Press Releases

Press RELEASE JULY 29, 2026 Crisp County, GA Juvenile Arrested in Entering Auto Investigation The Crisp County Sheriff's Office has arrested a juvenile in connection with a series of entering auto incidents that occurred on Schley Avenue. Deputies responded to a residence on Schley Avenue after receiving a report of vehicles that had been entered. Following an investigation, a juvenile suspect was identified and charged with four counts of Entering Automobile or Other Motor...

PRESS RELEASE Arrest Made for Theft at Local Business The Crisp County Sheriff's Office is investigating retail thefts that occurred on July 20 and 22, 2026, at two different businesses in Crisp County. Deputies responded after a business reported that a female suspect stole two portable Bluetooth speakers with a combined value of approximately $680. When the vehicle entered Crisp County again, it was tracked to another business. A deputy initiated a traffic stop. As a result,...

PRESS RELEASE Three Arrested Following Disturbance at Veterans State Park Crisp County, GA April 29, 2026 Deputies with the Crisp County Sheriff's Office responded to Veterans State Park on April 26, 2026, after receiving reports of a large physical altercation. DNR officials working the park and lake responded, and upon the arrival of deputies, the crowd was dispersing. Law enforcement began gathering information from witnesses and those involved. The investigation...

PRESS RELEASE April 28, 2026 Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Firearm Crisp County, GA On April 26, 2026, a deputy from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of one individual and the recovery of a stolen firearm. At approximately 1:00 a.m., a Crisp County deputy observed a Lexus traveling northbound on Joe Wright Drive at 18th Avenue. The vehicle failed to dim its headlights for oncoming traffic and...

PRESS RELEASE April 28, 2026 Two Arrested in Entering Auto Incidents Crisp County, GA On April 24, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., deputies with the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of individuals entering vehicles at 2104 US Highway 280 West. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a suspect identified as James Cumbus, who was detained after being observed by a resident looking into vehicles and attempting to flee the area. During the investigation,...

PRESS RELEASE Arrest Made in Child Molestation Investigation Crisp County, GA April 9, 2026 On April 1, 2026, Jeremy Britton Evans was arrested in Perry, Georgia, by deputies from the Crisp County Sheriff's Office and agents from the GBI Region 3 Office, with assistance from the Houston County Sheriff's Office. Jeremy Britton Evans, a 46-year-old male from Reynolds, GA, has been charged with the following: 9 Counts of Aggravated Child Molestation 6 Counts of...

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest February 3, 2026 Crisp County, GA On February 1, 2026, a Crisp County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Honda Accord for a seatbelt violation. During the stop, it was discovered that the registration had expired. While the deputy spoke with the driver, dispatch notified the deputy that the driver’s license was suspended. When the driver exited the vehicle, a Glock handgun with an extended magazine was observed in plain view. The firearm was later...

PRESS RELEASE January 29, 2026 Crisp County, GA Speeding Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Firearm Arrest On January 27, 2026, a Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Ford F-150 traveling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone on Highway 280 at Dockweiler Road. During the stop, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle. A subsequent search resulted in the discovery of approximately...

PRESS RELEASE Motorist Assist Leads to Arrest Crisp County, GA January 22, 2026 On January 21, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a deputy from the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office initiated what she believed to be a motorist assist with a vehicle sitting stationary with emergency flashers activated on Old Albany Road, near McKinney Road. During this encounter, the driver fled the scene, leading to a pursuit. The driver, Mykera Jones, was initially found asleep inside the...

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest Crisp County, Ga January 5, 2026 On January 3, 2026, a Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a white Mercedes traveling northbound on Joe Wright Drive after observing a Headlight Requirement violation. During the stop, the deputy detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver was identified as Johntava Jones. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the discovery and seizure of multiple...

PRESS RELEASE Arrest Prevents Prison Drop Crisp County, GA December 29, 2025 On December 24, 2025, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a stopped vehicle at the intersection of Georgia Highway 300 South and Old Albany Road. Deputies made contact with the driver, later identified as Hunter Watson, who was found asleep behind the wheel with a handgun located under his leg. During the investigation, deputies observed numerous...

PRESS RELEASE November 3, 2025 Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest On October 31, 2025, around 10:30 p.m., a Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to stop a silver SUV after observing it speeding and failing to stop at multiple intersections. The driver refused to yield, leading deputies on a short pursuit through several city streets before stopping near West 3rd Avenue. Deputies detained a 30-year-old male from Pitts, GA, identified as Larry Lindsey, and located...