Press Releases

On September 6, 2024, Crisp County Sheriff’s Office arrested Crisp County High School student Morgan Travelstead after a Crisp County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer was notified of terroristic threats made on an application called TextNow. Following initial investigative efforts by Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division and coordination with the Cordele Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office Morgan Travelstead, 17-year-old male from...

PRESS RELEASE CCSO introduces new 501(c)(3) organization Crisp County Sheriff Youth and Warrior Fund CRISP COUNTY, GA (August 13, 2024): Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the launch of the Youth and Warrior Fund, a dedicated initiative aimed at making a significant difference in our community. “Today marks a pivotal moment as we proudly announce the launch of The Youth and Warrior Fund. Our organization is driven by a profound commitment to uplift underserved...

PRESS RELEASE Carjacking Attempt Leads to One Shot UPDATE: On August 7, 2024, around 10:20 A.M., Crisp County E-911 Communications dispatched Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies to a disturbance that was upgraded to a shooting on HWY 280 W near the Crossroad Store Road intersection. The preliminary investigation indicates that a Grey Dodge Charger stopped on the highway behind a road construction truck. The driver of the Charger, Calvin Williams Jr., a 40-year-old male from Albany,...

PRESS RELEASE Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest CRISP COUNTY, GA (August 2, 2024): On August 1, 2024, around 4:00 P.M., a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet Monte Carlo for improper stopping after the Deputy witnessed the driver stopping in the middle of the road and not wearing a seatbelt. Initially, the driver failed to stop after the Deputy activated lights and sirens. The car finally stopped after going around the Rosewood...

23 Arrested During Operation Shyne Down in Crisp County, Georgia “Today marks a significant victory for our community. Over a year ago, this agency stood on the courthouse steps in Crisp County, surrounded by state and local partners, pledging to work together to address the alarming rise in gang-related criminal activities and youth violence. Operation Shyne Down is a testament to the promise made. This operation is the culmination of nine months of meticulous investigation,...

PRESS RELEASE Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Awards $19,000 Grant to CCSO/CCEMA CRISP COUNTY, GA (July 29, 2024): Crisp County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management Agency receives a $19,000 supplemental payment of the FY 2022 Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Base Award. This award was used to purchase a Traffic Message Board. This vital piece of equipment can...

PRESS RELEASE Investigation Leads to Search Warrant and Drug Arrest CRISP COUNTY, GA (July 26, 2024): On Thursday, July 25, 2024, around 5:50 P.M., the Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (MSNTF) executed a search warrant at 813 17th Ave West, Apartment B Cordele, Georgia. Authorities also executed an arrest warrant for Curtis Harper and a search warrant on his vehicle, a silver Chevrolet Tahoe. At the residence, authorities discovered suspected...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Unveils New Firing Range at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony CRISP COUNTY, GA (July 19, 2024): The opening of this firing range marks a significant step in our commitment to public safety and professional development. This state-of-the-art facility, equipped with the latest technology and training tools, ensures our officers receive the highest level of training. Inveris Training Solutions designed the Range Master 9000 Target System...

PRESS RELEASE Theft at Cordele State Farmers Market CRISP COUNTY, GA (July 19, 2024): On July 18, 2024, at approximately 10:55 A.M., Crisp County E-911 Communications dispatched Crisp County Sheriff's Deputies to the Cordele State Farmers Market in reference to a theft. A vendor at the Cordele State Farmers Market reported a theft of cash that was removed from a wallet inside a vehicle. Crisp County Sheriff's Office is investigating this theft. If you have any information concerning...

PRESS RELEASE Investigation Leads to Search Warrant and Drug Arrest CRISP COUNTY, GA (July 16, 2024): On July 15, 2024, the Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (MSNTF) executed a search warrant at 707 14th Street South Cordele, Georgia, and 206 11th Street South, Suite A, Cordele, Georgia. Authorities discovered multiple clear plastic bags containing a white powdery substance, multiple pre-packaged bags containing suspected marijuana, digital...

PRESS RELEASE Former Crisp County Sheriff's Office Employee Arrested CRISP COUNTY, GA (July 1, 2024): On June 27, 2024, Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received notice of an arrest warrant issued by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office for Ashley Arizmendi. Arizmendi, a civilian employee assigned to the Animal Services Division, resigned from her position upon notification of the warrant and was subsequently turned over to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The Crisp County...

PRESS RELEASE Agency Assist Stolen Truck Recovered CRISP COUNTY, GA (June 26, 2024): On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, around 4:00 A.M., a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling near Omar Heights looking for a possible stolen truck that had been spotted in the area. The Deputy saw a truck in the area, and while he attempted to stop, the driver sped up and failed to stop. After a brief pursuit involving reckless driving, the truck stopped. Three male occupants were in the truck: a...