The Dodge County News

An early morning operation conducted by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, Eastman Police Department, Georgia Department of Community Supervision and the Tri-County Swat Unit yielded seven arrests.

The early morning operation, with approximately 30 officers, was conducted under the cover of darkness to provide officers with the element of surprise. Two houses in the Sunset area of Eastman were raided simultaneously and searched for drugs and guns.

Suspected drugs were found in both residences and four persons with outstanding warrants from surrounding law enforcement agencies were taken into custody.

Dodge County Sheriff Lynn Sheffield and Eastman Police Chief Becky Sheffield once again displayed their willingness to work with other agencies to fight the drug problem in Dodge County. Sheriff Sheffield and chief Sheffield would like to thank the participating agencies for their help in fighting the drug problem in Dodge County because it is a nationwide problem that affects all the citizens of Dodge County.

Miles Ivory was arrested on three counts of sale of methamphetamine, one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and one outstanding warrant from the Eastman Police Department.

Adriene Hall was arrested on one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and violation of oath of office by a public officer. Hall was a corrections officer for the Dodge County Jail at the time of her arrest.

Jerrell Burch was arrested on three counts of sale of methamphetamine, one count of possession of methamphetamine and one count of possession of drug related objects.
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By Joey Marchant
The undefeated and fourth ranked Dublin Irish rolled into Dodge County where they defeated the Indians by a score of 35-6. Dodge had a great defensive game plan and was able to contain the strong Irish rushing game for nearly two quarters. In the end, Dodge’s inability to produce on offense resulted in the wearing down of the defense. Dublin ran 73 offensive plays to Dodge’s 31 offensive plays.
Dublin got the ball to start the game at its own 33 yard line after Mason Mangham intentionally squibbed the kickoff. On the first play, Dodge lost containment on a 36 yard run before Mikhail Carr could make a tackle at the Dodge 31 yard line. On first down, Javon McNeal dropped the running back for a three yard loss. On second down, a host of Indians led by Elijah Williams dropped the running back for a loss of five yards. This brought up a long third down on which Noah Cummings sacked the Dublin quarterback for a four yard loss. On fourth down, Dublin snapped the ball far over the head of the punter. Running back Jaquez Evans also handles punting and kickoff duties for the Irish, so he picked the ball up and tried to get back what yards he could breaking three tackles. However, McNeal brought him down at the Irish 36 yard line.
Dodge had an excellent opportunity to take an early lead. Daylon Gordon rushed for three yards on first down. Kade Harpe completed a wide receiver screen to Tyrese Johnson on second down, but a block was missed, and the play failed to gain. On third down, Harpe tried to change the play at the line of scrimmage, but there was some confusion and Harpe was sacked on the play. Timmy Johnson got off a 38 yard punt, which rolled into the end zone for a touchback.
Dublin drove down the field entirely on the ground, but the Dodge Defense stiffened around its own 20 yard line. On fourth and three from the Dodge 19 yard line, Dublin sent Evans into the left flat. Dodge was focused on the run, and no one covered Evans who caught a short pass and ran into the end zone for a touchdown. Dublin added the extra point and led 7-0.
The Dublin kickoff went out of bounds, and Dodge started at its own 35 yard line. Nathan Coley rushed for one yard to the 36 yard line. From there, Harpe hit Keldrick Beck on a short curl route between three defenders. Beck quickly turned and showcased his speed going 64 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was blocked, and Dublin led 7-6. Beck’s catch and run was Dodge’s only big offensive play of the night and accounted for two-thirds of Dodge’s 97 yards of total offense.
The Dodge defense would continue to stand strong forcing Dublin to punt on its next two possessions. Then late in the half, coach Roger Holmes dialed up a play Dublin had not shown on film. The quarterback dropped back as if to pass with Evans blocking before he slipped the ball to Evans from behind on a draw play. Evans headed up field, and then he cut to the outside picking up some key blocks on his way to a 45 yard touchdown run. Evans was tackled by Carr as he crossed the goal line and fell out of bounds into a piece of band equipment cutting his arm. However, he refused to leave the game. Paramedics bandaged him up at halftime until he could get further attention after the game. The extra point gave Dublin a 14-6 lead, and the half ended that way.
The Dodge offense self-destructed on the first play of the second half when Tyrese Johnson attempted to take a handoff from Harpe on the jet sweep. The ball fell to the turf, and Dublin pounced on it at the Dodge 10 yard line. Two plays later Dublin scored. The extra point gave Dublin a 21-6 lead.
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Wayne Anthony Allen, age 50, of Rhine was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (D.U.I.) and failure to exercise due care.

Aubrey Paul Evans, age 33, of Hawkinsville was arrested for probation violation.

William Al-Majeed McClain, age 27, of Jacksonville, Florida was arrested for battery- family violence (1st offense) misdemeanor, kidnapping and false imprisonment.

Juan Pablo Ramirez Ramirez, age 28, of Rhine was arrested for driving without a valid licenses and seat belt violation.

Jena Wade Upshaw, age 30, of Warner Robins was arrested for no insurance and driving while licenses were suspended or revoked (misdemeanor).

Paul Clinton Youngblood, age 35, of Eastman was arrested for forgery in the 1st degree, receipt, possession or transfer of firearm by convicted felon or felony, first offender and possession of methamphetamine.

Jesus Cruz, age 51, of Eastman was arrested for battery (family violence) and cruelty to children in the third degree.

Jimmy Paul, age 52, of Eastman was arrested for driving while licenses were suspended or revoked and possession of
methamphetamine with the intent to sale, deliver or distribute.

Tammy Claxton, age 39, of Eastman was arrested for driving while licenses were suspended or revoked and improper exhaust system.

Elisha Williams, age 17, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Santiago Santos, age 42, of Eastman was arrested for pedestrian under the influence (P.U.I.)

Bilal Abu Rub, age 44, of Eastman was arrested for driving without licenses and driving too fast for conditions.

Dear editor,
Is it just me, or has anyone noticed the ironic similarities that surround our two former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barrack Obama? Neither one has ever built anything, open a business, gave anyone a job or signed an employee’s paycheck. They both entered the White House in lean financial condition and after serving the country for eight years they depart and they are millionaires. Now I contrast Donald Trump’s entering the White House already a millionaire after years of hard work, erecting buildings, opening assorted business, providing jobs, and signing paychecks for thousands of people he employed around the world. Considering that Donald Trump’s assets are in a blind trust while he serves this nation and its people as our leader, he accepts no paycheck as his are donated to worthy causes, I think he will be poorer when he departs after eight years, unlike his predecessors. I’ve come to the conclusion that the foundation for the dislikes of President Trump is a four letter word (ENVY!). No professional Washington politician or Trump hater, Demo-Rats, or Republican has ever achieved the success he (Trump) has in his lifetime. Yep, the word envy works for me.
Oh, forgive me, my brain is showing its age. Bill Clinton did hire one female which she will go down as the biggest pig in America. Her name is Monica Lewinsky. Her job description is so vile what she did for Bill Clinton, the Dodge County Newspaper would be hard pressed to print it. It’s a family read paper. Google it for yourself. Something to do with cigars last time I checked. 
TSGT. Joseph Bryan , U.S.A.F. Retired

Calvert L. Edwards, age 85, died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at his residence.
Mathis Funeral Home of Cochran was in charge of the arrangements.