I would've liked to known also, but what makes it "borderline criminal?" Come on Sam. Any person in their right mind witnessing two men in hoodies with handguns in the middle of the summer can tell something is amiss. What other info could the police have given that would've made the citizens more vigilant other than something that would've been so glaringly obvious?

C'mon now. Don't blame me. I didn't rob the store and I didn't hold back information from the public. It seems that the "powers that be" in Hinesville are holding back this information and the details on other crimes in this town just to make Hinesville appear to be just another sleepy "burg". Hinesville isn't just another sleepy "burg". It is riddled with crime, most of which doesn't get passed on to the general public. If somebody gets hurt because they weren't prepared, that may make those who held back the original information partially responsible. Now, back to The Coastal Courier. I don't see an article on the front page of this website yet. At least the "powers that be" could have at least let us know that it happened.

I agree Sam.

Sam the crime happened on Monday morning and the Courier does not go to press until Wednesday. It's in the paper, check Wednesday's front page there was no conspiracy to hide the news. Give us all a break.

Patty, I don't get the print version. In the past, this website has been updated regularly. Somebody dropped the ball. But at least we have a dog found after five years.

the police used to go around to other businesses in the area where a robbery took place to let them know what to watch out for and do be extra vigilant in their late night security. but that hasn't happened in a long while.

I agree too Sam....Clydes on South Main was robbed on Monday...didnt see that either in the newspaper

Say it's not so, junior1. What's it going to take to clean up this town?

I know it's hard to believe, but that dog story went national and the family was on the Today show on Wednesday. I feel pretty good about being there when the father and older brother came to get him. As far as posting the story, things were a little hectic on Monday and Tuesday with election stuff and all. We'll do our best to get things posted ASAP, thanks for the input.
Also I go through the police reports and someone or some place is robbed on a daily basis. To do a story on every single one would take a separate paper just for that (unfortunately). Anyone who is interested in seeing exactly how many robberies, batteries, assaults can read the blotter we put in (still only a small portion of what is actually occurring on a daily basis)or they can check out the police reports for themselves. they are, after all, public records.
I encourage folks to look into what is happening in their home town, even the bigger newspapers can only cover a portion or small percentage of what is happening in our world on a daily basis.

In other words, crime is so common place in Hinesville that we just accept it as just another part of life. That is pathetic. As a concerned citizen and a former law enforcement officer, "that ain't good enough".

The police can't be everywhere so let the citizens take an active role. I wrote about this before. Hinesville and Liberty County need to pass an ordinance like the one in Kennesaw, Georgia where homeowners are required to have a firearm and ammunition in the home - with exceptions, of course. Since Kennesaw passed this ordinance in 1982, their population tripled and crime is next to nothing. Having searched their crime statistics, there have only been 3 homicides since the law was passed, two of those with knives. Property crimes are next to nothing because the bad guys are more afraid of a homeowner with a gun than they are of the police.

If the Hinesville and Liberty County elected "leaders" don't have the guts to address the crime issue, get them out of office. Then I urge each citizen to purchase a handgun or shotgun for the defense of your families and property. Go to your local Probate Court and apply for a Georgia Firearms License. Take a NRA certified shooter safety course and practice at your local range. Did I mention practice? Well, practice some more. By the way, Georgia is now a Castle Doctrine state. That means if somebody threatens your family or property, then you are not required to retreat. You can stand your ground. This is all part of being a responsible adult and not a sheep.

Lastly, armed robberies ARE newsworthy.

How about this from Bainbridge, Georgia? The story titled "Armed Man Scares Away Robber".

A Bainbridge man refused to be robbed when he was accosted around 5 a.m. Saturday morning.

The complainant, a resident of Spruce Street, told BPS that he was sitting on his front porch smoking a cigar and drinking a cup of coffee. According to the resident, a man wearing a mask and carrying a large knife approached and demanded that he hand over his wallet.

The citizen said he told the masked robber that he had to go inside the house to get the wallet.

The homeowner returned, not with his wallet in hand, but instead wielding a pistol, which sent the robber off running.

Officer Gary Hines attempted to locate a suspect but was unsuccessful.

