Major Fire: Funeral home ablaze in Glascock County, GA explosions heard; numerous fire departments called

South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin and Public Safety Advisory – 5 a.m. ET

EXPLOSIONS heard inside Georgia funeral home engulfed in flames – hundreds of firefighters from several surrounding counties called for mutual aid

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By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Gibson, GA)- Fire departments from numerous Georgia counties have been called to assist at the scene of a engulfed funeral home with numerous explosions reported inside the building.

About 7 fire departments from surrounding counties have been asked to respond as mutual aid – this includes the Wrens Fire Department, the Louisville Fire department, and McDuffie County fire departments.

The dangerous blaze is reported at The Gibson Funeral home at 57 College Place in Gibson, GA.
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The fire broke out about 4 a.m. ET – and quickly Glascock County officials rang the bell for mutual aid.
Expect the entire area to be blocked most of the day.

It is unclear if there were any injuries, although we have not heard of any.
Funeral homes are known to carry volatile chemicals and flammable products.

Swainsboro Fire Department in Georgia broadcasts honor to all public servants and spotting Santa Claus via NORAD

URGENT – South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-24-17 – Santa spotted over Georgia – 8:50 p.m. ET

Swainsboro Fire Department getting NORAD reports of Swainsboro Fire Department getting NORAD reports of Santa Claus in Georgia
Broadcast honors all those who serve their community and country

By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

Swainsboro Fire Department getting NORAD reports of Santa Claus in Georgia
Broadcast honors all those who serve their community and country.
https://www.noradsanta.org/

Fire Department
205 North Green St.
Swainsboro, GA 30401

Phone: (478) 237-8533*
Fax: (478) 237-0115

E-Mail: fire@cityofswainsboro.org
For Emergencies Call 911

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Mike Strobridge
Chief, Fire Department

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Exclusive – First arrest as alleged fake Georgia pain clinic busted by feds

URGENT – Exclusive – South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-23-17 – 5:12 a.m.

Exclusive: Arrests begin in DEA raid on a south Georgia pain clinic the feds say was an opioid mill – including co-conspirator at pharmacy

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DEA Opioid “Conspiracy” Raid: First arrest in alleged Pain Pill Mill:  Fake pain and rehab clinic in Camden County, Georgia allegedly involved in opioid sales  charging $300 per prescription – Drugs seekers sent to conspirator controlled pharmacy

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By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(St .Mary’s, Georgia) – First arrest after DEA “conspiracy” raid on an alleged fake pain and rehab clinic in Camden County, Georgia allegedly involved in the distribution of opioids charged up to $300 per prescription – and sent drugs seekers to a pharmacy controlled by co-conspirators, the feds say.

Numerous arrests are expected – however the first person charged is 46-year-old Silverly Ann May who has several Florida addresses. The clinic is near the state line.
May faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted of felony “conspiracy.”

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The clinic was raid in June 2017 and the first charges were filed on Thurs., Dec. 21, 2017
In fact, the alleged conspiracy deposited over $1.2 million dollars in a bank account.
The feds allege the pain clinic trafficked illegally in opioids such as oxycodone, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, and alprazolam.

The investigation involves the “Coastline Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, a nominal pain care clinic” at 40l1 Georgia Highway 40 East in St. Mary’s, Georgia.
The alleged conspiracy began on Oct. 9, 2014 and ended on June 13, 2017 – when federal agents moved in.

The co-conspirators allegedly plan involved to “knowingly and intentionally distribute and dispense, and cause to be distributed and dispensed, quantities of controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydromorphone, and hydrocodone, Schedule II controlled substances, and alprazolam, a Schedule IV controlled substance, not for a legitimate medical purpose and not in the usual course of professional practice,” the felony federal information, a charging tool used in addition to indictments.

“Members of the conspiracy” hired and trained employees and employed one doctor (unnamed in the criminal information) in an alleged effort to look legitimate.

“Drug seeking customers typically paid between $200 and $300” to the alleged bogus clinic “in exchange for prescriptions for controlled substance.” The drug seekers then “filed at one of more pharmacies , controlled by conspirators outside the usual course of professional practice and without legitimate medial purpose,: the criminal information charges

The conspirators opened and made use of Ameris Bank” by opening an account “to promote and facilitate the criminal activity” that allegedly include numerous types of opioids.

