Waynesboro police officer loses residence, possessions in fireplace

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Waynesboro police are amassing donations for an officer who misplaced his residence in a fireplace Thursday night time.

Workers Sgt. Gregg Stroud and his household misplaced their residence and all belongings inside, in accordance with Police Chief Willie Burley.

“I’m positive you all notice how devastating a loss akin to this may be, particularly throughout this time of 12 months,” Burley posted on Fb. “We’re asking our neighborhood to come back collectively to assist.”

Anybody who needs to make a donation can achieve this on the police station, 628 Myrick St., between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday by means of Friday.

“We can be pleased to offer present a receipt,” Burley mentioned.

Those that need to make a donation outdoors enterprise hours can name dispatchers at 706-554-8029, and they’ll have an officer meet you on the police station.

“100% of all donations acquired will go to Workers Sergeant Stroud,” Burley mentioned. “Should you would slightly donate on to Workers Sergeant Stroud, you’ll be able to donate by means of Money App $GreggStroud1979.”

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