Glenda Lang, 58, of Pearson, lost her life following a fatal crash on Highway 441 Sunday night. At this time, little information has been provided. According to a law enforcement officer, the wreck occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Highway 441 near Harvey Vickers Road. While a Georgia State Patrol report has not yet become available, the source told DouglasNow a white pickup truck struck the rear of Lang’s vehicle after a car in front of the truck swerved into the other lane. Lang was transported to Coffee Regional Medical Center and succumbed to her injuries. …
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Keigan Jones of Douglas was recently arrested in connection to an incident that took place in September after his grandmother reportedly believed “the devil was in him.” Jones allegedly entered the home, began destroying things, and slammed his 75-year-old grandmother to the ground in front of two juveniles. According to a Douglas Police Department incident report, on September 19, just before 5:00 p.m., Jones’ grandmother contacted 911, reporting that “something was wrong with her grandson.” She told dispatchers he was “on drugs and out of order, showing out, and the devil was in him.” The officer went to…
Keigan Jones of Douglas was recently arrested in connection to an incident that took place in September after his grandmother reportedly believed “the devil was in him.” Jones allegedly entered the home, began destroying things, and slammed his 75-year-old grandmother to the ground in front of two juveniles. According to a Douglas Police Department incident report, on September 19, just before 5:00 p.m., Jones’ grandmother contacted 911, reporting that “something was wrong with her grandson.” She told dispatchers he was “on drugs and out of order, showing out, and the devil was in him.” The officer went to…
A wanted woman, 49-year-old Virginia Griner, has been apprehended and charged after she left the state with her two children after losing custody of them last week. According to a report, once Griner left court that day, she informed her roommate that she was picking up her children and going to “f***ing run.” On Wednesday afternoon, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office reported that two 8-year-old boys had been missing since December 2. They informed the public that the children were last seen with their mother, Griner, who was possibly driving a silver 2004 Buick Century. Later…
A wanted woman, 49-year-old Virginia Griner, has been apprehended and charged after she left the state with her two children after losing custody of them last week. According to a report, once Griner left court that day, she informed her roommate that she was picking up her children and going to “f***ing run.” On Wednesday afternoon, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office reported that two 8-year-old boys had been missing since December 2. They informed the public that the children were last seen with their mother, Griner, who was possibly driving a silver 2004 Buick Century. Later…
William Strickland of Nicholls is in jail after he allegedly threatened Douglas Police Department Sergeant Stacey Williams by pulling a knife on him at a convenience store. The offense, which comes with a possible 20-year prison sentence, allegedly stemmed from Williams telling Strickland to “mind his business,” according to an incident report. According to the responding officer, he was dispatched to Circle K on the East Baker Highway around 9:00 p.m. on November 29. When the officer arrived, he spoke with Williams, who identified the man, saying he pointed a knife at him. The officer approached a vehicle at…
William Strickland of Nicholls is in jail after he allegedly threatened Douglas Police Department Sergeant Stacey Williams by pulling a knife on him at a convenience store. The offense, which comes with a possible 20-year prison sentence, allegedly stemmed from Williams telling Strickland to “mind his business,” according to an incident report. According to the responding officer, he was dispatched to Circle K on the East Baker Highway around 9:00 p.m. on November 29. When the officer arrived, he spoke with Williams, who identified the man, saying he pointed a knife at him. The officer approached a vehicle at…
A man who allegedly assaulted a female with her 12-year-old child in the home is now facing more than 20 years in prison if convicted. A copy of a report from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office states that the incident leading to the charges against 22-year-old Bradley Camden Spikes occurred on December 2 around 1:30 a.m. A CCSO sergeant was dispatched to the scene, a residence on Timber Trail, and spoke to a Nicholls Police Department officer upon arrival. The sergeant was informed that the officer was looking for the suspect outside, who they both located…
The Coffee County Drug Unit arrested two on drug charges yesterday, with one of the suspects on probation and the other out on bond. According to CCDU investigators, they witnessed a suspected drug transaction yesterday afternoon on Daisy Avenue and Green Oak Street, prompting them to conduct an investigation. One of the suspects was identified as 26-year-old Matthew Mullins, who was discovered to be on probation. A search was conducted, which led to Mullins receiving charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of a drug-related object. In July 2021, Mullins was arrested on counts…
In 2018, John Myron Coffee tragically lost his life at age 19 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Two months later, friends and family organized a scholarship fund and held a fundraiser in his memory. The John Myron Coffee Memorial WOD (CrossFit parlance for Workout of the Day) took place that first year and has continued each year since. Next week will be the fourth year of the competition. Coffee played football for the Coffee Trojans and wore #63. He was a true Trojan at heart. Proceeds from the event will provide a $1,500 scholarship for…