The deposits total over $1.2 million dollars – $1,271, 940.11.
Some of money was used to pay employees and operate the alleged fake pain clinic.
The co-conspirators plan was allegedly “to conceal or disguise the nature, the location, the sources, the ownership, or control of the proceeds of specified unlawful activity,” federal prosecutors charge.

The Southern District of Georgia federal prosecutors who closed down the clinic and are expected to file more charges as part of the conspiracy:
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia Bobby L. Christine
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian T. Rafferty, criminal division chief
Assistant U.S. Attorney Karl I. Knoche

Jefferson County blaze: House fire battled in Louisville, Georgia

URGENT – HAPPENING NOW – South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-21-17 – 1:40 p.m. ET – House burning in Louisville, GA

Home destroyed by fire in Louisville, GA

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By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Louisville, GA) – Several fire departments have been called to fight a house fire in Jefferson County, GA.
The fire was reported about 1:10 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 21, 2017.
The home “is fully involved,” the Jefferson County 911 dispatcher told responding firefighters.
The home is located at 1170 T. E. Buchanan Road
Assisting Jefferson County firefighters are the Louisville Fire Department and one other department.

https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleGAFD

http://www.jeffersoncountyga.gov/211/Fire-Department

Federal judge has enough of Augusta man playing the system with repeated arrests for drugs and guns

South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-20-17 – 10:45 a.m. ET

Off to federal prison for a man who has kept Augusta area cops busy for a decade

By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

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(Augusta, GA) – An Augusta man who has been arrested numerous times on cocaine and gun charges is off to federal prison tonight
Michael Lavon Harden mug 235-year-old Michael Lavon Harden of Augusta, GA was sentenced to three years (36 months) in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Court Judge J. Randall Hall on Mon., Dec. 17, 2017.

The maximum sentence he could have received was 10 years in prison. There is no parole in the federal prison system.

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Under a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Harden pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm by a convicted felon involving a Beretta 92F Compact 9 MM pistol during a Dec. 12, 2016 incident in Richmond County

Judge Hall allowed a defense request he serve his time nearby:
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In Feb. 2005, Harden, then 25, was sentenced by Richmond County Superior Court Judge William Fleming, Jr. to 10 days in jail, almost one year probation, fined $630 and had to perform 40 hours of community service plus graduate from a risk-reduction program.

In June 2008, Harden was indicted by a Richmond County Grand Jury for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, receiving stolen property, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.

In Nov. 2009, Harden , then 30, of 120 East East Hall Street was indicted by a Richmond County Grand on two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime plus terroristic threats and first-degree criminal damage to property.

In June 2010, Harden and two others were arrested by Richmond County vice officers after a late night raid at a residence pm the 100 block of Greene Street during which agents searched the laundry room and seized two baggies of crack cocaine weighing a total 50 grams plus a gun.

In August 2010, Harden was indicted on cocaine trafficking charges by a Richmond County Grand Jury

Listed Addresses:
202 Forsythe St, Augusta, GA
120 E Hall St, Augusta, GA

WRDW TV-12 June 24, 2010
AUGUSTA, GA — Richmond County narcotics officers were busy last night. Multiple arrests ranging from possession of marijuana to trafficking cocaine and possession of MDMA (ecstasy) with intent to distribute. Some were charged with possession of firearms and others with obstruction.
http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/97086914.html

Arrests in Aiken County over past few days has included a woman charged in big heist, S.C. Highway Patrol busts “chop shop” operation, several arrested on drug trafficking charges, man gets scuffed up fighting with North Augusta police, and Augusta, GA man allegedly had child in the car while fleeing police while drunk

South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-19-17 – 11:22 a.m. ET

Fleeing cops while drunk with kid in car, fighting with police, a $10,000 plus heist in North Augusta, drugs and more drugs, elderly man jailed in domestic violence case, and huge “chop shop” busted by the South Carolina Highway Patrol

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By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

Major $10,000 plus grand larceny charge filed against North Augusta woman – but who got ripped off

