An investigation into a report of suspected arson last week led authorities to a convicted sex offender wanted out of Cook County for a probation violation. Detectives with the Coffee Co. Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation after receiving a complaint of arson that had reportedly occurred at a residence in the Bridgetown area of the county. During the course of the investigation, authorities were led to an individual identified as Marvin Vickers. It was soon discovered Vickers was a wanted fugitive and a convicted sex offender who had failed to update his address information as required by law. Detectives were…
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Two people were charged with multiple offenses, including intent to distribute cocaine, following an incident last Friday. Detectives with the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit executed a search warrant on a residence at 375 Sandy Springs Rd., where authorities discovered an undisclosed quantity of cocaine, marijuana, packaging materials, and a firearm. As a result of the investigation, Jeremiah Jones (44) was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana. Tamalia Denise Jones (42) was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Jeremiah Jones
A search warrant executed last week at a Douglas residence resulted in the arrests of two men, one a wanted fugitive, on suspicion of distributing cocaine. Detectives with the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, assited by the Douglas Police Department, Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, and the Douglas State Probation Office, performed the search at a home on South Manilla Ave. and discovered quantities of crack cocaine, marijuana, and packaging materials, authorities said. Deqwavious Deshawn Hawkins (23) and Montel Jermaine Jackson (21), both of Douglas, were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. Jackson was also a wanted fugitive…
The Alma Police Department and the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office seized ¼ ounce of crystal methamphetamine, 1 ½ ounces of marijuana, over two dozen pain pills, and over $500 cash Friday following two separate incidents at Parker’s Food Mart and Road Runners in Alma. APD and BCSO arrested Scott Andrew Brewer (27 of Hazlehurst) for purchase of a controlled substance (pain pills), possession of methamphetamine, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana; Steve Allen Barnard (40 of Waycross) for sale of a controlled substance (pain pills); Michael Lando Crews (32 of Waycross) for misdemeanor possession of marijuana; and Delbert Clifford Dyal (48…
WALB – TV reported Friday afternoon the arrest of Atkinson County Probate Judge Marjorie Lee O’Brien. O’Brien faces one count of theft by taking and one count of violation of oath of office in regards to an incident involving between $12,000 and $13,000. O’Brien was released from jail Friday on bond.
An investigation into the suspected abuse of three juveniles led to the arrest of an Alma man Thursday, who now faces multiple battery, abuse, and drug-related charges. Woodrow Joyner (47) has been charged with three counts of battery, three counts of cruelty to children – first degree, and one count of sale of a controlled substance. Alma officials says Joyner’s arrest followed at least two separate incidents on prior dates involving the abuse of three juveniles, ages 2, 9, and 11. Investigators determined alcohol was involved in the incidents, and authorities also discovered Joyner had been illegally selling pain…
The City of Douglas and the Georgia Department of Transportation announced today that Iron Road is now open for through traffic. The road was closed in Nov. 2016 for the construction of the expansion of Perimeter Road. “The City of Douglas and Georgia Department of Transportation would like to thank the citizens of Douglas for your patience during the time the road was closed due to work progress to start construction on the overpass on Hwy. 135,” officials stated in a press release Thursday.
Coffee County sheriff’s officials are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 43-year-old man who was last seen Jan. 18. Shawn Wayne Brooker is described as a white male, approximately 6’1″, 190 lbs., with blonde hair and hazel eyes. He has a tatoo on his uper right arm of a “T” and a black tiger on his upper right chest. Brooker was last seen wearing light color blue jeans, a red/black reversible jacket, and black tennis shoes. Anyone with information on Mr. Brooker or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Coffee County Sheriffs Office at (912) 384-4227 or Coffee…
Eric Litwin, author of Pete the Cat and other popular children’s books, visited with students at Citizens Christian Academy Monday morning. Litwin interacted with students and teachers through music, dance, and reading. Mr. Litwin is the original author of the Pete the Cat series, along with The Nuts and Groovy Joe. According to his website, ericlitwin.com, Litwin’s books have sold over 8.5 million copies, been translated into 13 languages, and won 18 literacy awards including a Theodor Geisel Seuss Honor Award.
Two people were arrested on methamphetamine and other charges Jan. 9 during an investigation of suspected drug activity occurring at the Douglas Inn motel. Authorities stated they approached a man identified as Kadeem Rashad Williams who was attempting to enter a room in which the investigation was focused. Officials stated Williams advised the detectives he had some drugs in his hand, determined to be methamphetamine, which he gave to detectives. Williams was also found to be in possession of a Taurus 9mm pistol. While attempting to locate the person who had driven Williams to the location, detectives observed a small…