The Coffee County Drug Unit recently arrested a convicted felon after investigators discovered over 20 grams of methamphetamine and a handgun inside his vehicle during a traffic stop this week. According to an investigator with the unit, on December 27, a vehicle was pulled over for a taillight requirement on Spring Oak Street around 2:14 p.m. A search of the vehicle revealed over 20 grams of suspected methamphetamine, as well as a .22 handgun. While being questioned by the investigator, the suspect stated that his name was Martin Merrill. However, following an investigation, the man was…
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The Coffee County Drug Unit recently arrested a convicted felon after investigators discovered over 20 grams of methamphetamine and a handgun inside his vehicle during a traffic stop this week. According to an investigator with the unit, on December 27, a vehicle was pulled over for a taillight requirement on Spring Oak Street around 2:14 p.m. A search of the vehicle revealed over 20 grams of suspected methamphetamine, as well as a .22 handgun. While being questioned by the investigator, the suspect stated that his name was Martin Merrill. However, following an investigation, the man was…
A man who previously spent time in prison for multiple convictions on cocaine charges has returned to the Coffee County Jail for the same offense. On Christmas Day, a Douglas police officer reportedly turned off Bowens Mill Road Southeast when she noticed a male sitting at a traffic light without a seatbelt and on his cellular device. The officer stated that she made a U-turn at the entrance of Pineland Bank and got behind the vehicle. Although the traffic light had already turned green, the driver, identified as 44-year-old Shedrick King, was still sitting at the…
A man who previously spent time in prison for multiple convictions on cocaine charges has returned to the Coffee County Jail for the same offense. On Christmas Day, a Douglas police officer reportedly turned off Bowens Mill Road Southeast when she noticed a male sitting at a traffic light without a seatbelt and on his cellular device. The officer stated that she made a U-turn at the entrance of Pineland Bank and got behind the vehicle. Although the traffic light had already turned green, the driver, identified as 44-year-old Shedrick King, was still sitting at the…
Responders with the Douglas Air Evac Lifetime 90 are pulling together to help a longtime flight paramedic, Andrew Kersey, and his family after they lost everything in a fire at their Appling County home on Monday morning. The Douglas Air Evac team shared the news on Tuesday and asked for prayers and thoughts for the Kersey family. They also listed a number of items the family needs, including clothes for their two children. The post states, “The greatest needs are clothing and shoes, towels, washcloths, various home goods, and more. The sizes include: men’s 32/30 pants,…
Responders with the Douglas Air Evac Lifetime 90 are pulling together to help a longtime flight paramedic, Andrew Kersey, and his family after they lost everything in a fire at their Appling County home on Monday morning. The Douglas Air Evac team shared the news on Tuesday and asked for prayers and thoughts for the Kersey family. They also listed a number of items the family needs, including clothes for their two children. The post states, “The greatest needs are clothing and shoes, towels, washcloths, various home goods, and more. The sizes include: men’s 32/30 pants,…
Milton Charles Gainey Jr., 36, who was on probation at the time, was recently arrested by the Douglas Police Department after he led officers on a chase near South Pearl Avenue. During the pursuit, Gainey dropped a backpack that reportedly contained illegal substances, including suspected molly and crack. A report states that on December 20, an officer was en route to a call when she observed Gainey carrying a black backpack and handing another individual “something” before they parted ways. The officer reported that she was familiar with Gainey and ran his name through the system, which showed…
Milton Charles Gainey Jr., 36, who was on probation at the time, was recently arrested by the Douglas Police Department after he led officers on a chase near South Pearl Avenue. During the pursuit, Gainey dropped a backpack that reportedly contained illegal substances, including suspected molly and crack. A report states that on December 20, an officer was en route to a call when she observed Gainey carrying a black backpack and handing another individual “something” before they parted ways. The officer reported that she was familiar with Gainey and ran his name through the system, which showed…
A man who pleaded guilty to statutory rape at 23 in 2014 after admitting to having consensual sex with a 14-year-old is back behind bars. The defendant, Keith Smith, landed himself in custody for allegedly committing probation violations, which included failing to pass a drug test and investigators reportedly discovering porn on his cellphone. During a hearing in the Superior Court of Coffee County over eight years ago, evidence showed that Smith and the victim were at a party at the Fountain Inn motel in July 2014 when the two engaged in intercourse. DouglasNow previously reported…
A man who pleaded guilty to statutory rape at 23 in 2014 after admitting to having consensual sex with a 14-year-old is back behind bars. The defendant, Keith Smith, landed himself in custody for allegedly committing probation violations, which included failing to pass a drug test and investigators reportedly discovering porn on his cellphone. During a hearing in the Superior Court of Coffee County over eight years ago, evidence showed that Smith and the victim were at a party at the Fountain Inn motel in July 2014 when the two engaged in intercourse. DouglasNow previously reported…