November 23rd 2023.
Early in the morning on November 14th, Fayette County deputies responded to a call from a concerned citizen reporting a possible break-in. Around 2:15 a.m. the caller had seen an individual wearing a ski mask, suspiciously peering into the windows of a closed business.
The deputies arrived at the scene and spotted a man matching the caller's description. This man, Desjuan Toliver, a 29-year-old resident of LaGrange, was arrested after the deputies discovered he was carrying pieces of concrete. A further search revealed car keys hidden in his sock, raising further suspicions about his motives.
The arrest was further solidified when the deputies identified a GMC Yukon and a trailer parked nearby. The trailer contained more pieces of concrete, ratchet straps and moving blankets - tools that suggested a premeditated attempt at burglary. Toliver was booked into the Fayette County Jail, facing charges that include loitering, prowling, and criminal intent to commit burglary.
Sheriff Babb was reported to have said that there is usually an uptick in crime during the holidays. This is especially true in Fayette County, GA, where the rate of violent crime is 12, notably lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is more of a concern, coming in at 30.4, slightly higher than the U.S. average of 35.4. This paints a picture of a county where, though it enjoys relative safety from violent incidents, tends to lean more towards property crimes such as burglary and theft.
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