Two break into Pink Pig for brisket burglary

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GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Pink Pig, located north of Ellijay in Cherry Log, Georgia, was broken into last weekend as a burglary occurred with two people entering the premises.

Sheriff’s Office documents report that on Saturday, June 25, 2022, officers were called to the restaurant with reports of a break-in. Reports indicate that at 3:30 a.m. that morning, two people had broken into the Pink Pig and stolen smoked brisket from the restaurant’s smoker. With video of the entire incident, officers were able to identify Kenneth Franklin Eaton and Shanda Nichole Green and issued warrants for their arrests.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, they were later contacted on Monday by Eaton who gave officers his location willingly.

Both suspects were apprehended without incident and transported to the Gilmer County Detention Center. Facing charges of Second Degree Burglary, both were arrested on Monday, June 28, 2022, just after 3:30 p.m.

Reports specifically indicate the theft of “consumable goods” with the note of Brisket. However, no mention of theft of any other items or money were noted. The owner said that the two people also entered the bathroom and a small back room. It states they “put down two chairs and ate the stolen brisket and disposed of the leftovers in the bathroom garbage can.” The incident report set the value of the brisket stolen at $25.

The Pink Pig later posted to social media stating, “The brisket bandit has been apprehended. We want to thank Sheriff Stacy Nicholson and The Gilmer County Sheriffs office for all they do to keep our businesses safe.”

Mountain View Elementary burglary suspect being sought by Sheriff

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ELLIJAY, Ga. – Photos have been released of a suspect being sought by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office in relation to a burglary that occurred on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

BurglaryOn school grounds at Mountain View Elementary School, an individual gained entry to the school building and took several objects including a pressure washer (green in color), a backpack sprayer, and miscellaneous tools/kit.

Taking place from 1:20 am until 5:00 am Saturday morning, the suspect was on campus for several hours. The individual was wearing a camouflage coat, blue jeans, boggan, and a face covering over the mouth. They appear, in the photos, to have have used a trash cart of some kind in hauling the items away from the school.

According to Assistant Superintendent Dana Berry of Gilmer Schools, the burglary is covered by insurance. So, the schools won’t need to replace the items out of funds. Additionally, Berry noted that there was no impact to the school itself as the area accessed was an outer storage closet.

While it is attached to the school itself, the closet has no access to the main facility or any areas where students or teachers have class. Additionally, having occurred on Saturday, most of the immediate investigation had no impact on classes on Monday either.

BurglaryAs it is a separate space, Berry noted that the closet is not alarmed like access points to the facility as a whole. He was unsure about the entry and giving details as the Sheriff’s Office investigation is still ongoing.

As a part of that investigation, the Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone with any information about this Burglary or the person in the photo to “please contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 706-635-4646 (M-F 9-5) or Gilmer Dispatch after hours at 706-635-8911 to speak with a Detective.”

South State Bank break-in sees immediate arrest

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EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. – Confirmation has come from East Ellijay Police Chief Larry Callahan about a break-in at South State Bank in East Ellijay involving a local man.

According to a booking report from the Gilmer Detention Center, Charles Jake Yarbrough was arrested for allegedly breaking into and damaging the business at 2:50 a.m. today, April 6, 2020.

While the Police Chief has confirmed the incident, he noted that some details are still unclear and the police are still working the case. According to the Police’s Incident Report, a fire alarm was triggered at South State Bank just before 1:00 a.m. As Fire units responded, they reported now showing of a fire, but an open door and requested law enforcement response. Firefighters found a person inside of the bank as they investigated.

When police arrived, they investigated and found damage to doors, door sensors, a glass security box, door locks, and other items. The reports also indicate that as Yarbrough was placed into custody, he allegedly pulled a plug on a rear camera inside of a patrol vehicle.

Yarbrough allegedly caused damage to the building during the incident and is facing two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge at this time including Burglary – 1st Degree (Felony), Interference with Government Property (Felony), and Criminal Damage to Property – 2nd Degree (Misdemeanor).

He was booked into t he Gilmer County Detention Center  with a $17,500 Bond.

According to Chief Callahan, it does not appear that any accounts, information, money, or safety boxes were accessed during the incident.

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