Author: Staff Reports

The City of Douglas has received several calls from concerned citizens who are being contacted by an unknown person claiming to be an employee of the City of Douglas. The person on the phone tells the citizen that their utilities will be disconnected if payment is not made over the phone. The City of Douglas does not solicit payment for services through the telephone. Citizens are urged not to release financial information to anyone claiming to be representing the City of Douglas. If a citizen should receive such a call, please try to capture the phone number through caller i.d.…

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the recovery of a total of $4,700 in alleged stolen firearms and power tools as a result two recent investigations. The sheriff’s office states deputies responded to a location off Highway 32 West in reference to a burglary which had occurred between the dates of February 24 and March 31. Several firearms were reported to have been stolen during the incident. Sheriff’s detectives were able to recover several of the stolen guns, which were valued at approximately $3,500. The investigation led to the arrest of Arnaldo Alexis Negron, who was charged with theft…

An armed robbery that occurred early this morning at Aden’s Minit Mart has police searching for one suspect. Douglas police officers responded to Aden’s at 1020 East Baker Highway at around 1:30a.m., following a report of an armed robbery. A store employee stated to the officers that a black male, who was wearing a black hoodie-style jacket, blue jeans, and a black mask that hid his face, entered the store carrying a dark-colored handgun, which he allegedly pointed at the clerk. Officials with the police department state the store clerk gave the offender an undisclosed amount of cash from one…

Two alleged marijuana growing operations have been disrupted by local investigators following the discovery of fifty-seven plants in two separate incidents. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office reports that on June 11, Coffee drug unit detectives and Georgia State Patrol aviation were conducting surveillance when a marijuana grow was discovered in the back yard of 125 South Pointe Drive. As a result, twenty-six plants were found to be growing in a dog pen at the residence, with an additional fifteen being located in a wooded area adjacent to the location. Following the discovery, Travis Eugene Brinson and Jerry Lynn Rawls were…

A man wanted in connection with a home invasion that occurred in January has been arrested and jailed, sheriff’s officials reported Wednesday. Kevin Dontea Coney had been wanted in connection to a home invasion which occurred on January 21 off Yellow Brick Road in Coffee County. Coney was located and arrested Wednesday morning by detectives for his alleged involvement in the incident. Sheriff Doyle Wooten stated his appreciation to the public for information and tips which helped lead investigators to Coney’s apprehension.

Officials with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the community’s assistance in helping to locate convicted sex offender Michael Tyrone Jordan. Jordan was convicted of statutory rape in Coffee County in 2007 and, as part of his sex offender status, is required to report any change of address, as well as an annual report within 72 hours of his birthday. He last listed his address as “homeless,” and was required to give daily reports to his probation office, as well as the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office to advise them of his whereabouts. Sheriff’s representatives state Jordan has failed…

A man accused of beating and robbing a female victim in February has been arrested and detained, officials with the Douglas Police Department reported Thursday. Forty-six-year old Billie Franklin Youngblood has been charged with robbery and simple battery as the result of an investigation by police into the February 28 incident. Officers responded to 501 West Ward Street, Douglas, at around 5:30 p.m. on that date. They were met by a female complainant who stated she was assaulted and robbed. The victim said she was in the parking lot of this location when a white male approached her with his…

The statewide runoff election for State School Superintendent and U.S. Senate is scheduled for July 22, 2014, from 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m. All local polling locations will be open for the election, including Ambrose, Broxton, Bridgetown, Douglas, Nicholls, and West Green. Early voting will take place at the Coffee County Elections Office, 224 W. Ashley Street in Douglas, beginning Monday, June 30 and ending Friday, July 18. Hours for voting will be 8:30a.m. through 5:00p.m., There will be no Saturday voting, and the office will be closed July 4. For more details and information, contact the county elections office at (912)…

Michelle Myers of The Jacksonville Zoo addressed a standing room only crowd at the Douglas-Coffee County Public Library Wednesday, June 18. Myers’ presentation included an informative session on several animals indigenous to the local area, along with a couple extra. She even brought a few of her zoo friends to visit with the audience. To learn more about future events and programs offered through the library system, find their Facebook page at ‘Satilla Regional Library.’ {gallery}Jacksonville-Zoo{/gallery}