Author: Staff Reports

An officer who responded to a potential domestic issue took a Douglas woman into custody when he found that she had three active warrants. The incident report states that on July 2, 2025, just before 8:30 p.m., an officer responded to a domestic incident. When the officer arrived, Patricia Williams, 39, of Douglas, asked her if she had a valid driver’s license and if she had any warrants for her arrest. The report says that her husband told her she had warrants but she “knew she didn’t.” The officer ran her information, according to the report, and found that Williams…

On July 7, 2025, a Douglas police officer arrested a subject, later identified as Brian Keith Fuller, 47, of Douglas, on several alleged violations after the officer stopped him for allegedly unlawfully walking in the street. The incident took place at South Fales Avenue and Bryan Street Circle. The incident report states that around 12:30 a.m. on July 7, the officer saw Fuller walking in the roadway. He got out with Fuller and ran his information. The officer discovered that Fuller had a warrant for his arrest, according to the report. He verified the warrant and took Fuller into custody.…

On July 1, 2025, an officer from the Douglas Police Department investigated a robbery by sudden snatching call on North Pearl Avenue. The incident report states that the officer went to the location and spoke to the victim who said that a female, later identified as Shyann Nicole Lundy, 42, of Douglas, snatched $100 out of his shirt pocket as he attempted to give her $5. The victim said that as she ran way, she dropped the money several times and picked it up. She ran in the direction of First Congregational Church on West Alunza Street. The victim followed…

Emma Russ, an ambassador with Coffee High School’s Public Service and Education Academy, has been selected to serve in the prestigious United States Senate Page Program. Only 30 students are chosen across the nation to assist the 100 U.S. Senators each session. Emma’s dedication to public service and leadership reflects the highest ideals of our academy and school community. Her participation in this historic program places her at the heart of the nation’s legislative process, offering her a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness government in action while representing Coffee High School with pride and distinction. Emma’s selection to this program is…

A sex offender who was registered in Jeff Davis County was arrested in Coffee County after she allegedly moved over here and didn’t change her address. According to a report from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, on June 24, 2025, a deputy responded to a criminal trespass call at 9129 Old Axson Road. The deputy spoke with the complainant on the scene and was told that Linda Faye Steedley-Crews, 44, was trespassing at the location. Steedley-Crews is a registered sex offender in Jeff Davis County, the report says. The report says that Steedley-Crews told the responding officer that she had…

This year, the July 4 fireworks started a little early at a house on Lagens Way. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, on July 4, 2025, deputies responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Lagens Way. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant who alleged that she was physically assaulted during a confrontation at the location. Following the investigation and corroboration from eyewitnesses, 50-year-old Bonnie Marie Duque was identified as the primary aggressor in the incident. Deputies located Duque a short time later and placed her under arrest without incident. As a…

A domestic call at a residence on Highway 32 West landed a Coffee County man in jail after deputies found him allegedly hiding in a nearby field. According to a press release from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, on the evening of July 8, 2025, deputies responded to the residence in reference to an alleged domestic dispute. When they arrived, they spoke with the female victim, who displayed visible injuries consistent with battery, the release says. As the investigation continued, officers found the suspect, identified as Juan Garcia Jimenez, 23, in a field near the residence. The release states that…

On July 6, 2025, a traffic stop conducted by a Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy resulted in the arrest of Robert Dean Turner, age 62, for suspected possession of methamphetamine. At approximately 1:18 AM, a deputy initiated a stop on Spring Oak Street in Douglas in which Turner was the driver. Upon speaking with Turner, he admitted to being on probation for possession of methamphetamine. During the investigation, deputies discovered a baggie containing a white, crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine. Turner was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine. He was transported to the Coffee County Jail where he remains.

An 18-year-old Douglas man was arrested and jailed on numerous charges after allegedly attempted to steal a gun from someone he met on Facebook Marketplace. The suspect, Fritz Barner, 18, of Douglas, was meeting the victim in order to trade a camera for a Smith & Wesson .40-caliber handgun. According to an incident report from the Douglas Police Department, Barner snatched the gun from the victim and ran off, pointing the gun at people who chased him in an attempt to get him to stop. The incident took place around 1:30 p.m. on June 26, 2025, at a local business.…

The Atkinson County School System is implementing a personal electronic device ban at all schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The school system released a statement on its Facebook page Tuesday afternoon. The post states the following: Atkinson County students in grades K–12 are required to keep personal electronic devices — such as phones, earbuds, smartwatches, and fitness trackers — locked and stored throughout the entire school day, from the first bell to the last bell. It is highly recommended that all devices be left at home. Device Storage Procedures by School Level: Why This Policy? Our goal is to:…