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WETUMKA CLINIC HELPS 55 PETS, WORKS TO PREVENT UNWANTED LITTERS
Fifty-five dogs and cats received spay or neuter services and rabies vaccinations during a one-day, low-cost clinic held Monday, Sept. 21, in Wetumka through WAR Dogs – Wetumka Animal Rescue, Inc.Of the animals treated, 33 were female — a number the rescue’s founder said represents an important...
HUGHES COUNTY COURT RECORDS
FeloniesNikiah Scruggs – Brining contraband (weapons/explosives/ drugs/intoxicating beverage), Conspiracy Natasha Dean – Brining contraband (weapons/explosives/ drugs/intoxicating beverage), Conspiracy Cody R Richison – Indecent exposure by proxy (2 Counts) Christopher Price – Waiver of extradition...
Wetumka Sees String of Theft Reports
A recent string of theft reports in Wetumka includes missing family heirlooms, work tools, church equipment and donations intended for an equine rescue fund, according to Wetumka Police Department records.Six incidents were reported to the department between Aug. 8 and Aug.30.
Stuart man arrested after wife fatally shot
A Stuart man was arrested Sept. 9 after authorities say he called 911 and reported shooting his wife, according to a prob- able cause affidavit prepared in Hughes County.Terry Beck, 45, was later booked into the Seminole County Jail in connection with the death of his wife, Dena Beck.
Two Taken to ICE Facility After Wetumka
Two men were arrested after an Aug. 2 traf- fic stop in Wetumka and transported to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Garvin County, according to a Wetumka Police Department incident report.The report states that an officer monitoring traf - fic in the area of Main...
Wetumka Police Respond to Dispute Over Suspected Drugs
Wetumka police seized a straw that field-tested positive for methamphetamine during an Aug. 19 response to a dispute at a West Porter Avenue home, according to a department incident report.An officer was dis patched about 3:30 p.m. to the 200 block of West Porter Avenue after a report that a woman...