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One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on Winchester Road on March 17, as reported by authorities. The arrest was made following the deployment of various advanced tools and technologies by law enforcement. According to sources, "Utilizing the Real-Time Intelligence Center, Flock license plate readers, and traffic cameras, detectives were able to identify and locate the suspect." The arrested individual is identified as Mark Conley, 28, who was taken into custody on March 22 for Assault 1st Degree. Additionally, Conley faces charges related to other warrants and is currently held at the Fayette County Detention Center.

In other news, a grant program aimed at social service agencies has broadened its eligibility criteria to encompass a new priority area, mental health. Furthermore, a section of Devonport Drive is scheduled to be closed starting on Wednesday, March 27, due to sewer construction, with the closure anticipated to endure for two weeks.

Moreover, the community is encouraged to participate in Earth Hour this Saturday, dedicating sixty minutes to environmental causes through volunteering, learning, or assisting others.