From WSBTV.com
June 28, 2008 
Deputy Indicted In Death Of Another Deputy’s Wife
Former Douglas County Deputy Chris Black To Surrender Soon
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — A former Douglas County deputy will soon surrender to his former co-workers.
A grand jury handed up an indictment against him Friday.
Chris Black is charged with both felony and misdemeanor vehicular homicide in the death of another deputy’s wife.
Black was responding to a robbery call in November when officials say he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into Tammy Barnwell’s car head on, killing her instantly.
Officials say Black didn’t have his emergency lights or his siren on.
Black’s attorney, Mike Puglise, said his client extended his remorse. He said if Black could take it back he would.
Black is expected to turn himself in within a few days.
The sheriff said Black will also be fired.
Douglas County Sentinel Police Blotter
June 28, 2008 
The following are incident reports filed this week with the Douglasville Police Department:
- A burglary was reported by a business at 8335 Suite C Cherokee Boulevard. According to the incident report, entry was made through the front window, and two air conditioner units were taken. There are no suspects at this time, but officers believe this burglary was likely committed by juveniles since graffiti was found in several places inside the building.
- Officers were given a lookout on a hit and run that occurred in Powder Springs. The victim and an off-duty Powder Springs officer later observed the suspect and followed her to Douglasville. When the suspect was pulled over and arrested at Dairy Queen, she was allegedly driving under the influence of Xanax and also allegedly gave a fake name to police because she had a suspended license.
- The Douglasville Police Department assisted the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office by recovering stolen property from a theft occurring in Paulding County. Investigators found that a man had allegedly pawned a stolen paint sprayer at a Douglasville pawn shop. Timothy Randall Stanley has been charged with the theft and is currently in the Paulding County Jail. The city has also charged Stanley in the theft.
- Douglas County Bank reported to police a subject had passed a $3,000 stolen check from a local business. The investigation is ongoing.
- Victoria Secret at Arbor Place Mall reported a theft June 24 (Tuesday) of a large quantity of cologne and perfume totalling $2,600. No suspects have been identified.
- Capt. Greg Graff asks drivers in subdivisions (Note: Or ANYWHERE, for that matter!) to slow down and watch for children running into streets as a summertime safety precaution.
(Compiled by Bobby Moore, staff witer)
Sheriff’s Deputy Charged With Vehicular Homicide
June 28, 2008 
This wasn’t on the Sentinel’s website so I’m posting it here for those who don’t subscribe to the Sentinel.
Sheriff’s Deputy Charged With Vehicular Homicide
By Bobby Moore
Staff Writer
Chris Black, the Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy involved in a November 14, 2007 car accident that killed the wife of a co-worker, was indicted Friday by a Grand Jury of both first degree vehicular homicide and second degree vehicular homicide.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, Deputy Chris Black was traveling north on Georgia Highway 5 to respond to a robbery at Arbor Place Mall about 8 p.m. when he allegedly lost control of his patrol car near Downs Road just north of Hwy 166. The patrol car crossed the center line, striking a southbound Honda Accord driven by Tammy L. Barnwell, 44, of Douglasville, the sole vehicle occupant.
Barnwell, manager of the Concourse Parkway Wal-Mart, was dead at the scene. Black was taken by ambulance to Atlanta Medical Center, where he underwent surgery to repair a broken wrist and leg.
The first degree count was for reckless driving. The indictment said Black (in the article, it says Barnwell, not Black) was driving in an excess of 85 miles per hour after dark without activating his blue lights or siren.
The second degree count was for driving too fast for conditions. That indictment said Black (again, in the article, it says Barnwell) was driving too fast to control his vehicle considering he was entering a curve in the roadway and there was oncoming traffic.
“I respect the decision of the Grand Jury and I respect the judicial system,” Sheriff Phil Miller said.
Miller added Black will no longer be allowed to work for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office following two indictments.
The indictments were handed down after over four hours of testimony and about an hour of deliberation.
Douglas County District Attorney David McDade described Friday’s proceedings as a “long, tortuous process.”
McDade said he assumes the Grand Jury indicted Black on both counts so a trial jury can also consider both charges.
Worthan Backs Out Of Debate
I found this on Craigslist…
Date: 2008-06-25, 6:39PM EDT
Igor Malanchuk for Chairman,
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
www.Igor2008.com
Contact: Igor Malanchuk
For Immediate Release June 25, 2008
Igor Malanchuk sees Debate with Opponent Tom Worthan Unlikely
Douglasville GA: Republican candidate for chairman of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners Igor Malanchuk said he is disappointed that his opponent Tom Worthan refuses to debate him in a public forum after Worthan said twice that he would attend a debate if the GOP hosted it.
Malanchuk said it is important for the public to see the two candidates talk about the issues that concern voters… taxes, pension funds and wasteful government spending.
“Mr. Worthan on two occasions agreed to a one-on-one debate with me but now he refuses to meet. What is he afraid of and what is he hiding from?”, said Malanchuk.
According to Malanchuk, Worthan agreed on June 16 at the “Chat with the Chairman” meeting at Fire Station 6 to debate him. But Worthan got angry and told Malanchuk to “Go back to where you came from… get out of here!,” Worthan retorted.
Born in Russia, Malanchuk took Worthan’s statement that he did not mean to go back to Winston, Georgia where Malanchuk now lives. Worthan quickly apologized and said he “didn’t mean it that way”.
Malanchuk explained to Worthan that he is an American citizen and there is no place else to go. Malanchuk apologized to the firemen and county’s employees who heard the conversation.
Malanchuk is running on a platform to cut government spending and keep property taxes as low as possible.
“Worthan’s spending is not sustainable and might bankrupt people and government of this county with his out of control spending and unprecedented growth of the government”, said Malannchuk. “I will bring a fiscally responsible management style back to Douglas County. The taxpayers can not afford four more years of Mr. Worthan’s tax increases, flip flopping and spend liberal policies.”
For more information visit: www.Igor2008.com
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