In Douglasville News This Week: 2 Dead, 15 Injured in Thornton Rd. Accident
In case you missed it, these were the important stories of the week.
Update: Police Say Former County Commissioner Forges Court Documents
Freddie Leonard Ashmon Jr., was arrested and charged with forgery on Monday morning by the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.
Police: Code Enforcement Officer Steals Campaign Signs
A Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy saw a woman stealing Elect Sheriff Phil Miller campaign signs over the weekend. She was arrested Monday. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.
Update: 2 Dead, 15 Injured at Thornton Rd. Accident
Two women died in the crash; a passenger died on impact and the driver at the hospital. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.
Names Released in Fatal Thornton Rd. Crash
Michelle Kamika Chinnis, 35, from Smyrna, was the driver of the Nissan and died after being extricated; and Tracy P. Downer, 44, from Atlanta was the passenger in the Nissan and was pronounced dead at the scene. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.
K-9 Deputy to Compete in Dock Diving
Douglas County Sheriff's Deputy Lt. Billy Lashley and K-9 partner Milo will be competing in a national dock diving competition at Stone Mountain. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.
Police Looking for Hooded Burglars
Douglasville Police pictures show they were wearing hard plastic masks and one had on a hoodie with distinctive trim around the hood. See the Douglasville Patch story here.
Man Dies of Heart Attack While Breaking Up Dog Fight
Tim Thomas, of Douglas County, died of a heart attack tonight while trying to save a smaller dog from his own two pit bulls. See the full Douglasville Patch story here.