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Eleven people have been indicted on federal charges for importing and trafficking methamphetamine throughout southeast Georgia. The 17-count, 20-page indictment returned by a federal grand jury charges the defendants in a longstanding conspiracy to import and distribute methamphetamine, a deadly and highly addictive stimulant, in Laurens, Ware, Telfair, Dodge, Bacon and Coffee counties, said Southern District United States Attorney Bobby L. Christine. Multiple firearms were seized during the operation, and several of the defendants are charged with possession of a firearm while trafficking drugs. Charged in the federal indictment are: Enio Camacho-Pineda (31, Atlanta Area) a/k/a “Tony,” a/k/a “Tony Montana”;…

Sunday shortly before 8 p.m., officers from multiple agencies in Coffee County responded to a shooting at Rockin’ Roll Bowlin’, 1300 Southeast Bowens Mill Road. In addition to the Douglas Police Department, officers from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol also responded. On arrival, officers found multiple vehicles in the parking lot that had been struck by gunfire. Officers checked the location, inside and out, and found no persons with any injuries related to this incident. Officers were able to locate several individuals at locations, other than the bowling alley, that were believed to be involved…

Our community was deeply saddened when the life of Mr. Matthew Eric Rolax, Sr. came to a close on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the son the late Clyde Wesley Rolax and Elizabeth (James) Brinson. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Wesley Rolax; one aunt, Mary Crockett; and uncles, James, Roosvelt, Mozell and Willie Lee Reed. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Elizabeth (James) Brinson of Douglas; children Matthew Eric (Monica) Rolax Jr. of Moultrie, Ikedia Rolax and Marquavious Paulk, both of Douglas; brothers Robert (Jennifer) Rolax of Douglas, Clyde (Shelly) Rolax of Valdosta, and…

Mrs. Mary Frances Zanders Davis, age 73 of West Green, passed away Thursday night, October 25, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Davis was born June 24, 1945 to the late Herb Zanders and the late Eliza Nipper Zanders. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Wayne Zanders and Bradford Zanders, and a sister, Glenda Faye Hartley. Mrs. Davis was a homemaker. She was a member of West Green Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband James Davis of West Green; children Alvin Davis and his wife Debbie of Douglas, Randy Davis and…

Mr. Billy Cecil Kimbrell, age 77 of Fitzgerald, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 24, 2018 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Kimbrell was born March 7, 1941 to the late Joseph Benjamin Kimbrell and the late Alma Lee Barrentine Kimbrell. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father: Obide Morris Alexander and a sister, Gwennell Walsh. Mr. Kimbrell was a lineman with Georgia Power for over 35 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army and he attended New Corinth Calvary Holiness Church. Survivors include wife Myrtle Ione Threatt Kimbrell of Fitzgerald;…

Mrs. Hazel Darlene Green Kellogg, age 55 of Douglas, passed away late Wednesday night, October 24, 2018 at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross following a short illness. Mrs. Kellogg was born December 17, 1962 to the late Ralph Allen Green and the late Hazel Mae Plummer Green. Survivors include: Husband Orie Douglas Kellogg of Douglas; children Priscilla Rose Kellogg, Christopher Allen Kellogg and Dallas Cheyenne Kellogg Wells, all of Douglas; brothers Ralph Allen Green of Lake Wales, Fla., and Randy Allan Green of Okeechobee, Fla.; half-sister Addie Bennett of Louisville, Ky.; 15 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins…

On October 25, 2018, Jasmine Williams was found guilty of malice murder and felony murder for the death of Greg Swinson. Judge Andy Spivey, who presided over the proceedings, sentenced her to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney John Rumker. The evidence presented at trial showed that Williams and Swinson, who were in the process of breaking up, were at Williams’ residence. Swinson woke Williams’ roommate to show him scratches all over his back that he said Williams caused. Williams herself testified that she retrieved a Smith &…

Coffee County Sheriff Doyle Wooten is happy to announce its 2018 Officer of the Year, Sgt. Ben Munford. Sgt. Munford earned this year’s designation after being overwhelmingly selected by his peers and was honored this week by the Douglas Exchange Club. Sgt. Munford, who currently serves at the Coffee County Courthouse providing courtroom and other security-oriented duties, has been with the sheriff’s office for 29 years. During that time, he has worked in nearly all departmental capacities including serving as a jail officer, road patrol deputy, criminal investigator, transport officer, civil process server, and school resource officer. In previous…

Mr. Greg Lee Harrison, age 49 of Douglas, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Harrison was born November 15, 1968 to Olan Frederick Harrison, Sr. and Leola Gertrude Wooten Harrison. Mr. Harrison, a native of Ocala, Fla., installed car stereos and was also a mechanic and electrician. Survivors include children Keegan Harrison, Brittany Ellen Bazemore, Ryan Lee Harrison and Colton Lee Harrison, all of Douglas; fiancé Erika Jones of Douglas; parents Olan Frederick and Leola Gertrude Wooten Harrison of Nicholls; brothers Leon Frederick Harrison of Nicholls and Olan Frederick Harrison, Jr.…

Mr. Lonnie Shelton Shrouder, age 83, of Ambrose, passed away early Sunday morning, October 21, 2018, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born July 29, 1935 to the late J. J. Shrouder and the late Donnie Whiddon Shrouder. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by 10 siblings, Herbert Shrouder, Loran Shrouder, Sr., Jimmy Shrouder, Cecil Shrouder, Ed Shrouder, E. J. Shrowder, Junior Shrouder, Pud Shrouder, Myrtle Bennett, and Lucille Teston. Mr. Shrouder, a native of Broxton, was a prominent farmer in the Ambrose community. He had enjoyed raising livestock and different farm animals. He…