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Friday, May 18, 2012  Updated with video; Albany police have a warning for anyone who may receive an unsolicited large check in the mail; trying to cash it could land you behind bars.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Updated with video; In the Facebook story of the day people wanted to know if the Dougherty County Jail has teen intervention programs similar to Scared Straight.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Updated with video; Social media safety, bullying, gang participation: Nearly 125 teens registered for the Albany Police Department's first Youth Summit to discuss these issues.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  The Georgia Senate has passed a vicious dog bill that will hold owners of certain dogs more accountable.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Updated with video; Albany 9-1-1 says they can trace phone numbers and locations of prank callers dialing the emergency line.

Monday, August 15, 2011  Updated with video; Newspapers stolen for Sunday deals.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  Updated with video; Contradicting one another’s words, the lead investigator into the state’s probe of allegations of cheating on CRCT tests has warned the Dougherty County school superintendent that he could face jail time for being uncooperative, but the school superintendent said he has cooperated.

Friday, February 25, 2011  Sheriff John Bowens may face jail time for a contempt violation.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Sheriff John Bowens has a hearing scheduled for Friday to determine whether or not he will be held in contempt of court for disobeying a judge's order. Bowens says he had no choice because he was understaffed.