Georgia is one of several states that does not require people who are attacked or threatened to retreat before using deadly force to protect themselves, other persons or a property, according to Sgt. Ryan Wimberly of BPS. In fact, Georgia law gives legal immunity to people who "stand their ground" in self-defense but does require that a person can only use deadly force if they believe a human life is in danger or to prevent a forcible felony, Sgt. Wimberly said. Forcible felonies, which involve the use or threat of physical force or violence, include crimes ranging from rape to armed robbery.

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsi...

Hmmmm... It appears that a soldier was stabbed somewhere in Hinesville early this morning. No details available yet but this is just one more thing for Hinesville to be proud of.

Mr. Adams please continue to alert the public of the situations you know about. I have known there has been alot of crime in this county for several years and actually went door to door alerting people of the situation, hoping that they would put an effort into alerting others including law enforcement. Unknowing by me at the time, it was already known by most and the reason alot of crime was being smoothed over or covered up (I also felt by the paper and the justice system) in my neighborhood was because most of the citizens are relatives, including kin or party friends of kin to the law officers, magistrates and judges. The criminals here are continuing to commit violence over and over because of the relatives and relationships in this county's criminal justice system. I will say however, since myself and others have been publicly posting some of the information I have noticed it is becoming harder for all involved to continue getting away with crime or the injustice for victims, unless they are just getting better at covering it up. As for public records, I encourage anyone that has had a crime committed against them to personally check up on the case, do not take someone elses word. I know that cases were being changed unknowing to the victims.

I'll do what I can. I also urge everyone to be prepared. A robbery or a home invasion can occur at any time. 99 percent of the time, law enforcement will only be there after the fact.

Sam, you yourself note the police can't be everywhere.
I agree with you 100 percent on that one.

Yet you apparently expect the local paper to be everywhere and all knowing.
That's a bit unfair, don't you think?

I find it rather ironic you don't subscribe to the paper - which would at least help provide the financial resources to the Courier to better do its job - but have no issue blistering it for not better informing you.

I guess it's easier to complain.

How hard is it to listen to a scanner, check out the activity, then follow up? That is what other news outlets do. I just listen to the scanner myself to stay informed on crime, and subscribe to the paper to read about the "who's who" of "Pleasantville" politics. It sounds as though Mr. Adams listens to a scanner also to stay informed on crime. You will probably find his CONCERN is the same as mine, not informing the general public on the amount/violence of crime, as if we live in "Little Political Pleasantville, USA". Before I started listening to the scanner, I did not know the amount of crime/violence in Liberty County either because our news outlet does not report on it. If you listen to a scanner you would be glad he has voiced CONCERN!

these are the reasons i carry a gun everywhere i can legally carry one,, and for you no gun rights people just remember...

when seconds count, the police are minutes away.

we have a scanner but do not know what frequency's to listen to. can someone post them please.

I don't own a scanner. I have other sources for my information and, as I stated before, I carry a gun. I carry it responsibly and within the law. I refuse to be a victim in Pleasantville.

Hotlips,

I know what scanners are and I am aware that not all crime is reported in the local paper. That would impossible at any paper of any size.
Do you think the Atlanta Journal Consitution, with many times the resources of the Courier, reports on or is even aware of every armed robbery that occurs within its coverage area?
How about the Savannah Morning News? Does it report on every crime under its beat?
My point was that it is impossible for any paper to keep tabs on or print stories on every crime - even those that may be newsworthy - just as it is impossible for police to be everywhere.
In both cases it is largely a matter of resources, which are limited by funding.

I could go on but I don't want to get on a soapbox.
The bottom line is it's not a perfect world. We're not going to be kept informed every second of the day and some things will go unreported.
And that's everywhere, not just in Hinesville.

True, impossible to report on all the crime anywhere. But the amount of crime in this small of an area shouldn't be a problem reporting on some especially when involving citizen safety. Where I can see the need for Atlanta/Savannah to have additional resources, we are talking about Hinesville. I'm sure like anywhere they could use the extra help, but resource wise I would think a scanner and a reporter should do it. As for the Savannah paper, I have seen more Liberty County news in that paper then this one.

"gacpl", you can order a scanner frequency directory through RadioShack or order online at (www.uniden.com). It will list all emergency service frequencies for Liberty and surrounding counties.