20 arrested for rooster fighting in Worth Co.
20 arrested for rooster fighting in Worth Co. By Molly Godley | April 26, 2021 at 7:33 PM EDT - Updated April 26 at 8:08 PM
SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - Twenty people were arrested Sunday night for participating in chicken fights.
The Worth County Sheriff’s Office didn’t let WALB News 10 near the scene because Sheriff Don Whitaker said the scene was too horrific for people to see.
WALB News 10′s Molly Godley reported that deputies found an arena for people to watch the blood sport.
In the secluded area where it was found in Worth County, the sheriff’s office said a sign would lead people to participate or watch rooster’s fight.
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Calvin Myhre (left) and Theresa Book. Worth County Jail.
What began as a vehicle fleeing deputies before it spun out resulted in a lengthy search where two people ended up in custody.
Posted: Mar 1, 2021 9:16 AM
Updated: Mar 1, 2021 9:23 AM
WORTH COUNTY, Iowa - What began as a vehicle fleeing deputies before it spun out resulted in a lengthy search where two people ended up in custody.
The Worth County Sheriff s Office attempted to stop a vehicle early Saturday morning in the 4700 block of Wheelerwood Ave. The vehicle spun out and entered the ditch.
At that point, the two occupants, Calvin Myhre, 24, of Glenville, and Theresa Book, 35, ran from the scene.
Sylvester family still looking for answers almost a year after sonâs shooting death
Sylvester family want answers almost a year after sonâs shooting death By Bobby Poitevint | February 23, 2021 at 12:42 AM EST - Updated February 23 at 12:42 AM
SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - No arrests have been made 11 months after 20-year-old Gage White died in Worth County after he was shot in the chest, and his family wants justice and is calling for answers.
Gage was shot near the 700 block of Youngblood Road on March 19 with several witnesses around, according to family members. Gage White (Source: Facebook)
He died at an Albany hospital three days later.
Albany kidnapping suspect shot in Worth Co. Shooting (Source: WALB) By WALB News Team | February 23, 2021 at 10:58 AM EST - Updated February 23 at 12:46 PM
SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - A suspect in a recent Albany kidnapping incident was shot in Worth County, according to both Albany and Worth County law enforcement agencies.
Tristian Brown was identified as a suspect in a
Worth County Sheriff Don Whitaker said the shooting happened early Monday morning on Massey Airport Road.
Brown was shot multiple times in the hand and lower chest, according to Whitaker.
On Monday night, the Worth County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting was still under investigation and no charges were filed in the incident.