Author: Staff Reports

A man who allegedly shot multiple people 11 years ago at a Coffee County Mobile Home Park is still on the run. David Rios, aka Benjamin Mora Tinajero, aka Angel Mora Miguel, is on Coffee County’s Most Wanted List for three counts of aggravated assault with a gun, first degree burglary, and possession of a firearm/knife during the commission of a crime. On September 23, 2012, a Coffee County deputy responded to a “shots fired” call from Groves Mobile Home Park on Highway 441 South. 911 advised that there was a single victim and the subject with the…

Sometimes getting recognized is a positive. Other times it’s a negative. In this particular instance, Jonathan Cody Thompson would say it was a negative. According to the incident report, on May 8, a deputy noticed Thompson, 33, driving a vehicle and knew that Thompson had a suspended license. The officer stopped Thompson at Bowens Mill Road SE and Brantley Boulevard. Thompson was out on bond for a burglary charge and the officer suspected that he was also involved in the methamphetamine trade. The officer searched the vehicle and found a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Thompson was…

Sometimes getting recognized is a positive. Other times it’s a negative. In this particular instance, Jonathan Cody Thompson would say it was a negative. According to the incident report, on May 8, a deputy noticed Thompson, 33, driving a vehicle and knew that Thompson had a suspended license. The officer stopped Thompson at Bowens Mill Road SE and Brantley Boulevard. Thompson was out on bond for a burglary charge and the officer suspected that he was also involved in the methamphetamine trade. The officer searched the vehicle and found a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Thompson was…

There are a number of reasons why you shouldn’t leave your phone unattended around untrustworthy people. A Douglas woman found that out the hard way when someone she helped out allegedly stole $800 from her account through an unauthorized CashApp transaction. The incident report states that in the early morning hours of May 2, two individuals gave James Turner a ride. They went to the Circle K on the south end of town. The complainant fixed a drink at the soda fountain and set her phone down on the machine. She walked away and left her phone on…

There are a number of reasons why you shouldn’t leave your phone unattended around untrustworthy people. A Douglas woman found that out the hard way when someone she helped out allegedly stole $800 from her account through an unauthorized CashApp transaction. The incident report states that in the early morning hours of May 2, two individuals gave James Turner a ride. They went to the Circle K on the south end of town. The complainant fixed a drink at the soda fountain and set her phone down on the machine. She walked away and left her phone on…

Former NBA player and Douglas native Aaron Swinson visited City Hall on Friday, May 12, 2023. Isaac Swinson, a city code enforcement officer, is Aaron’s brother. Aaron stopped by City Hall to surprise his brother and visit with city staff. Aaron attended Brunswick High School and played at Auburn before landing with the Phoenix Suns. He played with Phoenix during the 1994-1995 season, playing in nine games and averaging 2.7 points, .9 rebounds, and .3 assists per game. After playing with Phoenix, he played professionally in Italy, Spain, and Argentina. Aaron retired in 2005…

Former NBA player and Douglas native Aaron Swinson visited City Hall on Friday, May 12, 2023. Isaac Swinson, a city code enforcement officer, is Aaron’s brother. Aaron stopped by City Hall to surprise his brother and visit with city staff. Aaron attended Brunswick High School and played at Auburn before landing with the Phoenix Suns. He played with Phoenix during the 1994-1995 season, playing in nine games and averaging 2.7 points, .9 rebounds, and .3 assists per game. After playing with Phoenix, he played professionally in Italy, Spain, and Argentina. Aaron retired in 2005…

A Douglas police officer arrested a 56-year-old Douglas man on drug charges following an incident that began at the Circle K on East Baker Highway. The officer reported that he was sitting at the old gas station adjacent to the Circle K around 1 a.m. on May 2, 2023. While he was there, he noticed a white 1992 Jeep Cherokee at one of the gas pumps at the Circle K. Timothy McClelland, 56, was standing at the pumps talking with several people. The incident report states that McClelland kept looking at the officer across the street. …

A Douglas police officer arrested a 56-year-old Douglas man on drug charges following an incident that began at the Circle K on East Baker Highway. The officer reported that he was sitting at the old gas station adjacent to the Circle K around 1 a.m. on May 2, 2023. While he was there, he noticed a white 1992 Jeep Cherokee at one of the gas pumps at the Circle K. Timothy McClelland, 56, was standing at the pumps talking with several people. The incident report states that McClelland kept looking at the officer across the street. …

Former Coffee High School head football coach Ken Eldridge is returning to the head coaching ranks. Coach Eldridge, who last served as a head coach in 2015 at Swainsboro High, has been named the head football coach of the Berrien County Rebels. Eldridge takes over for Tim Alligood, who led the Rebels to a 7-5 mark last season and the school’s first playoff win in 31 years. Eldridge was Berrien’s quarterbacks coach and special teams coordinator last season. The Berrien County Touchdown Club announced Eldridge’s promotion on its Facebook page last week. In the post, Eldridge…