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06-06-2025
Georgia couple arrested for leaving 3-year-old in a backyard shed without electricity or running water
A Georgia couple is now behind bars after allegedly leaving a 3-year-old alone in a backyard shed for weeks, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Sarah Elizabeth Pombert, 34, and Joseph Matthew Turner, 35, were arrested on Monday after allegedly keeping 3-year-old Bjorn Turner in a backyard shed in Douglasville, Georgia, from May 1 to May 22, according to an arrest warrant obtained by ABC News on Friday. The shed was described as a "dirty living space" that did not have running water or electricity, according to the warrant. The suspects allegedly left the child "unsupervised, unbathed and unclothed with criminal negligence," according to the warrant. The two were arrested for second-degree child cruelty and are currently being held in the Douglas County Jail, according to jail records. Neither Pombert nor Turner has a defense attorney listed as of Friday, according to court records. One of the couple's neighbors, Matthew Govoni, told Atlanta ABC affiliate WSB that the shed burned down during Memorial Day weekend, but officials have not disclosed how they became aware of the child living there. The Douglas County Fire Department did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment. Govoni told WSB that Pombert and Turner have lived in their home for more than a decade and was "not surprised" to hear about the child's living conditions due to "the lifestyle they live." "I'm saddened for them and the child, but I mean, for the child, I hope they can get to a place where they can be helped," Govoni told WSB.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
3-year-old child was kept in a dirty shed in Douglas County, warrant says
Two people in Douglas County were arrested on child cruelty charges in connection with a 3-year-old child, authorities said. Sarah Elizabeth Pombert, 34, and Joseph Matthew Turner, 35, both of Douglasville, were arrested Monday and are still in jail, according to authorities. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They each face a charge of second-degree cruelty to children. Pombert and Turner are accused of keeping the toddler in a 'dirty living space' in a shed without power or water behind their home near Winston, a warrant from Douglas County Sheriff's Office said. Channel 2's Tyisha Fernandes is in Douglas County and will have more on this story starting at 4 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: Lyft driver taken hostage in lobby of Dawson County Sheriff's Office, officials say Man accused of depositing check meant for GA county commissioners into personal account 19 arrested for stealing thousands from Mall of Georgia [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Miami Herald
30-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Hunter's text to 911 leads to dead couple down steep cliff, Oregon deputies say
A couple's remains were recovered after they died in a rollover crash, Oregon officials said. On May 24, a bear hunter was scouting the area when he saw two bodies in a 'very steep embankment' in the distance so he texted 911, according to a May 29 Facebook post by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to the area and found marks on the road that indicated a vehicle had rolled down the hill, officials said. After using ropes, deputies found the body of 55-year-old Anthony Forbes and his wife, 50-year-old Mandi Forbes, 215 feet below the road, officials said. They were from the small city of Drain in Douglas County. Their 1986 Suzuki Samurai had rolled past them after they were ejected and stopped in a ravine, 500 feet from the road, officials said. Search and rescue personnel planned to recover the bodies but deemed the area unsafe to continue, so they regrouped the following day, officials said. The hillside, with thick brush and at a slope between 27 degrees and 50 degrees, required 15 team members to 'complete the strenuous recovery,' deputies said. Deputies said they believe alcohol may have been a contributing factor in the crash. It appeared the couple had been dead several hours before the hunter spotted them. Douglas County is about a 200-mile drive south from Portland.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Driver clocks over 70 mph past elementary school: Sheriff
DENVER (KDVR) — A driver was pulled over after a Douglas County deputy reportedly caught them going over 70 mph past an elementary school. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office posted about the alleged speeder on Facebook, saying the driver clocked 73 mph in a 40-mph zone. The sheriff's office said this was right past an elementary school. Going 45 in a school zone is cause for jail time 'The driver claimed he was taking a passenger to get a bus pass… at this rate, he might need one himself if the tickets keep piling up,' the sheriff's office said. This comes during 'Colorado's deadliest days,' which mark the deadliest days in the summer for driving. In 2024, there were 71 deadly crashes in the stretch between Memorial Day to Labor Day. 'Slow down. Obey the speed limit. Drive smart, it's not worth it,' the sheriff's office said on a Facebook post. In Colorado, fines for speeding 1-24 mph over the speed limit vary from $35-$200. However, driving over 25 mph can have a minimum sentence of 10 days in jail and a maximum sentence of one year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
23-year-old arrested for hit-and-run crash that killed cyclist Sunday in Boulder County
DENVER (KDVR) — A 23-year-old man is now behind bars and facing charges for a deadly hit-and-run crash that prosecutors allege he committed on Sunday. Dante Johnson was arrested Monday at about 9 a.m. by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, which arrested the man on an unrelated warrant. He is alleged to have been the driver of a blue Toyota Highlander that hit and killed a bicyclist at the intersection of 95th Street and Avocet Lane at about noon on Sunday. 'Sometimes getting into high-speed chases with y'all is fun:' Teen's eluding investigated weeks after similar incident The cyclist was transported to a local hospital after the crash, where he was pronounced dead. He has not yet been identified. 'It was a beautiful day for a cyclist and his friends. It ended in tragedy,' Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty told FOX31's Greg Nieto. 'The penalty's actually higher for leaving the scene than it is for the crash that took the person's life.' The Colorado State Patrol said the Highlander fled the scene of the crash, and later on Sunday, the vehicle was found abandoned in Clement Park in Littleton. On Wednesday, the Boulder County District Attorney's Office filed charges against Johnson. He now faces charges of failing to remain at the scene/give information, failing to provide aid after an accident involving death, and failure to notify police of a road accident. 'Statewide, we have too many hit-and-run incidents. It's a Class 3 felony in Colorado. It carries a very serious penalty of 4 to 12 years in state prison,' Doughtery told Nieto. In a press release, Doughtery said that crashes involving cyclists and pedestrians are a priority in his jurisdiction. 'So, I deeply appreciate the rapid response and thorough investigation by the members of the Colorado State Patrol,' Doughtery said. 'Also, the Colorado State Patrol immediately notified our DA Vehicular Response Team, which is very helpful. Today's arrest is a direct result of the immediate actions taken by the Colorado State Patrol and other law enforcement partners in response to this heartbreaking loss of life. As the criminal prosecution now moves forward, our office is committed to fighting for justice for the victim and his family.' CSP said that additional charges will be filed for Johnson's conduct and actions that led to the victim's death. He is currently being held at the Arapahoe County Jail, and according to court records, he faces a $100,000 cash or surety bond. Johnson is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday morning. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