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A North Augusta woman has been arrested and jailed for an alleged big heist.
30-year-old Jennifer Owens was arrested by North Augusta Department of Public Safety at 3 a.m. this morning, Tues., Dec. 19, 2017
Owens is charged with grand larceny value $10,000 or more

Aiken County teen held on 8 major drugs charges involving the distribution of methamphetamine including several enhanced charges for allegedly dealing near a school

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17-year old Denzell Jackson of New Ellenton, SC was arrested about 11 a.m. Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2017
Charges:
Drugs/trafficking in methamphetamine or cocaine base -100 grams or more
Drugs/trafficking methamphetamine > 100 grams w/in 1/2 mile of school
Drugs/ possession with intent to distribute (PWID) schedule II controlled substance
Drugs/ PWID schedule IV controlled substance
Drugs/PWID schedule IV controlled substance w/in mile of school
Drugs/ PWID schedule IV controlled substance
Drugs/ PWID schedule IV controlled substance w/in 1/2 mile of a school
Drugs/ PWID schedule II controlled substance w/in 1/2 mile of a school

South Carolina Highway Patrol busts major “chop shop” operation out of towing business

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41-year-old David Quarles of Windsor, SC was arrested about 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017
Charges:
Improper towing
Driving under suspension 3rd
Chop shop, unlawfully own, operate, conduct, or to transport
Chop shop, unlawfully own, operate, conduct, or to transport
A breach of trust with fraudulent intent value $2000 or less

Trafficking and Traffic charges

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24 -year-old Markale Simpkins of Aiken, SC was arrested Saturday night on numerous traffic charges and meth/cocaine trafficking charges
Offenses:
Giving false info to public safety officer
Driving under suspension 2nd
Failure to yield
Drugs/trafficking in meth, or cocaine base-10 grams or more
Plus a hold for Columbia County Sheriff’s Department in Appling, GA.

Augusta, GA man busted for drunk driving and fleeing from police allegedly with his child in the vehicle

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30-year-old Jack Maddox of Augusta, GA was arrested Sunday night and booked into the Aiken County Detention Center
Charges:
Failure to stop for blue lights
Child/child endangerment, commit certain vehicular offenses
Driving under influence alcohol/substance 2nd
Failure to pay

Elderly man charged in domestic attack

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64-year-old Willie Scurry, Jr. of Pelion, SC was arrested Monday evening around 5:20 p.m.
Charge:
3rd degree domestic violence

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Beech Island man busted for allegedly dealing pot including allegedly selling marijuana near a school

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21-year-old Dominique Beal of Beech Island, SC was arrested about 9 p.m. Monday by the North Augusta Department of Public Safety.
Charges:
Hold for North Augusta Department of Public Safety
Possession with intent to distribute (PWID) marijuana within proximity to school or park
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26-year-old Quarrentin Schoultz of Jackson, SC was busted about 7 p.m. Monday for allegedly fighting with police while drunk
Charges:
Hold for South Carolina Parole and Probation Services
Open container, beer/wine
Resisting arrest

SHOCKING EXCLUSIVE: Read all federal the paperwork on the threats to the Islamic Society of Augusta: Read the federal indictment of the St. Louis, Missouri man who has been indicted by a federal grand jury for threatening the Islamic Society of Augusta

South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-15-17 11:25 a.m. ET –

Exclusive Read the original 10-count federal indictment of the St. Louis, Missouri man who has been indicted by a federal grand jury for threatening the Islamic Society of Augusta

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Listen to emotional audio as firefighter report’s neighbor’s home engulfed: Barnwell, SC fireman reports his neighbor’s home was burning this morning – only 5 days after an Allendale, SC fireman reported his mom’s home was ablaze

South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – 12-7-17 3:30 p.m.

When it affects our heroes

Second CSRA firefighter, in only five days, sadly learns what its like when a fire hits too close to home

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Fully engulfed mobile home fire next to firefighter’s home: “It’s gonna be next door to me”

By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Barnwell, SC) – Two CSRA firefighters know what its like for a structure fire two shock their personal lives.
“10-70 structure – It’s gonna be next door to me,” said the understandably emotional Barnwell, SC fireman early today. 10-70 means a fire reported.

Early this morning , Thurs. Dec. 7, 2017, a Barnwell, SC fireman radioed his dispatcher that a neighbor’s mobile home was ablaze.

