisoner

Cooper, Charlise Akira, April 29, headlights required at certain times, suspended dl 1st offense

Corker, Joseph Pete, May 1, prob violation

Cowart, Alvin, April 26, aggravated assault

Crowley, Bishop Demarcus, April 28, poss consumpt alco by minor

Daniels, Maxim Keith, April 30, burglary, escape, theft by taking

Davis, Coty Lee, May 1, prob violation

Davis, Montavius Quantez, May 2, prob violation

Debruce, Eric Dartaino Jr., May 3, aggravated assault

Dewberry, Charles Edward, April 26, criminal trespass, obstruction of officers (2 counts)

Dixon, Octavius Demond, May 3, public indecency/general

Dodson, Deshawn Martez, April 29, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Dublina, Tarra Savonya, April 28, reckless conduct (3 counts)

Duncan, Amanda Renee, April 28, hold for other law enforcement

Duncan, Briton Deion, April 26, state crt intermittent sentence

Edwards, Darrell, April 30, civ contempt (child sup)

Edwards, Kenya Darrell, April 27, weekend prisoner

Elder, James Lefernando, April 28, DUI (1st offense alcohol), DUI less safe, duty-involving inj or death, improper lane chge/dr on rdways for traffic (2 counts), striking stat object   near roadway prob (3 counts)

Ellison, William Emmanuel, May 1, prob violation

Espy, Jessie William Jr., April 30, parole viol

Evans, Cleveland Lavon, April 28, open container (po)

Evans, Sheryl Denise, April 26, prob violation

Fink, Adam Craig, April 27, state crt intermittent sentence

Ford, Denzel Xavier, May 1, burglary, criminal trespass, prob violation

Fowler, Archie Bernard, April 30, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., tampering w/evidence

Fritts, Todd Steven, May 2, superior court sentence

Gaillard, Charles Eugene, April 26, ret f/trial

Garcia, Marquita Maria, April 28, prob violation

Gray, Joel Daniel, April 27, prob viol, giving false name, add, DOB to police

Green, Carlos Lenard, May 2, suspended dl 1st offense

Green, Jahwahn Beegin, April 27, weekend prisoner

Green, Jessica Onesha, April 27, financial transaction card fraud (2counts)

Green, Leah Lavette, April 27, state crt intermittent sentence

Green, Lewis Edward, April 29, battery, emergency help-interfering with call for, false imprisonment

Green, Vickie Lanita, April 29, contempt of court

Griffin, Kevin Bernard, April 30, simple battery

Hack, Ronald Thomas, April 28, good behavior

Hall, James Cartez Jr., April 27, superior crt intermittent sentence

Hallock, Marvin Henry, April 26, forgery 2nd degree (5 counts), parole viol

Hallock, Susan Marie, April 26, hold for other law enforcement

Hamilton, Tohj Imir, April 26, fin/trans card theft, financial transaction card fraud

Hammond, Karlita Breshe, May 2, forgery 1st degree (2 counts), theft by deception (2 counts)

Hardin, Cody Scott, May 1, prob violation

Harewood, Mark Anthony, May 1, aggravated assault, terroristic threats and acts

Harris, Alexander Denevious, May 1, prob violation

Harris, Alvin David, April 30, contempt of court

Henderson, Roosevelt E, April 28, state crt intermittent sentence

Hendricks, Deiyanna S, April 26, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

High, James Wiley Jr., April 30, hold for other law enforcement

Hightower, Kentrell Issac, April 29, battery (2 counts), cruelty to children-child less than 18yoa 3rd deg (2 counts), parole viol

Hill, Lexus Dejon Devon, April 26, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Hobbs, Andrew James, May 2, possession of marij (1 oz 1st offense), suspended dl 1st offense

Hunter, Amanda Anne, April 27, superior crt intermittent sentence

Hutton, Lakesha Lashae, April 27, disorderly conduct, general

Jackson, Aubran Jemale, April 26, hold for other law enforcement, prob violation

Jackson, Curven Wesley, April 26, prob violation

Jackson, Jerome Lamar, April 27, prob violation

Jackson, Joseph, April 30, loitering on school prees/safety zone

Jackson, Shanika Nicole, May 1, no insurance 1st off, stop sign/yield signs, suspended dl 1st offense

