CCSO Recovers Two Stolen Vehicles PR 23-034

PRESS RELEASE CCSO Recovers Two Stolen Vehicles CRISP COUNTY- December 8, 2023 On December 8, 2023, at approximately 3:20 A.M., a Crisp County Sheriff's Deputy was patrolling the city limits of Cordele when he attempted to stop a silver Honda Pilot. After a brief chase, three occupants in hoodies fled from the vehicle on foot while the vehicle was still in drive on W 19th Ave. The vehicle continued to roll and stopped against a tree in the 300 block of W 19th Ave. Deputies found...



CCSO awarded the Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant PR 23-033

PRESS RELEASE CCSO awarded the Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant CRISP COUNTY- December 6, 2023 Crisp County Sheriff's Office is one of the 34 organizations awarded the GAP Grant. Crisp County Sheriff's Office was awarded $50,000 to be dedicated to successful prosecutions of gang activity. The purpose of the FY 2024 Georgia Gang Activity Prosecution Grant program is to support state and local efforts to prosecute gang-related activity. "I am honored to announce...



Entering Unlocked Vehicles Reported to CCSO PR 23-032

PRESS RELEASE Entering Unlocked Vehicles Reported to CCSO CRISP COUNTY- December 6, 2023 On December 6, 2023, four entering autos were reported in the area of Crisp Street and S 12th Street. In all cases, the vehicles were unlocked. Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating these incidents and urges citizens to report any suspicious activity. Unlocked vehicles provide an easy target for theft and other criminal activities. Crisp County Sheriff’s Office...



Two CCSO Deputies Receive Governor’s Public Safety Award PR 23-031

PRESS RELEASE Two CCSO Deputies Receive Governor’s Public Safety Award CRISP COUNTY- December 1, 2023 Crisp County Sheriff's Office is incredibly proud to announce that Corporal Jack Masters and Deputy Kendall Evans received the Act of Heroism Award at the Governor's Public Safety Awards Ceremony. Corporal Jack Masters and Deputy Kendall were nominated for exhibiting exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in an attempt to save or protect human life. On October...



One Arrested Related to Multiple City Entering Autos PR 23-030

PRESS RELEASE One Arrested Related to Multiple City Entering Autos CRISP COUNTY- December 1, 2023 On November 30, 2023, around 1:30 A.M., Crisp County Communications E-911 dispatched law enforcement to an entering auto Blackshear Road. A second call referencing an entering auto was dispatched around 2:00 A.M. Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies began patrolling the city in the area, looking for any suspicious activity. At approximately 2:45 A.M., Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies...



Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards Grant To Crisp County Sheriff’s Office PR 23-029

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards Grant To Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Crisp County, GA - The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received an $22,048 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Funding for this grant is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is awarded based upon the partnership with GOHS in helping to reduce crashes and prevent injuries and...



 One Arrested After Attempting to Elude PR 23-028

PRESS RELEASE One Arrested After Attempting to Elude CRISP COUNTY- November 17, 2023 On November 16, 2023, a Crisp County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Ford Escape on GA HWY 300 near Old Albany Road for speeding. While the Sheriff's Deputy requested license and registration information, he smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. During the traffic stop, while the Deputy was requesting assistance the driver, Gayla Michel, sped off....



Investigation Leads to Search Warrant and Drug Arrests PR 23-027

PRESS RELEASE Investigation Leads to Search Warrant and Drug Arrests CRISP COUNTY- November 15, 2023 On November 14, 2023, the Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) and Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (MSNTF) executed a search warrant at 101 7th Street South, Apt 211, Cordele, Georgia. Authorities discovered a container with white substances inside, bags of suspected marijuana, a firearm, digital scales with white residue on them, and bags. The MSNTF conducted a presumptive test,...



Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Offers Web-Based Resource to Assist With Life After Incarceration   PR 23-026

Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Offers Web-Based Resource to Assist With Life After Incarceration The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office recently launched a new online resource for formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. Rise4Me.com offers a free, easy-to-use directory of local, regional and national resources that meet the needs of returning citizens. Resources are divided into categories that range from basic needs, such as housing, food, clothing and healthcare,...



Crisp County Detention Center In-Custody Death PR 23-025

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County Detention Center In-Custody Death CRISP COUNTY- November 8, 2023 On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at approximately 1:10 A.M., a 47-year-old male from Sumter County, Georgia, was found unresponsive in a holding cell inside the Crisp County Detention Center. The Detention Center staff immediately called for assistance. Crisp County Fire Rescue, Crisp County EMS, and Crisp County Sheriff's Deputies responded. He was declared deceased at the scene. Preliminary...



Traffic Stop Leads Drug Arrests PR 23-024

PRESS RELEASE Traffic Stop Leads Drug Arrests CRISP COUNTY- November 1, 2023 On October 31, 2023, at approximately 1:00 P.M., a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a grey Ram Truck for speeding on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 104. The driver of the vehicle could not locate her license or vehicle registration. During the traffic stop, the driver and passenger had different statements on where they were traveling from. Upon request, the driver consented to a...



Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest PR 23-023

PRESS RELEASE Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest CRISP COUNTY- October 30, 2023 On October 30, 2023, at approximately 3:56 A.M., a Crisp County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver Ford Mustang for speeding and failure to maintain lane on GA 401/I75 near mile marker 104 south. During the traffic stop, the Deputy smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The driver admitted to marijuana being in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in a bag and...