Author: Staff Reports

A Douglas police officer arrested Roderick Gaskin, 50, on drug charges during a traffic stop. Gaskin was riding a bicycle at the time. The incident report states that a corporal with the DPD saw Gaskin headed west in the eastbound lane of East Baker Highway. The officer attempted to stop Gaskin by hitting his blue lights. Gaskin then moved to the sidewalk on Baker Highway, still traveling west. Near Columbia Avenue, the report states that crossed to the north side of the street then reached into his shoulder bag and threw a yellow container onto the shoulder of…

A Douglas police officer arrested Roderick Gaskin, 50, on drug charges during a traffic stop. Gaskin was riding a bicycle at the time. The incident report states that a corporal with the DPD saw Gaskin headed west in the eastbound lane of East Baker Highway. The officer attempted to stop Gaskin by hitting his blue lights. Gaskin then moved to the sidewalk on Baker Highway, still traveling west. Near Columbia Avenue, the report states that crossed to the north side of the street then reached into his shoulder bag and threw a yellow container onto the shoulder of…

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…

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…