Jefferson, Decarya Martez, April 27, weekend prisoner, court order sentence

Johnson, Bentavious Maurice, April 30, suspended dl 1st offense

Johnson, Shonte Nicole, April 26, prob violation

Jones, Dameyun Santrez, April 29, criminal trespass

Jones, Jatavis Antwon, May 1, civ contempt (child sup), failure to appear, prob viol (counts)

Jones, Kimberly Michelle, April 30, prob viol

Jones, Selena Leigh, April 27, state crt intermittent sentence

Jones, Tameka Janeen, April 30, terroristic threats and acts

King, Quinton De’Shon, April 27, drug traffic w/in 1000′ pub park/rec/pub, sale/poss wid/purchase/marij

Knox, Don Juan, April 28, obstructing highway, open container (po)

Lackey, Ashley Drenia, April 30, criminal trespass, simple battery

Lane, Clayton Daryl, April 28, hold for other law enforcement

Lawson, Monica Faye, April 28, battery

Lee, Joseph Erwin, May 1, theft by shoplifting

Levins, Delilah Antoinette, April 26, expired tag, failure to appear

Lofton, Nechaning Deshawn, May 2, prob viol, prob violation

Lyons, Allen, April 26, battery

Malone, Johnny Jr., April 26, Burglary (2 counts), theft by taking

Manzano, Erique Jr., May 1, state crt intermittent sentence

Mathis, Eric Germaine, May 2, simple battery

Mays, Regina Grace, April 30, terroristic threats and acts

Mccoy, Lazzora Rashundala, May 1, theft by shoplifting

Mcgill, Undra Ladell, April 27, state crt intermittent sentence, state crt intermittent sentence

Medina, David Aloysius, April 30, off bond, terroristic threats and acts

Melton, George Lindsey, April 28, open container (po)

Miller, Nichelle Newanna, May 1, deposit account fraud/bad checks

Miller, Robert, May 1, prob violation, theft by shoplifting

Mills, Jill Lanika, April 27, weekend prisoner

Mitchell, Clarence, April 27, civ contempt (child sup)

Moore, Decarlo Xzamer, April 27, court order sentence

Morgan, John Edward, April 30, prob violation

Murphy, Darius Antwan, April 27, driving without a valid license, DUI driv under the inf of alc conc .08g more 3 hrs, hold for other law enforcement, improper lane usage

Nealy, Chiaka Takatia, April 27, superior crt intermittent sentence

Newton, Raphael Dionte, May 1, prob violation

Osberry, Jonathan Edward, May 2, disorderly conduct, general

Pacheco, Samuel Jr., April 26, housed for feds

Pendergrass, Kelly Jr., April 29, prob violation, stop/yield sign violation, suspended/revoked license (2nd)

Penn, Antwan Deshaney, May 1, criminal trespass

Peters, Chauncey Douglas, April 26, prob violation

Phillips, Johnnie Rashawn, April 30, prob violation

Pollard, Mark Lloyd, May 1, court order sentence

Potts, Quentin Deonte, May 1, robbery by snatching (2 counts), theft by taking

Powell, Anthony Jay, April 28, simple battery

Prather, Reginald, April 27, hold for other law enforcement

Pugh, Ricardo Deandre, May 2, suspended dl 2nd offense, u-turns

Redding, Lawrence Douglas, April 26, criminal trespass

Reese, Roderick Johnquille, April 29, weekend prisoner

Reese, William Benjamin, April 28, weekend prisoner

Robinson, John Charles III, April 26, theft by shoplifting

Russell, Leslie Jean, April 29, use of emergency phone call

Saturday, Terry Curtis, May 2, suspended dl 1st offense

Sawyer, Darrius Deshawn, May 2, theft by shoplifting

Scott, Anthony Eugene, April 26, court order sentence

Scott, Major Lee, May 2, aggravated assault (2 counts)

Sibley, Ernest Emmanuel, April 26, state crt intermittent sentence

Sirmons, Daniel Wes, April 26, stop sign/yield signs, suspended dl 1st offense

Sirmons, Thomas Wesley, April 27, state crt intermittent sentence

Smith, Antwan, May 2, obstruction of officers, prob violation

Smith, Norman Jr., May 1, weekend prisoner

Smith, Norman III, April 28, prob viol

Smith, William Clyde, May 1, prob violation, sexual battery

Spence, William Mark Jr., April 28, burglary

Spencer, Michael, April 27, prob violation, theft by shoplifting

Stokes, Angelique Nicole, April 28, leaving scene of accident, April 28, no insurance (1st off)

