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Last Saturday’s first Claxton Cleanup Day sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority was launched by the core group seen here at 7:30 a.m. Others later joined the effort, bringing the total workforce to 22 volunteers. Efforts were concentrated along Main Street (U.S. 280) and Newton Street. Working until noon, volunteers also cleaned around a home near the school board office. The DDA plans to schedule more Cleanup Days in the near future. Group includes, standing left to right, Ed Bradley, Jill Griffin, Jeff Rogers, Daryl Fineran, Star Harris, Wayne Collins, Marshall Smith and, kneeling in front, Liz Lynn and Tammi Hall. |
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More News ATF offers reward for help in solving Kemp’s gun theft
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Atlanta Field Division is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and convictions of those responsible for a recent firearms theft at Kemp’s Pharmacy, a federal firearm licensee in Claxton.
The incident has triggered a multi-jurisdictional investigation, being conducted by ATF, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Evans County Sheriff’s Office and the Claxton Police Department.
“Gun thieves play a critical and deadly role in the chain of violence and ATF places a major emphasis on solving these crimes,” said Special Agent in Charge Gregory Gant. “Investigative experience has shown that felons, gang members and juveniles are some of the most common customers for stolen guns in the underground economy of our streets. When guns fall into the wrong hands, the potential for violence increases. Solving this crime will be a team effort, among law enforcement and concerned members of the public.”
The early morning burglary occurred on Saturday, June 12 at the business, located at 107 S. Duval St. At approximately 12:50 a.m., the store’s security system alerted owners and law enforcement to the burglary. Thieves made entry by smashing the front glass door of the business with a large, metal 55-gallon barrel. Once inside, they smashed two glass display cases and were able to steal a total of 26 handguns and an AK-47 style rifle. Security cameras from an adjacent business filmed two black male subjects fleeing on foot from Kemp’s Pharmacy at the time of the theft.
Investigators are seeking the public’s help with identifying the subjects involved and providing information on the location of any or all of the stolen firearms. Anyone with information is encouraged to call ATF’s toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477). Callers can remain anonymous.
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