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PRESS RELEASE Fatal Vehicle Fire Crisp County, GA June 10, 2025 On June 9, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a call was received from Norfolk Southern reporting a vehicle fire near Exa Avenue. The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office and Crisp County Fire Rescue responded to the scene and discovered the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. A deceased male was found near the truck, later identified as Mr. Larry Wayne Coleman, a 76-year-old resident of Cordele. His family has been...

PRESS RELEASE FRAUD ARREST Crisp County, GA June 5, 2025 On June 4, 2025, around 3:45 A.M., Deputy Kendrick observed a black Nissan Altima with a temporary tag turning into a residence on Old Hatley Road. Given Deputy Kendrick's familiarity with the area and its residents, he recognized that the vehicle did not belong at that location. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle began to leave the residence but then stopped and backed into the yard. After several minutes of observation,...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County, GA Arrest for Drug and Pandering Charges June 3, 2025 On Monday, June 2, 2025, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, in collaboration with the GBI Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit (HEAT), arrested Steven Jones. This arrest is the result of a lengthy HEAT investigation that began in September 2024. Steven Jones, a 42-year-old male from Buena Vista, GA, was arrested and taken to the Crisp County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including: -...

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest Crisp County, Ga May 29, 2025 On May 29, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 614 12th Avenue East. After ensuring the house was safe, a thorough search was conducted. The search uncovered bottles containing Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and marijuana, as well as multiple firearms and a significant amount of U.S. currency. Alvin Shorter, a 64-year-old male from Cordele, Georgia, had outstanding...

PRESS RELEASE One Arrested for Cocaine Sale May 24, 2025 On May 22, 2025, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force intercepted a cocaine sale. Anthony Wallace, a 46-year-old male from Smithville, GA, arranged to meet at a local business in Crisp County to sell cocaine. After completing the sale, Wallace was arrested and taken to the Crisp County Jail. We extend our gratitude to the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, led by Captain David Childs, for their efforts in keeping drugs out of...

Press Release Terroristic Threat Arrest Crisp County, GA May 23, 2025 A local business was placed on lockdown following a disturbance involving terroristic threats. Due to the seriousness of these threats, the Crisp County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and the Special Response Team (SRT) responded to locate the suspect. The suspect, Demeatrice Hardeman, was found at a residence on the north side of Crisp County. After approximately two and a half hours of phone conversations and...

PRESS RELEASE Window Tint Violation Leads to Arrest Crisp County, GA May 22, 2025 On May 20, 2025, at approximately 3:15 PM, a Crisp County Deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of 22nd Avenue and 9th Street due to a possible window tint violation. Upon contacting the driver, Javin Olds, the deputy detected a strong odor of marijuana and noticed that Olds' seatbelt was improperly buckled behind his back. When a backup unit arrived, a search of the vehicle was conducted....

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest Crisp County, GA April 29, 2025 On April 27, at approximately 3:00 A.M. on GA 401/I-75 near Mile Marker 100, a Crisp County Deputy conducted a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected a strong odor of Marijuana. The driver was identified as Jaylen Moore, and the passenger was identified as Jeremiah Moore. A search of the vehicle revealed multiple bags of marijuana, a digital scale, items used for packaging marijuana, and a...

PRESS RELEASE Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest CRISP COUNTY - April 14, 2025 On April 13, 2025, at approximately 4:45 A.M., a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy performed a traffic stop on a Dodge Journey for speeding on I-75 near mile marker 97. While asking for the driver's license and registration, the deputy noticed the smell of marijuana. A search of the vehicle revealed a plastic bag containing marijuana, another bag with suspected cocaine, and multiple types of pills stored in...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County, GA April 3, 2025 Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest On April 2, 2025, around 4:00 P.M. a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of 24th Avenue and Joe Wright Drive. The driver, Derek Grady exited the vehicle, began running, and unlawfully entered a nearby residence. The deputy followed and was able to apprehend Grady as he exited the back door of the residence. A search of the bag Grady was carrying revealed two bags of Marijuana, a firearm,...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County, GA March 28, 2025 Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest On March 28, 2025, shortly after midnight, officers conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan passenger car in the vicinity of Exit 99 on I-75. During the stop, the driver, Amy Davis, was found to have methamphetamine and a firearm. The passenger, Walter Hickman, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Crisp County. Davis and Hickman were arrested and transported to the Crisp County Detention...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County, GA March 12, 2025 Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrests On March 9, 2025, at approximately 4:14 AM, a deputy traveling eastbound on 23rd Avenue West, observed a Chevrolet Tahoe veer completely into the opposing lane of traffic. The deputy activated the emergency lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle eventually stopped in a parking space in the parking lot of Hilltop Apartments. When the deputy approached the vehicle, he noticed a...