Street, Dwayne Corneilus, April 28, prob violation

Streeter, Richard Robert, April 26, manufacture/del/dist/admr/sell/pos cont sub

Stroud, Jarrell Leconte, April 26, criminal trespass, obstruction of officers, simple assault, unlawful f per employ/assc w/ str gang

Stubbs, Fallon Sharente’, April 28, suspended vehicle registration (canceled, revoked), suspended/revoked license (2nd)

Tankey, Zana Rockel, April 26, poss/consumption/purchase alcohol by minor

Taylor, Matthew Lloyd, May 2, state court sentence

Taylor, Rodney Bernard, April 30, prob violation

Telfair, Jerome Alexander, April 29, theft by taking

Thomas, Cedric Lorenzo, April 29, driving while license suspended/revoked, failure to appear, hold for other law enforcement, prob violation

Thomas, Robert James Jr., May 2, suspended dl 1st offense

Thomas, Tomeka Lashun, April 27, theft by shoplifting

Thomas, Tony Mardarius, May 2, court order sentence

Thomas, Tracey Deshaun Penn, April 30, affray(fighting)

Thompson, Grady Asborne, April 30, fa/knife poss during crime/attempt crime, marijuana-possess less than 1oz., tampering w/evidence (2 counts)

Titshaw, Toni Lynn, May 1, off bond, prob violation

Trice, Freddie Lee, April 30, theft by taking

Walker, Marshay Denise, May 2, theft by shoplifting

Walker, Quantavia Shakuria, April 29, theft by taking

Wallace, Terrance James, April 27, weekend prisoner

Ward, Adrian Micah, May 1, burglary, criminal trespass, parole viol

Ware, Yolanda Verella, April 27, state crt intermittent sentence

Washington, Mark Aaron, April 26, contempt of court

Welborne, Tovaris Tewan, May 1, hold for other law enforcement, prob violation

West, Sherman Curcell, April 30, false report of a crime, false statements/writings; concealment of facts

White, John Henry Jr., April 30, superior court sentence

Whitfield, Jessica Denise, May 1, false report of a crime

Wiley, Joseph Earl Jr., April 27, superior crt intermittent sentence

Williams, Derrick Lavarr, April 29, battery

Williams, Desmond Treon, May 2, aggravated assault (2 counts), unlawful f per to communicate threat s gng

Williams, Eric Keith, April 26, driving while license suspended/revoked, seat belt required

Williams, Michael Clinton, May 1, criminal trespass, obstruction of officers, theft by taking

Williams, Quinton Lamar, April 26, court order sentence

Williams, Tameka Lashana, April 27, deposit account fraud/bad check

Wilson, Katina Dynell, May 2, improper displayed tag-disp of lic plates, suspended dl 1st offense

Wilson, Nyeisha Nicole, April 27, affray (fighting)

Wimberly, Curtis, May 1, driving while license suspended/revoked, expired tag

Wingfield, Rufus Jr., April 27, superior crt intermittent sentence

Wisham, Arthur Joe, April 30, deposit account fraud/bad check (3 counts)

Womack, Marilyn Ann, April 27, weekend prisoner

Wright, Demarcus Jamel, May 1, battery

York, Clarence Ikeco, April 30, battery, cruelty to children in 3rd degree 3rd or sub ofnse (2 counts), prob violation

Before Albany was founded, travel through the area was either by steamboat or by traveling the “Old Federal Road.” The Old Federal Road was made sometime before 1805 and was in use during the Creek Indian wars. The Cherokee gave free access to settlers to use the road through their territories.

The road crossed through Cherokee land from Tennessee through Macon (then Fort Hawkins) and on down to what later became Albany then into northern Florida. Another branch of the road started at Athens and went all the way to Mobile, Alabama. Andrew Jackson and his troops used this road to pass through the area to reach Florida in an attempt to quell the Seminole uprising. There are historical markers all through Georgia indicating the route of the Old Federal Road.