Most firefighter’s know that even a swift response seems like hours when you are watching a home burn.
Another fire official arriving on the scene told his buddies it was serious.

“I have a fully involved single-wide mobile home,” the another firefighter said as he pulled up to the scene in a fire truck. “All units step it up.”

The blaze was about 100 yards – or literally a field away – from his home at 2727 Red. Oak Road in Barnwell, SC.

Only five days earlier a fireman in Allendale, SC reported his mother’s home was engulfed. Scroll down to read that story.

However, the fire was already too big to save the home.
The mobile home at 2705 Red Oak Road in Barnwell was destroyed.
Among those assisting on the scene was the Barnwell County Sheriff’s Department.

No injuries were reported. The cause has not been released.

Its also appears there were two farm combine fires reported this past week in Barnwell County.

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Exclusive listen to the emotional firefighter – whose mother is luckily just fine despite her home completely burning

By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Co-owner, News Director
906-273-2433

(Allendale, SC) – A terrible shock to a member of the Allendale Rescue Squad when he realized the fully-engulfed home firefighters were responding to – is his mothers.

Fire at 127 Gibson Street in Allendale, SC

The home at 127 Gibson Street in Allendale, SC was one of four residences that were destroyed in less than 20 hours in Aiken and Allendale counties.

The blaze was reported about 5:20 a.m. ET on Sat., Dec. 2, 2017 in the city of Allendale, SC.

“Its gonna be my mother’s residence,” said one rescue official on the scene as he witnessed flames wrapped around the brick frame home and fire shooting out the windows.

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Help Find A Columbia County Woman: Two-state search underway for elderly Columbia County woman who has dementia and may be driving her car

URGENT South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin – URGENT 9 p.m. ET – Cops in two states issued BOLO for missing 88-year-old Columbia County woman with dementia who is likely driving a car – Relatives just want her safely back home – please share

BOLO: Missing 88-year-old Columbia County woman needs to be found

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By Greg Peterson
South Eastern Social Justice Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

A search is underway tonight for an elderly Columbia County woman with dementia who may be driving a car – and unaware of her surroundings.
Everyone just want this fine woman – Mrs. Meadows – returned home safely.

naomi-meadows-fb-3-e1512438238453.jpgAiken County, SC authorities put out a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) tonight for the elderly woman.

The broadcast was requested by officials in Columbia County, GA.

The woman was identified as 88-year-old Naomi M. Meadows of Evans – who was last seen at 11 a.m. today, Mon., Dec. 4, 2017.

Meadows is believed to be driving a Blue Ford Explorer with Georgia license plate WV – 8285.

If you ever have had a family member – whom you love dearly – get dementia- then you know how bad the family misses her and is concerned.

Meadows Facebook page states:

Went to Woodrow Wilson High School
Lives in Evans, Georgia
From Beckley, West Virginia

EXCLUSIVE: Ex- Grovetown clerk busted by FBI, Treasury : Allegedly pilfered FEMA and city funds

URGENT URGENT EXCLUSIVE: Ex- Grovetown clerk busted by FBI, Treasury South East Social Justice Breaking News Bulletin 12-1-17 1 p.m. ET

Ex- Grovetown clerk busted by FBI, Treasury

by Greg Peterson
South East Social Justice Breaking News
906-273-2433

(Augusta, GA) – Former Grovetown City Clerk Vicky Vinson Capetillo has been busted by the FBI and U.S. Treasury agents who have been conducting a wide-ranging investigation into missing money.

Vicky Vinson Capetillo is charged in federal court in Augusta, GA with federal program theft and money laundering. If convicted, she faces a maximum 30 years without parole in federal prison.

Capetillo is charged with those two federal felonies in a criminal “information” filed yesterday, Thurs., Nov. 30, 2017 by federal prosecutors to trigger her arrest.
Capetillo was treasurer for the Grovetown Lions Club between Sept. 2015 – Nov. 2016.

Capetillo is accused of stealing at least $10,000 in FEMA Funds and an untold amount from the city of Grovetown.

The federal prosecutor is Asst. U.S. Attorney Bobby L. Christine, representing the South District of Georgia