According to Sheriff Fred Cole, over the past six months, he, along with his command staff, has been working diligently to strengthen systems, strategies, and partnerships to combat criminal activity across Coffee County. In May 2025, department personnel completed the merger of the City of Douglas Police Department’s Drug Unit with the Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, forming the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit (DCDU). This collaborative team has already produced notable results through focused enforcement and intelligence-led operations.
On November 1, 2025, the CCSO officially launched the Drug Interdiction and Criminal Enforcement Unit (D.I.C.E.), a specialized team dedicated to proactive enforcement aimed at stopping criminal activity in transit along Coffee County’s key transportation routes. Working hand-in-hand with the DCDU and the Criminal Investigative Unit, the D.I.C.E. Unit focuses on identifying and intercepting criminal operations before they reach local neighborhoods. Each agent has received specialized training to better detect and disrupt street-level crime in areas known for criminal activity.
In just the first two weeks of operation, the D.I.C.E. Unit has already shown measurable success:
• November 4, 2025: Agents with the D.I.C.E. Unit, in coordination with the DCDU, made contact with Brittany Gilcris at 2281 Highway 221 North. She was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. A search warrant executed at 144 Weeks Road led to the arrest of Jerome Daniels, who was also found with suspected methamphetamine. Both Gilcris and Daniels have been charged with possession of methamphetamine, a felony under Georgia law. Conviction for this offense can result in significant prison time, fines, and potential probation.
• November 6, 2025: Agents responded to a report of a driver, Windell Douglas, passed out behind the wheel near Nicholls City Hall. A search of the vehicle uncovered suspected methamphetamine. Douglas has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, which carries serious consequences including possible imprisonment, fines, and a permanent criminal record.
• November 7, 2025: Demtric Limike Davis was arrested on active warrants for false imprisonment, family violence battery, and a probation violation. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Coffee County Jail. Convictions for these offenses carry significant penalties, including prison time, fines, and extended probation.
• November 8, 2025: Agents executed a warrant for the sale of methamphetamine at 139 Parkway Road, resulting in the arrest of Randy Keene. Methamphetamine was allegedly found on his person, and a search of the residence uncovered additional quantities. Keene has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, a felony under Georgia law, which can carry lengthy prison sentences, hefty fines, and extended post-release supervision.
• November 8, 2025: D.I.C.E. agents conducted a traffic stop at Madison Avenue and Baker Highway. The driver, Jose Manuel Lopez Sales, was found in violation of multiple traffic laws and had an active ICE detainer. He was taken into custody without incident. Later that same day, agents conducted a traffic stop near Mitchell Street and Baker Highway, where William Shawn v was arrested for driving with a suspended license. Violations such as these can result in fines, court appearances, and, in certain cases, jail time.
“I’ve told you and I’ve told you, criminal activity will not be tolerated in Coffee County and that’s what we will stand on. To put it bluntly, I can show you better than I can tell you. I am proud of the dedication shown by our deputies, detectives, and agents, and we will continue working tirelessly to keep this community safe,” says Sheriff Cole.