PRESS RELEASE – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office issued the following statement on social media in regards to ongoing scams around the county: “We have a warrant for your arrest!” Great, now that I have your attention, DON’T fall for this scam. The FBI, GBI, DCSO, etc., are NOT going to call you and tell […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Saturday, June 22, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s “STING” Unit were conducting a concentrated patrol in the Gumlog Road and Brookhaven Circle areas in response to tips received by the Sheriff’s Office regarding illegal drug activity. Multiple arrests were made. During the evening, deputies conducted a traffic stop at the […]

PRESS RELEASE – Each year during the week of July 4th, Dade County Sheriff’s Office and Dade County 911 receives multiple calls in reference to people shooting fireworks in the county. Most of those calls fall within the legal limits of the law, and results in the possible delay of crucial resources to legitimate emergencies. […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga – On July 1, 2024, at a little after 2:30 AM, Cpl. Alexander Zeno conducted a traffic stop on a silver passenger car due to a tag light violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, Cpl. Zeno could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Cpl. Jarrett Chandler backed up Cpl. Zeno […]

PRESS RELEASE – According to Sheriff Gary R. Sisk on July 3, 2024, at approximately 9:30 AM, deputies from the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a distressing incident at a residence on Neal Drive, in Rossville, GA. The incident involved a 14-year-old male who sustained a gunshot wound. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies […]

PRESS RELEASE – The GBI has arrested and charged Zatorian Y’Deetris Lacy, age 21, of Toccoa, GA, with misdemeanor obstruction and disorderly conduct, Christopher Lee Lacy, age 37, of Toccoa, GA, with false statements, and Shane Ladarious Lacy, age 20, of Toccoa, GA, with false statements. Agents have taken warrants for Larquavious De’Shyne “Shyne” Colbert, […]

PRESS RELEASE –  The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls from citizens stating they have recently seen black bears on their property. There is nothing the Sheriff’s Office can do about bears being in the area. Black bears occur in three distinct regions in Georgia including the North Georgia mountains, but may range […]

PRESS RELEASE – Fannin County Fire Department would like to thank the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council for helping us obtain the fireworks grant for 2024. The grant is partially funded from fees collected for firework stand permits. This grant paid $20,571.00 towards the purchase of equipment to support our operations and equip our […]

HABERSHAM COUNTY, Ga. – A person of interest has been identified in the multiple break-ins that have occurred in Cornelia. The Cornelia Police Department stated that between the dates of 6/16/2024 – 6/21/2024, the downtown area of the City of Cornelia has experienced multiple break-ins. Chance Hess, 25, has been identified and now has active […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday, June 25th, the Towns County Sheriff’s Office uniform patrol officers were conducting concentrated patrols, and a traffic stop was conducted on Hwy 76 at Anderson Bridge. K-9 Drago was deployed to conduct a free air search and alerted. Probable cause was established to search the vehicle and an amount of […]

DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. – Dawson County Emergency Services personnel responded to a call earlier in the day on June 26. The call was in regards to a vehicle fire off of 136, near the north end of the county. According to a statement released by Dawson County Emergency Services, “the fire did spread to a […]

PRESS RELEASE – On June 19, 2024, deputies responded to a call where an elderly woman had been found walking on Corinth Poseyville Road near Highway 120. Deputies met the complainant and then the victim, Deborah Morgan. Ms. Morgan stated that she was staying with someone close by, but they barely fed her, and someone […]

PRESS RELEASE – The staff at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home learned about a recent scam that is targeting grieving families who have recently had a funeral. Scammers are gathering information from funeral homes’ websites in order to contact these families and ask for additional payment. These individuals pose as funeral directors from the funeral […]

PRESS RELEASE – (June 19, 2024) – As the investigation into the disappearance of 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez of Gainesville enters its third week, the reward for the girl’s safe return is now $50,000.  All of the reward money has been contributed by business and community members who wish to remain anonymous. Sheriff Gerald Couch extended […]

PRESS RELEASE – The White County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in check fraud, which involves checks being stolen and altered. These incidents are being investigated and are part of a bigger problem being seen throughout the country called “check washing”. The crime involves a person(s) stealing mail in bulk looking for checks made […]

PRESS RELEASE – On June 12, 2024, the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama in reference to a commercial burglary that had occurred in the early hours of the morning. Major Donnie Strain advised that the Penske truck involved was believed to be around Walmart in Bremen. Sgt. […]