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Thursday, October 25, 2012  A grand jury has indicted Steven Edward Mathis,19, on charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in connection to the death of Taylor Bailey.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A 26-year-old man is facing jail time in connection to a business fire on Ledo Road.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Updated with video; Criminals, crashes, closings – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office can now inform citizens of such incidents through the Nixle alert system.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Updated with video; David Cheshire has announced his run against Lee County Sheriff Reggie Rachals.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Lee County officials work to fix the law enforcement radio system that is disrupted by outside chatter.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  The Albany Police Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Terrell County Sheriff’s Department, and Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office are soliciting the public’s help in locating two people.

Sunday, January 02, 2011  Not even police officers are immune from arrest when it comes to allegations of firing a gun to celebrate New Year's.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Sheriff’s deputies were called to a house on graves springs road where 45-year-old Karl Barry was reportedly threatening to kill himself. Barry allegedly pointed a rifle at his wife and at his pastor before pointing the gun at himself.

Friday, December 11, 2009  The wreck occurred because of teenager’s texting while driving.

Monday, June 01, 2009  GBI agents say the investigation is ongoing and centers on allegations that two female jailers had inappropriate sexual contact with two male inmates.

Thursday, April 02, 2009  The Lee County Sheriff's Department is hoping to cash in on President Obama's stimulus plan.

Friday, February 13, 2009  Lee County Sheriff’s investigators say they were caught completely off guard when they busted a man who reportedly was growing marijuana in an underground facility.