Bainbridge - Eightyfour year-old Laverne Collins was killed in a one car crash Thursday afternoon on Newton Road, Highway 253 north.

Witnesses stated that her car veered off the highway for no apparent reason and did not slow down before crashing into a tree.

State Trooper Brian Palmer stated two witness vehicles reported that they had been driving behind her for several miles at a moderate speed and saw no problem with her driving.

An EMT arrived on the scene quickly, and soon after sheriff’s deputies, EMS and Fire and Rescue arrived. Ms Collins was transported to the hospital and life-flighted to Tallahassee where she died. Bystanders stated that Ms. Collins was the Kmart greeter for a number of years.

Blountstown - Kenneth Wayne Taylor was arrested Friday in Liberty County on charges of burglary of a structure and grand theft.

According to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor is accused of stealing a chop saw, pancake compressor, transit with tripod, and several hand tools from the maintenance building at Veterans Memorial Park back in October.

Taylor allegedly admitted to the burglary. He was booked into the Liberty County Jail and remained in custody at press time.

Cairo - Friends still in shock over the untimely death of Martin (Marty) Langmaid are remembering him fondly in a hit-and-run accident while cycling, one of his favorite activities. A young man charged in Mr. Langmaid’s death is being held in custody here with a $131,000 bail.

The pick-up truck driver was drunk when he killed the 53-year-old Langmaid, whose body was discovered the night of Tuesday, June 30, law enforcement investigators say. The suspect, 22, has a history of drunk driving and is held at Grady Detention Center. He had been taken into custody near his wrecked truck hours before it was even realized Mr. Langmaid was missing.

Grady County Sheriff Harry Young asked the GBI to assist in the investigation, which began to focus on the driver of the pick-up truck, Chaz Michael Gomez. Further questioning finally resulted in Gomez being charged with homicide by vehicle and felony leaving the scene of an accident.

Camilla - Camilla Police Department in coordination with Pelham Police Department took down a 23-year-old Camilla man in possession of drugs.

Following a lead from a citizen, Camilla Police Department Investigator Bill Hunter initiated a search of Darell Taylor’s car at a gas station in Camilla. During the search on July 9, investigators discovered and seized marijuana and ecstasy pills.

Ecstasy pills come in a tablet form. Users sometimes take ecstasy at “raves,” clubs, and other parties to keep on dancing and for mood enhancement.

Darell Taylor was charged with driving while unlicensed, possession of marijuana less than an ounce, and possession of ecstasy.

Havana - Three people are in jail after the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office busted a “meth lab” on Paradise Road near Havana.

Patricia McMillan and John Crumby were arrested on felony meth lab charges and Robert Earl Clinton on an out of state warrant.

The lab was what authorities call a “shake and bake” and is a simplified lab process using five gallon buckets to cook off the methamphetamines.

The bust came on the heels of a phone call received by investigators about the possibility of someone cooking off meth.

GSCO investigators arrived at the residence and noticed a female standing at the front door.

The female realized it was law enforcement officers and ran bak through the house and out the back door. She was later apprehended in the woods behind the house.

A male who stood near the back of the house as the chase progressed for the female was questioned by an investigator. When asked the man said there was a “live cook” of meth in the home.

In addition to the report, there was a strong odor of ammonia coming from one of the buckets (cooking.) In addition to the meth lab, the occupants of the house had by-passed the electrical main line and were using jumper cables and pliers to hold the wires together. The suspects have been charged with grand theft of utilities.