A local mom and dad were jailed together last week following a domestic spat in which both parties accused the other of destroying personal cell phones. Douglas police were dispatched to Jamestown Dr. last Wednesday in reference to a domestic promblem. In his report, the responding officer wrote, “The complainant informed me that her baby daddy broke her phone and jumped on her. I then spoke with the baby daddy. He informed me that he broke her phone because she broke his.” “Baby daddy,” who was identified as 20-year-old Terrez Sherod Brewton, told officers his phone was valued at around…
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The Coffee County community was shocked and saddened this week to learn of the untimely death of a local, 13-year-old student. Today, Sheriff Doyle Wooten released the following statement: “On June 5, 2015 at approximately 4:21 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 120 Sioux Trail in reference to a possible death of a 13-year-old female. Investigators were called to the scene and later requested assistance from the GBI’s Crime Scene Agent to assist in processing the scene. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday and investigators are awaiting a preliminary report from the medical examiner. I asked that if you have any…
One man was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon with non-life threatening injuries after he and at least one other individual fired multiple gunshots at each other on the property of one of the city’s housing projects. Police responded to Engle Wood Place, which is owned by the Douglas Housing Authority, at the corner of Pine St. and S. Gaskin Ave. around 12:45 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired. City of Douglas Deputy Police Chief Brannen Pruette stated one male, who has not been identified, was taken to the hospital for injuries. That person is also believed to be one of the…
The investigation into whether or not the Jacksonville Police Department (JPD) has been operating illegal speed traps in efforts to raise revenue is apparently not a new issue. Douglas Now learned Monday that the department has faced at least one other similar investigation by the Georgia Dept. of Public Safety which, in 2014, determined the agency not only operated speed detection equipment illegally, but the former police chief blantantly lied about the matter when confronted. A February 27, 2014 letter to former JPD Chief Lee Bell from Public Safety Commissioner Mark W. McDonough, which was obtained by Douglas Now, states,…
A Coffee County native has been confirmed as the victim of a homicide that occurred in Valdosta Friday night. Valdosta police say 25-year-old Marquivius Brockington, formerly of Coffee County, was found dead inside his home just prior to midnight, the victim of multiple gunshot wounds. A press release issued by the Valdosta Police Department stated methamphetamine and marijuana were found in the home, and officials added the murder appeared to be drug related. Authorities have not named any suspects and are asking anyone who may have information regarding the case to contact the Valdosta Police Department at (229) 242-2606 or…
Officials with the Georgia State Patrol stated this week they are currently investigating the Jacksonville Police Department following accusations by Telfair County Sheriff Chris Steverson and others that the department has been operating illegal speed traps. Sheriff Steverson posted the following message to his office’s Facebook page Tuesday: “The Telfair Co. Sheriff’s Office is contacted almost daily by individuals who feel they may have been improperly or illegally ticketed and, in some cases, arrested by City of Jacksonville policemen. If you or someone you know feel you have been victimized by this or any agency you suspect of operating an…
Douglas police arrested two men last week after receiving a report of a street brawl involving at least four individuals in the parking lot of the Fountain Inn motel. Authorites responded to the motel just after 7 p.m. Monday, May 25, and made contact with the complainant, who stated that several men were trying to fight another male. Officers made contact with two of the individuals, who were still involved in a verbal altercation and shouting profanities. Both men, identified as 41-year-old David Lee Jordan and 39-year-old Sinatra Deangels Brewton, both of Douglas, were arrested at the scene on charges…
A two-car collision on East Ward St. involving a pickup and SUV brought traffic to a momentary crawl this afternoon. The accident occurred just after the lunch hour rush, around 1:30 p.m. Fire and EMS officials were dispatched to the scene, as Douglas police rerouted commuters traveling the busy street.
Douglas police are asking the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Decarrdio Valentay Pearson, who they say is responsible for a shooting that occurred last Friday. Officers responded to Aden’s Minit Market at 1020 E. Baker Hwy. on May 29 in reference to a reported shooting. When they arrived, it was learned one victim, identified as 23-year-old Dequatte Tucker, had been shot in the leg. Pearson allegedly fled the scene, and Tucker was taken to Coffee Regional Medical Center for treatment. Warrants have been obtained for the arrest of Pearson on the charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm…
Organizers have scheduled a community-wide candlelight vigil in honor of Coffee County teen Malik Sparkman, who passed away May 17 following a battle with kidney cancer. The vigil will be Friday, June 12 at Jardine Stadium beginning at 8 p.m. Organizers are asking the community to wear their ‘The Spark Lives On’ t-shirts to the event, which are still available at Moore Than Graphics, located at 716 West Ward St. (912-384-2273). Proceeds from the t-shirts will go towards supporting the Malik Sparkman scholarship fund.