A slew of first responders converged on George Deen Road earlier this week to investigate a side-by-side accident involving three juveniles. All three were transported to Coffee Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The accident occurred on June 22, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m. and involved a 2023 Polaris Ranger XD. According to an incident report from the Georgia State Patrol, the Ranger was traveling west on George Deen Road when it began to spin in the eastbound lane of the road. The vehicle traveled 70 feet across both lanes of traffic. It left the road then went into…
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A 57-year-old was arrested and charged with aggravated stalking after he allegedly violated the conditions of his bond following a battery arrest a week prior. According to reports from the Douglas Police Department, Tony La’Anthony Jones, 57, of Douglas, was arrested and charged with simple battery on June 1, 2026. He was granted a bond in magistrate court on June 3 but as a condition of his bond, he could not have any contact – direct or indirect – with the victim. A week later, on June 8, as the victim was arriving at work at 6 a.m., Jones allegedly…
The Douglas Municipal Airport was a featured stop during the four-day Air Race Classic, a women’s air racing event that began three days ago at the St. Louis Regional Airport. The event celebrates the legacy of 97 years of women’s air racing, which began with the Women’s Air Derby back in 1929. Forty-five teams comprised of over 100 pilots are in the race, which spans 2,744 miles. The race is an important one for women’s aviation and it boasts a tremendous heritage – Amelia Earhart flew in the first edition of the race. Flying under team names such as the…
The production crew filming the movie Taksil wants everyone to know that today’s schedule includes filming scenes involving gunfire and an ensuing police response. If residents near the location hear gun shots and see police activity, do not be alarmed. The scene will be filmed at 3751 East Baker Highway – a few miles east of town on Highway 158. The gunfire will be simulated; no live rounds will be used. Police vehicles, uniformed officers, and other emergency vehicles will be present. Filming is expected to last from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with the simulated gunfire beginning around 8…
The GBI has charged Zachary B. Harper, age 47, of Hazlehurst, with one count of Felony Murder and one count of Malice Murder in connection with the 1996 homicide of 54-year-old James Hand. On June 1, 1996, Jeff Davis County Sheriff’s Office (JDCSO) deputies discovered Hand’s body with multiple gunshot wounds on the roof of the Full Gospel Church of Snipesville in Jeff Davis County. The initial investigation showed that Hand, the pastor of the church, was repairing the roof when he was shot and killed. Shortly after discovering Hand’s body, JDCSO requested the GBI to assist with the investigation.…
A 20-year-old was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly fired a gun down Montgomery Avenue earlier this month. A Douglas Police Department report describing the incident states that just before 2 p.m. on June 1, 2026, an officer responded to a shots fired call on Montgomery Avenue. When he arrived, he spoke with the complainant who said that an individual identified as Jerrod Cooper, 20, of Douglas, had been at her house with a handgun. Cooper allegedly fired multiple shots with the gun pointed southbound down Montgomery Avenue. After firing the weapon, the report says that Jerrod got into…
Douglas police officers arrested a woman following a domestic dispute on Daughtry Avenue during which she allegedly hit her boyfriend twice. A report describing the incident states that on June 6, 2026, at around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a North Daughtry Avenue address in reference to a domestic incident. The report says that a male and a female at the home were arguing. The male victim says that he got up to leave the property during the argument when the female, Tiffany Cabanas, 38, of Douglas, hit him more than once. According to the report, Cabanas said that the…
An alleged domestic incident that took place at Cherokee Heights Mobile Park just after 4 p.m. on June 10, 2026, led to an arrest on aggravated assault charges. According to the incident report from the sheriff’s office, officers responded to a domestic call at a home in the park. The complainant stated that her ex wouldn’t leave the house and he had assaulted her, the report says. In the report, the complainant said that her ex was at her house watching their child while she was at work. Her ex, identified as Jaheim Tyrese Melvin, 23, of Pearson, refused to…
Officers from the Broxton Police Department and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop and arrested a 21-year-old on illegal drug charges after officers found a quantity of suspected methamphetamine inside the vehicle. According to an incident report from the sheriff’s office, around 10 p.m. on June 8, 2026, a Broxton police officer stopped a 2006 Lincoln Town Car that was not maintaining its lane and nearly struck two other vehicles head-on. As the Broxton officer made the stop, a deputy showed up as well. The driver was identified as Lakia Tanteana Nevaeh Johnson, 21, of Douglas. Micah…
60-year-old Cleveland Tanksley of Douglas was arrested on illegal drug charges following what authorities call a lengthy investigation inside the city of Douglas. According to a sheriff’s office incident report, agents from the Douglas-Coffee County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 103 Spooner Court in Douglas. When agents entered the home, they discovered a quantity of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, cash, digital scales, and a handgun. As a result of the investigation, Tanksley was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He was transported to the Coffee County Jail and later released on a…