Four charged in theft of ATV

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – Towns County deputies responded to Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris Sunday, May 27, in reference to the theft of a 2005 Toro All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Workman valued at $15,000.

On Tuesday, May 29, Towns County deputies, assisted by investigators, recovered the stolen ATV in a wooded area off of Gumlog Road in Young Harris.

Upon further investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, the following suspects were arrested, each charged with one count felony theft by taking:

• Gregory William Greene, 19, of Young Harris;
• Michael Brett Davis, 20, of Young Harris;
  
• Morgan Dakota Smith, 19, of Hiawassee; and
  
• Tyler Wade Persall, 18, of Young Harris.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.