Brunswick residents still reeling from tragedy

Submitted by Ken Amaro, Ken Amaro, Community Reporter

Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 8:47pm

BRUNSWICK, Ga. -- Brunswick, population 15,000 with a per capita income of $23,400 a year, has been rocked by the economic downturn and elements of crime.

Residents Charles and Donna Earvin have lived there three decades and said Brunswick is not what it used to be. Thirteen-month-old Antonio Santiago was shot and killed in his stroller March 21.

"Everybody used to know everybody," said Charles Earvin.

Married 32 years, they've raised three children in this coastal Georgia community.

"It was nice back in the day," said Mrs. Earvin, "You didn't see all the crime you see today."

The Earvins blame a lack of trust in law enforcement for the crime problems.

"A lot of them wearing uniforms shouldn't be wearing uniforms," he said.

They also blame parents who they said refuse to teach and enforce strong moral values with their children.

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Man wanted in 3 counties on the run

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 3:54pm

CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. -- The Camden County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man wanted in three counties.

Michael Cameron Mason allegedly failed to complete drug court and a warrant was served at his home, according to a Facebook post from the Camden County Sheriff's Office.

The post claimed sheriff's searched Mason's home and found cocaine, drug paraphernalia, ammunition and a bullet proof vest, however Mason was not there.

Mason, 33, is also wanted on warrants in Nassau and Duval counties, according to the post.

Mason is described as six-feet-one-inch tall and about 185 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you have any information about Mason's whereabouts please contact the Camden County Sheriff's Office at 912-510-5100.

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Submitted by Roger Weeder, Reporter

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 9:01pm

ST. MARYS, Ga. -- A popular destination across the border in Georgia for gas is reopening with new owners and 75 new jobs.

The Pilot Travel Center off Interstate 95 is taking shape for next Monday's opening.

Pilot is the new owner of the travel center that has been closed for several years and once operated under the Cisco name.

That operation was shut down following an investigation that revealed gas was mislabeled and pumps miscalibrated. The activity cost customers $7 million in 2005 and 2006.

Several people were prosecuted and are serving prison time.

The Pilot operation, according to the owners, is projected to generate more than $5 million in state and local taxes.

Some of the 75 new jobs have not been filled. Applications are still be accepted on line, www.pilotflyingj.com.

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Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 5:24pm

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. -- The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash in which a school bus was rear-ended by a dump truck.

The accident took place at approximately 2:50 p.m. at the intersection of Old Jesup Road and Cypress Mill Road.

There were 38 students from Glyndale Elementary on board. Twenty students exited the bus at the scene. One of these students was transported by emergency vehicle to the hospital at their parents' request, Glynn County Spokesman Jim Weidhaas said.

The bus then transported 18 students to Southeast Georgia Health System for evaluation. No major injuries were reported at the scene.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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CodeRED comes to Camden County

Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 3:46pm

CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. - The Camden County Sheriff's Office is offering a new service for keeping residents in the know.

Sheriff Proctor with the Camden County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that the CodeRED Emergency Notification Network is now available in Camden County.

CodeRED can be used to notify residents via phone of anything ranging from a rash of burglaries to a severe weather threat.

Both home phone numbers and cell phone numbers can be registered for the service. Notifications will come is as voice or text messages.

According to a Facebook post form the Camden County Sheriff's Office, registration information is, "guaranteed to remain private and will only be used to notify you in situations for which you signed up."

To sign up for CodeRED, click here. The CCSO stresses the service only works if you sign up for it.

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Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 2:04pm

GLYNN COUNTY, GA. - The Glynn County Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in an unsolved murder case.

Peter J. Alston, 40, was killed just before midnight on Jan. 28 while sitting in a Dodge Durango on the 2200 block of Cate Street, according to a release from the Glynn County Police Department.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Glynn County Police Department at 912-554-7802 or to remain anonymous as a Silent Witness call 912-264-1333.

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Submitted by FirstCoastNews Web Staff

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, 12:37pm

ST. MARYS, GA. - A "substantial" amount of marijuana and other contraband items were seized Friday from a St. Marys home.

Members of the Camden County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant on Feb. 15 at a home on 4th Street, according to a Facebook post by the Camden County Sheriff's Office.

The post describes the bust as "substantial."

James Andrew Maddox, Jr., 41 was taken into custody and has been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.

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