Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Firearm Arrests on New Year’s Eve

8 months ago

PRESS RELEASE - On December 31, 2025, Deputy Dustin Smith observed a vehicle failing to maintain its lane by crossing…

Wanted Fugitive Captured Following Tip

8 months ago

PRESS RELEASE - Yesterday, January 7, 2026, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) conducted a follow-up investigation…

Traffic Stop in Stephens County Leads to Three Arrests on Drug Charges

8 months ago

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. - A routine traffic stop in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 4, resulted in the…

Four Defendants Convicted of Murder Following Walker County Jury Trial

8 months ago

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. - On December 9, 2025, a Walker County jury found Marcus Allen Chambers, James Logan Darty, Kayla…

Investigation Ongoing After Domestic Dispute Shooting in Chattooga County

8 months ago

CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. - Investigators with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding a shooting…

Two Former Towns County Sheriff’s Office Officials Arrested in Separate GBI Investigations

8 months ago

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. - Two former officials with the Towns County Sheriff’s Office were arrested Tuesday following separate investigations conducted…

Authorities Warn of New Phone Scam Targeting Local Bank Customers

8 months ago

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. - Law enforcement officials are warning residents about a new phone scam in which criminals impersonate local…

Four Adults Taken Into Custody After Child Found Unlawfully Restrained in Lumpkin County Home

8 months ago

LUMPKIN COUNTY Ga. - Four adults were taken into custody following the discovery of a young child being unlawfully restrained…

Multi-State High-Speed Chase Ends With Arrest After Shoplifting Investigation

8 months ago

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. - A shoplifting investigation escalated into a multi-county, multi-state pursuit that ended with the arrest of a…

Out-of-State Suspect Arrested, Extradited to Haralson County in Child Sexual Exploitation Case

8 months ago

PRESS RELEASE - In May of 2025, we received a cybertip from the Internet Crimes against Children portal. The tip…