According to Police Chief James Godfrey an arrest has been made in connection to an ongoing investigation. The investigation included several incidents, which involved a person putting letters on different vehicles at different locations throughout the city, which contained several sexual innuendos.
These incidents included the following three at the Wal-Mart parking lot; two of which were on Nov. 30; one on Dec. 22; another one was at the Tractor Supply parking lot on Dec. 24; another one was at the Wal-Mart parking lot on Jan. 17; and one was at the Harvey’s parking lot on Feb. 8.
Charged in connection with these incidents was Steven Shawn Williams, 34, of Baxley, on six counts of stalking. Williams is currently in custody in the Appling County Detention Center where he is awaiting further judicial proceedings on these charges.
Chief Godfrey would like to express his thanks to the citizens of Baxley and Appling County for their continued support and assistance in aiding local law enforcement.