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Friday, June 07, 2013  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police are asking for your help identifying a woman who stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a convenience store.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Sylvester Police Department has announced an arrest after car thefts and break-ins occurred at Worth County High School.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Updated with video; Officials say 54-year-old Antonio Hornsby is the man caught on multiple surveillance cameras throughout businesses in Georgia posing as a handyman in order to steal money.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Albany Police have reportedly arrested 24-year-old, Richard Bodiford in connection with a car theft that took place Thursday at the Albany Mall.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Updated with video; A swerving driver on the Liberty Expressway leads to multiple charges spread out across Dougherty and Lee County.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  A man has been indicted by a Fulton County Grand Jury for criminal attempt to commit theft by taking.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The Albany Police Department has released surveillance video with hopes that someone will be able to help identify a theft suspect.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Police are still on the lookout for one person after three people participated in an armed home invasion Friday morning.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The Velvet Riggins trial over free lunches began Monday morning in Dougherty County Superior Court.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Updated with video; A man wanted on several charges--including child cruelty--was arrested Friday.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Officials with the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office have arrested a former Regions bank branch team leader who admitted to taking over $30,000 dollars from the account of an elderly woman in Albany.

Saturday, July 14, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County School Board will operate with only 6 members until Riggins future is decided.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The Albany Police Department needs your help finding a man wanted in a felony theft by taking case.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Updated with video; The police are asking for your help in locating a person of interest.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  A former UGA employee is charged with and pleads guilty to embezzlement.