A passenger in a vehicle initially stopped by authorities for a seatbelt violation faces multiple drug charges, including trafficking methamphetamine, following an incident earlier this week. Coffee County sheriff’s officials stated a K-9 Deputy with the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit conducted the traffic stop on a burgundy-colored, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe on Landfill Rd. and Jackie’s Ln. last Tuesday, Dec. 27. A passenger, identified as Christina Lee Carpenter, was found to be in possession of approximately 450 milliliters of methamphetamine, which was located inside of a Zaxby’s drink cup. Carpenter was also found to be in possession of 20 Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone…
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Coffee County law enforcement and othes went above and beyond the norm in 2016 to make this Christmas special and memorable. Over 100 children were served during the annual Shop With a Cop event and, over in Nicholls, “Secret Santas” randomly distributed $100 bills to unsuspecting citizens. Russell Flanagan, the man behind the locally popular Coffee County Ga. Police Scanner Facebook page, captured both of these events on video. We have posted Mr. Flanagan’s video of the 2016 Shop With A Cop event at the bottom of this article. The Nicholls “Secret Santa” video can be viewed here. Thanks to…
It saddens and disheartens me beyond words to witness the extremes to which so many American Christians (predominantly white) have voiced their unwavering support and blind allegiance to our president-elect. Prior to the election, I truly believed the argument many of my Christian brothers and sisters presented – they said were voting for Trump because they had no alternative, they had to vote for the lesser of two evils, they didn’t want to vote for him but had no choice. Since Nov. 8, though, the atmosphere has drastically changed in conservative Christian circles. I hear preachers and others proclaiming that…
A man who found a debit card abandoned in an Alma parking lot apparently thought he’d treat himself to a few early Christmas gifts, but authorities had other ideas. Officials stated 49-year-old Stacy Tyle Lee discovered the card in the Bacon County Hospital parking lot and later utilized it on four separate occasions for personal gain. Alma police subsequently arrested Lee, charging the debit card bandit with four counts of financial transaction card.
Douglas Mayor Tony Paulk and city commissioners voted last week to amend the municipal alcoholic beverage ordinance which will allow alcoholic beverages to be consumed and sold on Sundays. Douglas citizens were given the chance to vote on the ordinance in November during the primary election. Citizens voted to allow Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages, as well as Sunday sales for consumption of alcoholic beverages. The amended alcoholic beverage ordinance took effect on December 12, 2016. Citizens should be aware of the exceptions to the days, hours, and sale of the amended alcoholic beverage ordinance. The sale of alcoholic beverages…
A man who allegedly opened fire on two victims earlier this month at Roundtree Park has been identified and arrested by Douglas authorities. Police officials stated officers located and detained 25-year-old Markease Robinson at his home on Monday. Around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, Robinson allegedly approached two people at the park and fired on them before running off. Neither victim was injured during the incident. Robinson has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and reckless conduct. Anyone with information that could further assist in this case is asked to contact the…
A man wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in Alma last weekend has been arrested, officials reported Monday night. Alma Police Chief Michael Leslie stated 18-year-old Shawn Morgan turned himself in to authorities around noon Monday, Dec. 19. Morgan was being sought by police following an incident last Saturday in which a man was robbed at gunpoint while sitting at a stop sign. The victim reported he was struck in the head with a handgun, and his wallet, containing $180 and several credit cards, was stolen. The victim identified Morgan as one of the assailants, and Alma…
Local law enforcement discovered nearly $300 in counterfeit currency, along with high grade marijuana and packaging materials, after a passenger in a vehicle allegedly tried to discard the contraband during a traffic stop last Friday. Coffee County officials initiated the stop on Hwy. 221 N. for reckless driving. According to authorities, the driver attempted to elude officers briefly before pulling into a residence on Spring Meadow Rd. Deputies made contact with the driver of the vehicle, identified as Leetavou Dyshun Pittman, and the passenger, identified as Briana Thigpen. Pittman and Thigpen allegedly stated to officers that they were lost. Deputies…
The Alma Police Dept. is looking for two individuals involved in separate incidents of violence over the weekend. Officials say an Alma man was robbed at gunpoint Saturday morning by three men while stopped at a stop sign on E. 5th St. The victim reported he was struck in the head with a handgun, and his wallet, containing $180 and several credit cards, was stolen. The victim identified two of his assailants as 17-year-old Jeremy Robinson and 18-year-old Shawn Morgan, both of Alma. Robinson was later arrested by Alma police following a foot pursuit, Morgan is still wanted. Officials state…
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified 17-year-old Tydarius Akeem Reed of Douglas as the victim found along a railroad track in western Coffee County early Monday morning. Reed’s body was discovered after local authorities responded around 2:30 a.m. Monday to a portion of the CSX railway system between Dennis Harper Rd. and Palmetto Rd. in reference to a person being struck by a train. GBI agents and local investigators located the body of a black male who, at that time, had been identified. Authorities state the investigation into Reed’s death remains active and ongoing. Anyone…