After Albany was founded by Nelson Tift in 1836, most travel was still by riverboat or using the old road. Travel was difficult for passengers and the ability to ship freight in and out of Albany was done by boat. The old steamboats came up from the south, often from Apalachicola, Florida; Albany was about as far north as they could travel by the Flint as the water could be quite shallow at times. The Albany Herald once published an account of the steamboat, “Viola.” The Viola was one of the largest of the steamboats that came to Albany. In about 1844, just a few minutes into a trip down the Flint from Albany to Apalachicola, the ship carrying 1,000 bales of cotton, hit a submerged rock and was lost. The area in the river was later called “Viola Bend.”

According to the book “History and Reminiscences of Dougherty County” (published by the DAR) Albany got its first passenger stage coach line by 1841. At first the stages only ran three times a week between Macon and Bainbridge. Originally the stages ran on the east side of the Flint River following the route of Old Federal Road. Later after the stages started coming daily, they had moved over to the west side of the river.

Albany was still part of Baker County in 1847. A representative of Baker County managed to obtain a charter to start Albany’s first railroad, the Savannah and Albany Railroad Company. This charter authorized the construction of a railroad starting at the coast in Savannah and running all the way to Albany. It was several years before construction of the new railway would begin.

Railroads had become a necessity to more easily transport goods and to take passengers northward as well as east and west of Albany. This railroad would also traverse across the Chattahoochee River and have smaller branches out to other communities along the way. It was not until August of 1853 that a company was organized to make a direct route from Savannah to Albany and outward to Alabama. Railroads were essential to the early logging business in Albany. The new railroad eventually killed steamboat and stagecoach travel in the area.

The first train to ever come to Albany was on November 5, 1857 when the Southwestern Railroad was expanded from Americus to Albany. Albany eventually had seven rail lines coming into town. The old train depot was also built in 1857 by Nelson Tift. A newer depot was built about 1912. Both structures still stand today.

By 1870 the Brunswick and Albany Railroad was completed. The railroad ran all the way to Eufaula, Alabama. Later by 1895 the Albany and Northern Railway was established followed by the Georgia Northern Railway in 1905. Albany would become a major railroad hub for both freight and passenger service for many decades. The last passenger train service to run in Albany was in 1971.

Betty Rehberg is the historian for the Albany Journal and maintains a group on Facebook called Vintage Albany Georgia.

 Written by David Mann

4/30/2012 (ALBANY) – The Darton College wrestling program joined Habitat For Humanity to construct a new home for a local family, Friday.

The team put in several hours of flooring and debris removal at a future residence in East Albany.

“We wanted to teach our guys about getting involved in the community so they’ll become strong leaders in their own communities,” said assistant Darton wrestling coach Mike Miller. “And we feel that opportunities like these help our guys become well-rounded socially.”

The future homeowner – a divorced, pregnant mother of two – toiled alongside the wrestlers and Habitat workers, which impressed Darton College sophomore Jeff “Danger” Drever.

“She’s out there putting in at least 50 hours with the people building the house,” he said. “She was right there working with us, and her appreciation of this project meant a lot to me.”

Drever said that despite spending the afternoon measuring and cutting floor panels, he managed to return with all of his fingers attached.

“All of them – plus two,” he said. “One of Cole’s and one of Dillan’s (Claar, Schouw, respectively). I put ‘em on a necklace.”

Jokes aside, he said that it felt good to know that he helped out, and that the project also afforded another chance for him to hang out with his teammates as the spring semester comes to a close.

Sophomore heavyweight Tracy Jewett volunteered to help remove felled trees from an adjacent, future home site. He also operated a chainsaw and fastened floors.

“You know, it showed us that we can help out and give back,” Jewett said. “And I think it shows that we’re not just athletes, but community members too.”

At the future residence, pictured from left to right are: Jeff Drever, Mookie Noel, Henry Floyd, Dillan Schouw, Tracy Jewett, Cole Claar, Trey Hicks, Terry Harris, Dametres Ellis, Tavaris Kirkland, Darton head wrestling coach Chris Fleeger and assistant coach Mike Miller.

Sophomore Jeff Drever, center, cuts a sheet of ¾” plywood with teammate Cole Claar, right.

Freshmen Cole Claar, left, and Mookie Noel, center, fasten plywood flooring with sophomore teammate Dametres Ellis, right.
 

