Police seek suspect in Monroe murder

Authorities in Walton County are seeking a 30-year-old man in connection with the robbery and shooting death of a 68-year-old woman. A murder warrant was issued Wednesday for Sergio R. Moon, considered armed and dangerous, Monroe police said on Facebook. Shortly before 2:45 p.m., officers responded to an armed robbery call with a person being shot at an apartment in the 100 block of West Marable Street, according to the post. “Upon arrival, officers discovered 68-year-old Linda O. Flint on the floor, bleeding profusely,” police said. “Ms. Flint was transported to Piedmont Walton Hospital where she later died.” Moon is described as 5-foot-11 and about 150 pounds with black hair and hazel eyes. The GBI has processed the scene, and the Walton County District Attorney’s office is also involved in the investigation.

Former principal, youth minister convicted on child sex charges

A former Loganville high school principal has been found guilty of child molestation, enticing a child and sexual battery from when he was a youth minister at a Loganville church, Channel 2 Action News reported. Retired principal Harold William “Bill” George was found guilty Thursday, Channel 2 reported. He was reportedly arrested in 2015 by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was the youth director of The Orchard Church on Ga. 81 at the time, Channel 2 reported. His sentencing is set for June 20, the news station reported.

Sheriff speaks to protestors at rally

Oglethorpe County Sheriff David Gabriel’s decision to hire fired Athens-Clarke County Police Officer Taylor Saulters was the focus of a protest last night in Crawford: about three dozen demonstrators were met by a larger gathering of Oglethorpe County residents who support the Sheriff’s decision. Saulters was fired in Athens after an incident two weeks ago: his patrol car hit a suspect who was trying to run away from pursuing police officers.  Sheriff David Gabriel addressed the protestors and defended his decision to hire Saulters.  Audio of his remarks can be heard here...  http://bit.ly/2up5cSe