Crime & Safety

Stolen Batteries Lead to Suspect's Being Charged

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At 2:54am on May 12, Athens Clarke County Police officers were patrolling on North Avenue when they saw a man standing in the driveway between two buildings. He appeared to be holding items in his arms.

Investigation revealed the two objects were car/marine batteries, and the subject had laid them in the grass when the officers approached. The police talked with a resident at one of the buildings, and determined that the batteries had been taken from the porch of a North Avenue residence.

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Stanley Edward Smith of Linda Avenue was arrested and charged with Theft By Taking and Loitering and Prowling.


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