Author: Staff Reports

A 50-year-old Douglas man was arrested on several charges, including public indecency, after he allegedly chased a woman into a local restaurant and exposed himself to others at nearby convenience store. The incident report states that on September 12, 2025, just after 3 p.m., a deputy responded to a suspicious vehicle call on Highway 221 North. He spoke to the suspect, Allen Sylvanius Green, 50, who was inside the location (a restaurant). In the report, Green said that was at the restaurant attempting to order a drink. The report says that Green’s pants were unbuttoned and his privates were visible.…

A side-by-side vehicle accident tragically claimed the life of an 11-year-old Coffee County elementary school student Saturday night. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, first responders answered a call south of Douglas regarding a side-by-side accident. One of the occupants, 11-year-old Treyvion Edwards, suffered serious injuries as a result of the accident. When emergency personnel arrived, they administered life-saving measures but his injuries were too serious. Treyvion was not driving the vehicle when the crash took place. Treyvion was a popular and well-liked student at Indian Creek Elementary School, both by students and staff alike. A talented athlete, he excelled at football…

Two subjects, one male and one female, have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after they allegedly beat a man with their fists and a shovel in the Oak Park community. According to a report from the sheriff’s office, on September 9, 2025, at around 2:40 p.m., a deputy responded to Coffee Regional Medical Center in reference to an assault. The victim and witnesses at the hospital said that the victim was at a Sand Street address when two individuals – Emmanuel Dishon Green and Courtney Leanne Green, both 31 of Douglas – entered the home and started beating…

Opponents of the 60-house commercial poultry farm that is set to be built in southern Coffee County on a 1000-acre tract of land that borders the Satilla River will hold a town hall meeting Tuesday between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Dogwood Room at Central Square Complex in Douglas. At the meeting, there will be pictures of the site and you will be able to ask questions regarding the potential impact of the project. In July, five plaintiffs – Bruce Brooker, Rebecca Temple, Legrand Roberts, Hamp Adams, and Sims Funeral Homes, Inc., — filed suit against the developers…

A 44-year-old woman from Axson was arrested and charged with false report of a crime after she called 911 and reported there were two active shooters on North College Avenue. In her initial call, she stated that two people had been shot, according to an incident report from the Douglas Police Department. Around 12:30 p.m. on September 13, 2025, officers from both the police department and Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of an active shooter on North College Avenue. They spoke with Christina White, 44, of Axson, who said there were two shooters on top of a…

Douglas police officers jailed a Sanchez Bailey, 33, on several serious charges after he was allegedly involved in a domestic incident with his ex-girlfriend. During the alleged altercation, his ex stabbed him in his arm with a kitchen knife, according to a Douglas police department report. The report states that on September 13, 2025, at around 3 a.m., officers responded to East College Park Drive in reference to a stabbing. When the first officer arrived, he met with the complainant/victim, who was covered in blood. The blood, however, was not hers but that of her ex-boyfriend, whom she stabbed after…

The South Georgia State College Hawks soccer team moved to 5-0 on the season after defeating Oxford College 5-0 at Oxford on Friday afternoon. The Hawks led 3-0 at halftime and scored two more goals in the second half. Nandi Carpenter (21:00, 55:00) and Riley Fisher (26:00, 39:00) scored two goals each. Andrea Cova (52:00) scored a goal as well. Oxford had six shots on goal during the contest. Keeper Jessica Joiner stopped all six. Bailey Maroney, Naely Torres, Madeleine Forschler, and Cova all recorded assists. Carpenter’s goal, the Hawks’ final score of the game, was unassisted. Currently, SGSC is…

Late Tuesday morning, a vehicle fleeing from deputies crashed in the Oak Park neighborhood. Two individuals were in the vehicle. One did not survive while the other suffered serious injuries and was transported for treatment. Below is a statement from the sheriff’s office regarding the incident: “Deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office were conducting proactive patrol when they attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle fled, leading deputies on a pursuit. The suspect gained a significant lead, and when deputies caught up, they found the vehicle had crashed. “The crash resulted in one fatality. One occupant…

Marco Antonio Bautista, 21, of Douglas, remains in jail on arson – 1st degree charges after he allegedly set a fire inside the bedroom of a relative’s home. An incident report states that around 3 p.m. on August 27, 2025, a deputy responded to a Tara Road address in reference to a property damage call. When she arrived, she spoke with the complainant who said that a relative had been setting fires throughout the property. Earlier in the day, the complainant stated in the report, the suspect, Bautista, had set a fire in one of the bedrooms. The bedroom was…

The CCA Lady Patriots won their 12th game of the season with a 9-1 six-inning victory over Twiggs Academy last Thursday in Douglas. Peighton Harper threw a three-hit complete game, surrendering one earned run while striking out nine and walking two. She was also 1-2 at the plate with a walk. Cadence Cravey was 3-4 with three runs and three RBI, including a double and a triple. Brilynn Waldron was 2-4 with two runs scored. The Lady Patriots are 12-3 on the season and return to action today against Robert Toombs Christian Academy in Lyons. First pitch is scheduled for…