Joe:  Welcome to the card game, Ed.

Ed:  Sorry I’m late, guys.  I was just going over some of the changes the Georgia state legislature made this year in HB 386, the tax reform bill.

Bob:  I heard about that.  That was something they came up with during the final days of the session, wasn’t it?

Ed:  Oh, no.  They’ve been working on this for over 2 years- ever since the Tax Council, which was created in 2010 and made up of business and economic experts in our state, made their recommendations to the Special Joint Legislative Tax Committee.

Frank:  I remember that.  Sonny Perdue was still Governor and that Council held meetings across the state taking suggestions from citizens on how to make Georgia’s tax code friendlier and more attractive to employers.

Ed:  That’s right.  They tried to present a tax proposal that would help create jobs and move Georgia towards a fairer and more economically attractive tax structure for private citizens and businesses alike.

Joe:  Are all of the Tax Council’s recommendations included in this tax reform bill?

Ed:  No, not everything.  For instance the Tax Council recommended putting taxes back on groceries and increasing the tobacco tax.  The legislature and Governor Deal considered those things but there was too much opposition at this time and they didn’t get included in the final bill.

Bob:  So does that mean that the things recommended by the Tax Council that didn’t get included this time are dead now?

Ed:  No, not necessarily.  Keep in mind that beneficial tax reform comes in measured, well thought-out steps.  This tax reform package lays the foundation for the future of tax reform in Georgia.  It’s one step in the right direction- many will follow in the years to come.

Frank:  Was anything included in this bill that was not part of the Tax Council’s recommendations?

Ed:  Yes.  Starting July 1, 2012, the sale of jet fuel to airlines is exempt from 1 percent of the 4 percent state sales and use tax.

Joe:  Sounds like another break for big business, if you ask me.

Ed:  No, not really.  If the price of fuel is lower in Georgia it makes Georgia look more attractive for airlines to refuel here- helping bring in business for all of Georgia’s airports.  If airports bring in more traffic, the more jobs will need to be created.

Bob:  So the tax reform bill was as much about creating jobs as it was about cutting taxes?

Ed: That’s right.

Frank:  Yeah, but if we’re giving a break to big business like the airlines, how is this tax reform saving us citizens money?

Ed:  Remember, this tax reform bill includes a lot of different pieces.  The jet fuel exemption is only a part of the total package.  When it’s all said and done, businesses in Georgia will save over $161 million in taxes over the next 3 years, while individuals will save over $101 million.

Joe:  Yeah, I heard about the ad valorem or “birthday” tax on automobiles going away, what else is changing in this bill?

Ed:  Well, all of us here are married and the bill does away with the marriage penalty in our income tax code by cutting income taxes for married couples.

Bob:  All right!  Now you’re talking!  I’ve always thought it was unfair for married joint filers to have to pay more than single filers.

Ed:  So did the legislature.  That’s why they increased the personal exemption for married couples by $2000/year from $5400 to $7400.  That puts $362 million into the pockets of married couples over the next 3 years and equals the playing field between married and single filers.

Frank:  So what about senior citizens like my wife and me?

Ed:  This is not a tax increase for seniors.  No one who is currently taking exclusions is affected.  The bill simply caps the retirement income exclusion for seniors at the current level of $65,000 or $130,000 per couple.  This is one of the highest in the nation.

Joe:  Are there other parts to the bill?

Ed:  Yes, but we’ll have to talk about them later.  We need to play some cards now.

Bob:  Yeah.  I’ll start. Ed, you got any 3’s?

Ed:  Nope.  Go fish.

With all of the talk lately about the possibility of a raise in property taxes, it’s no surprise to many Albanians that the Dougherty County Taxpayers Association has something to day to it.

The group, responding to an email request by the journal, sent the following brief statement:

The Dougherty County Taxpayers Association will weigh all options to the City’s proposed millage increase (resulting from their gross mismanagement of taxpayer funds) including its legality and the many illegal exemptions including Phoebe’s giant exemption.

The group reportedly formed as a result of what was seen as poor practices with property tax appraisals and a high property tax rate.  The group made waves several years ago, though have quieted down a bit recently.

The above statement was made as an initial reaction.  We expect to hear back from the group with a more detailed statement.  Check out next week’s print edition of The Albany Journal for more.