Author: Staff Reports

Friday afternoon, Sheriff Fred Cole along with Douglas police chief Brannen Pruette and Coffee County School System police chief Chris Elrod announced that law enforcement had received a threat regarding this weekend’s Coffee High School alumni events. The alumni bash began Thursday with events planned through the weekend.   The exact nature of the threat has not been revealed. It is, however, credible enough that local law enforcement have taken notice and pledged a greater police presence, particularly at Friday night’s football game between the Coffee Trojans and the Lee County Trojans at Jardine Stadium.   Here is the announcement…

A 33-year-old Douglas man, identified as Markease Robinson, was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly fled from a police officer who attempted to stop him after the officer saw Robinson walking in the middle of West Jefferson Street. The incident happened on September 20, 2025, at approximately 2 p.m. According to an incident report from the Douglas Police Department, the officer observed Robinson walking in the street. He recognized him as Robinson. The officer got out of his vehicle and asked to speak with him. The report says that Robinson shrugged his shoulders and took off running through the…

The Coffee Lady Trojans lost to the Irwin County Indians 3-0 Monday afternoon in Ocilla. Coffee is 18-6 on the season with two games left. The Lady Trojans managed just three hits – one each from Kanlee Douglas, Jocelyn Fender, and Maggie Brown. Fender’s lone hit was a double. Douglas and Brown both saw action in the circle against Irwin. Douglas went three innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on four hits while striking out three and walking none. Brown also threw three innings. She allowed one hit and struck out seven. The Lady Trojans play the Jeff Davis…

A 39-year-old Douglas woman was arrested and jailed after she allegedly sent nude photos of another woman to one of the victim’s relatives without permission, according to an incident report from the Douglas Police Department. The report says that on September 4, 2025, officers responded to a Gordon Street address to meet a complainant. Once officers arrived, they saw where the suspect, identified as Alma Delia Abonza, 39, had allegedly sent nude photos of a relative of the complainant to the complainant. The complainant’s relative and a family member of Abonza had been in a dispute. Abonza had allegedly gotten…

The Coffee Trojans have evened their record at 3-3 overall and 1-0 in Region 2-5A thanks to a 28-7 victory over the Northside-Warner Robins Eagles on Friday night in Warner Robins. After a scoreless first quarter, the Trojans took a 21-7 lead into halftime. Tresean Smith, CJ Stinson (blocked punt, recovered the ball in the end zone), and Bobby Reynolds all scored in the second quarter. In the third quarter, full-time linebacker and part-time running back Jordan Solomon scored Coffee’s final touchdown of the night. The Eagles scored their only touchdown early in the second quarter and took a 7-0…

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…