Two people were arrested on cocaine and methamphetamine charges following a recent traffic stop initiated by local authorities. Coffee County sheriff’s officials reported Monday an individual identified as Chesley Harrell was stopped for not wearing a seat belt. Harrell gave consent to search the vehicle, and officers discovered an undisclosed amount of crack cocaine and methamphetamine. Harrell was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and a passenger, identified as Melissa Carpenter, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Chesley Harrell
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County Childhood Cancer Awareness Group of Coffee County (CCAGCC) President Barbara Dockery recently announced the awarding of a $1,500 grant from the Community Foundation of Coffee County’s Community Grant to benefit CCAGCC’s travel expense project for the Coffee County area. The mission of CCAGCC is to provide financial assistance, emotional and spiritual support and information for the families of children with cancer. “Children diagnosed with childhood cancer and their families are required to make frequent trips to out of town hospitals and doctors for treatment. These funds will be used to supplement CCAGCC’s program for assisting families with that travel…
In response to Hurricane Matthew’s anticipated landfall and current tracking of the storm, City of Douglas officials are urging residents to prepare for this incoming storm and the influx of evacuees as soon as possible. Evacuees will have effects on our local shelters, gas supply, traffic, and health care agencies. In all, thousands of people have been ordered or urged to leave their homes in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. “Douglas and Coffee County are expected to receive several hundred evacuees as soon as today, and we need to support them and make sure they are safe as well as…
Covered Wagon Country Buffet & Catering will open its doors tomorrow, Oct. 6, at South Pointe Plaza, Suite E, located on U.S. 441 S. in Douglas. Restaurant hours are Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Coffee County man currently serving a probation sentence was arrested recently on numerous drug-related charges after authorities conducted a search of his residence. Coffee County sheriff’s officials reported the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit and the Douglas State Probation Office conducted a 4th Amendment waiver search at the home of Joe Willie Weathers at 1789 206 Conn., Douglas, Ga. During the search, authorities say Weathers was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, Alprazolam-1mg tablets, and Alprazolam-.5mg tablets. Weathers was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and two counts of possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance.
An absconded sex offender wanted in West Virginia was captured in Coffee County earlier this week after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Douglas city streets. Just after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, a Coffee County Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on W. Ward St. and McDonald Ave. The driver of the vehicle sped away and a pursuit ensued. After striking a tree in the area of S. Coweta and Ethel St., the driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Local and state law enforcement agencies established a perimeter around the area, and the suspect was found…
A 68-year-old Nicholls man was arrested on drug and firearms charges recently after authorities executed a search warrant at his residence. Officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Nicholls Police Dept., Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, and H.E.A.T. traffic units raided the home of John Charles Drummond at 820 North Coffee St. in Nicholls around 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 20. A search of the residence led to the discovery of several prescription medications, an undisclosed quantity of marijuana, scales, packaging materials, and a loaded firearm. Drummond was arrested at the scene and charged with possession of a…
Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce representatives issued a warning Tuesday that several area locations have been targeted as part of a phone scam. “It has come to our attention that some of our local businesses have been receiving calls about paying to be on our Chamber Membership Directory,” officials stated. “These calls are being made by a male named Tom, who claims to be a part of our staff. Be aware, this call is a scam.” If you have any questions or have been contacted by this indiviudual, call the Chamber at 912-384-1873.
An investigation into a suspected case of child molestation that began last year resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old man this week on various sexually-related criminal charges. Douglas police stated officials were notified of a reported sexual assault committed against a 14-year-old female victim on July 25, 2015. Authorities quickly established the female had been the victim of a sexual assault, and a suspect was identified. The alleged attacker initially denied having any relations with the victim, officials said. Evidence obtained during the investigation was sent the GBI Crime Lab for analysis, and investigators received those results on Sept.…