A Douglas man was jailed Thursday following an incident earlier this week in which he allegedly fired multiple gunshots at residence following an argument over a drug debt. Coffee County deputies responded to the area of 75 Second Avenue in the Oak Park area just before 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 14 in reference to a report of aggravated assault. Deputies spoke with an individual, identified as Sylvester Miller, who stated an altercation had occurred between him and another man, Michael Weldon. Miller stated they had been drinking, and fist fight ensued when the two got into an argument over money…
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Common sense would tell most people it’s probably a bad idea to carry illegal drugs into the local law enforcement center. Common sense would also tell most men not to enter a ladies’ public restroom. Common sense eludes Donnie Carelock of Wray, Ga. Sheriff’s authorities say Coffee County jail staff observed Carelock in the lobby of the law enforcement center around 10 p.m. Tuesday acting suspiciously. While officials were observing him, Carelock entered the women’s restroom, and authorities went in to retrieve the apparently confused man. Deputies located a plastic bag in the restroom containing anti-anxiety prescription Alprazolam tablets, tobacco,…
A pharmacy technician with the Douglas Wal-Mart store has been jailed after allegedly switching pain medications of customers with acetaminophen. Officials with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office reported today that local drug agents entered into a joint investigation with the Georgia Bureau of Narcotics on Aug. 4. The two agencies were reacting to a complaint from the Wal-Mart pharmacy and Wal-Mart loss prevention associates regarding the improper handling and/or theft of controlled substances. Investigators discovered that 38-year-old Jennifer Herdner of Ambrose, a Wal-Mart pharmacy technician, had on at least three occasions switched prescription pain medications for acetaminophen. Herdner has been…
Coffee County sheriff’s investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a thief. Authorities report that in the early morning hours last Tuesday, Aug. 16, a male subject entered an automobile at a residence on Cutter Rd. and took a number of undisclosed items. The male culprit attempted to break into another vehicle on the property, but was unsuccessful. If you recognize this person, contact the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office at (912) 384-4227 or the tips line at (912) 383-8477 (TIPS). Video courtesy, Coffee County Sheriff’s Office
Alma police reported Wednesday the arrest of two people wanted in connection to passing thousands of dollars in forged checks in the area. The arrests came following a 10-day search for the suspects. Amy and Franklin Gregg Thornton were wanted after APD discovered the couple had forged 17 checks at Parker’s Food Mart and three checks at Jay’s IGA; cash received from the fraudulent checks exceeded $7,000. The pair had returned to Jay’s IGA and were in the process of receiving funds through a forged Western Union document against the victim of the stolen checks when they were arrested. …
The wife of a former Coffee County sheriff’s deputy is behind bars after authorities say she and another individual confessed to a conspiracy to murder her husband. 49-year-old Cindy Youngblood and 24-year-old Reggie Lockhart are currently in the Coffee County Jail without bond after authorities determined the two conspired to kill 51-year-old Anthony Youngblood. The arrests stem from an investigation that began last Thursday, Aug. 11, when sheriff’s deputies responded to a location off Harvey Smith Rd. after receiving a 911 call from a female who advised Mr. Youngblood was at her home stating a black male subject had shot…
Royheem Deeds, wanted in connection to the shooting death of Eastman Police Officer Tim Smith, was arrested along with two others early Monday morning in Florida. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported Deeds was arrested on a traffic stop conducted by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office around 1:30 a.m. on U.S. 1 in Hilliard, Florida. Also in the vehicle were Deeds’ sister, 22-year-old Franshawn Deeds of Lumber City, GA, and 32-year-old Jamil Mitchell, also of Lumber City. All three incdividuals are currently in custody at the Nassau County Jail where they await extradition back to Georgia and face additional charges.…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the alleged murderer of Eastman Police Officer Tim Smith as 24-year-old Royheem Delshawn Deeds Sunday afternoon. The GBI, Eastman Police, and the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in reporting his whereabouts. Officials warn Deeds should be considered armed and dangerous. Officer Tim Smith was responding to a call of a suspicious person around 9:30 p.m. Saturday and was shot while exiting his patrol car to confront the suspect. Smith returned gunfire, and the individual fled the scene. The officer was transported to an area hospital, where he died. Smith began…
An Eastman police officer was killed Saturday night while responding to a call of a suspicious person. GBI officials state preliminary information indicates that at approximately 9:30 p.m., Dodge County 911 received a call for a suspicious person near the intersection of Smith and Main Streets in Eastman. Officer Tim Smith arrived in the area and encountered an individual. Smith exited his patrol car to investigate and was shot by the individual. The officer returned gunfire, and the individual fled the scene. Officer Smith was transported to an area hospital where he died. He was 31-years-old. GBI agents and local…
Topping the list of Coffee County criminals who should probably find another line of work this week is a trio of would-be burglars who would’ve been a lot better off if they’d just stayed home. Sheriff’s officials responded to a residence late last month on Amber Hills Rd. in the Oak Park community around 4:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a burglary in progress. According to authorities, the homeowner observed three individuals in the act of breaking into his home and, when deputies arrived, the team was still present in the victim’s yard. Following what was undoubtedly one of…