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It was bound to happen. Pokemon Go is taking the local community by storm, and police are urging citizens to play cautiously. “More people are on our streets, at local landmarks, and wandering our parks in search of Pokemon,” says Police Chief Gary Casteloes. “While this is a great way to get people out and moving, it also causes some safety concerns because the game causes players to be less focused on their surroundings. Our goal is to make sure people are safe while in Douglas.” The police department issued the following safety tips while playing the game. • Do…

Coffee County Sheriff Doyle Wooten has invited the community to support local law enforcement and other emergency responders through a prayer service Wednesday, July 20, at 7:30 a.m. at the flag pole in front of the sheriff’s office. “All law enforcement and first responders are invited to be there if at all possible, and all family members of these personnel have a special invitation to attend and stand by your family, ” Wooten stated. “We are going to surround these personnel with community prayers for a hedge of protection as they go about their daily routines. We will also be…

Local authorities recently arrested one man after discovering a small pot growing operation near Broxton. Acting on an anonymous tip, drug agents searched a wooded area off old Relee Rd. in Broxton for a potential marijuana grow operation. The agents located six marijuana plants being grown in commercial potting soil, along with containers. Subsequent to the discovery and following the investigation, 25-year-old Kaleb Owens of Broxton was arrested at his place of employment and charged with manufacturing marijuana. In a separate incident on July 14, Douglas police officers investigated a suspicious vehicle located on Roper St. in the community park…

An 18-year-old faces multiple drug and other criminal charges after authorities followed a complaint of drug activity around two motels on Douglas’ north side. Coffee County sheriff’s officials reported that Douglas police officers were dispatched to the area of North Peterson Ave. and Walker St. on July 10 in reference to a man engaged in the sale of drugs. Officers arrived and met with an individual meeting the description given in an alley between the Douglas Inn and Fountain Inn. Authorities attempted to initiate an investigative interview with the man when he allegedly attempted to run. The officers caught up…

Douglas police are on the lookout for a stolen Jeep that should be pretty easy to spot. According to officials, the yellow Jeep CJ7 was taken some time between Wednesday and Thursday of this week from 306 Westside Dr. in Douglas. The police department is asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle and the persons responsible, and added the Jeep may still be in the Douglas – Coffee County area. Anyone who has any information pertaining to this case is asked to contact the 911 center at 912-384-7675, the Douglas Police Dept. at 912-384-2222, or the Tips Line…

A 32-year-old Ocilla man is behind bars this morning following a shooting incident that left another man dead. Ocilla Police responded to the 900 block of North Carver St. around 9 p.m., where they discovered the victim, 30-year-old Anthony Walker, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect, identified as Patrick Thrower, initially left the scene, but later turned himself in to authorities. He is charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Officials state the incident remains under investigation.

Coffee County authorities and the Georgia State Patrol responded to an area off Ga. Hw. 32 W. Wednesday afternoon after a CSX train reportedly collided with a semi. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. in the area of Evans Grocery. Few details are known at this time, including any possible injuries. DouglasNow.com will continue to update this story as more information is made available.

Coffee County authorities are searching for two vehicles recently reported stolen and are hoping the public can help. The first vehicle was reported stolen from Midway Trucking and is described as a white, 2002 Chevrolet 4×4 truck (pictured below). The golf cart pictured above was taken from the Baymeadows area. Anyone with information regarding the location of these vehicles, or the person or persons responsible for the thefts, is asked to contact the Coffee County Sheriffs Office at (912)384-4227. Information can also be provided at the Tips Line at (912) 383-TIPS(8477).