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ACCPD Arrests Suspect in String of Thefts

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts. Officers arrested a 17-year-old in connection a recent burglary on Northside Drive. On Tuesday, March 7, officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Ruth Street. As a result of that search warrant, property stolen from the Northside Drive burglary was recovered.
Additionally, several other items stolen during several Burglaries and Entering Autos were recovered, including a firearm.
The 17-year old male was charged with Burglary-First Degree, Theft by Receiving, and Possession of a Pistol by a Person Under 18. The investigation is ongoing and police say additional charges are likely.

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!