Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE DISTRACTED DRIVING CONCENTRATED PATROL CRISP COUNTY- April 11, 2019 On Thursday, April 11, 2019, Crisp County Sheriff's Office, Middle Georgia Traffic Enforcement Network, and Cordele Police Department worked in tandem conducting concentrated patrols on distracted driving. There were 31 total contacts and citations were issued for the following: Hands-free violation in a commercial vehicle: 2 Hands-free cell phone violations: 18 Third lane...

PRESS RELEASE CRISP COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FIRST IN THE STATE TO USE PURSUITALERT CRISP COUNTY- April 3, 2019 “I am proud to introduce PursuitAlert to the citizens of Crisp County. Technology has transformed the way law enforcement functions and now more than ever, citizens want information in real-time. I continuously strive to find new ways to deliver information and this application is one additional tool we can use to keep our citizens safe and informed” stated, Sheriff...

PRESS RELEASE ONE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FROM BURGLARIES ACROSS SOUTH GEORGIA CRISP COUNTY- March 29, 2019 Eight Georgia Law Enforcement Agencies are working together to investigate burglaries that occurred across South Georgia. After an intensive investigation one suspect is in custody. US Marshal Middle Georgia Fugitive Task Force apprehended Anthony Jayquan Williams, a 26-year-old male, a resident of Macon, Georgia. Williams faces Burglary charges with Crisp County Sheriff’s...

PRESS RELEASE TWO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS IN CRISP COUNTY CRISP COUNTY- March 22, 2019 MUSSLEWHITE ROAD SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT Friday, March 22, 2019, at approximately 6:50 AM a red 2011 Nissan Versa ran off Musslewhite Road in an attempt to avoid a deer. The vehicle traveled down an embankment and struck a tree head-on. Crisp County EMS transported one passenger to Crisp Regional Hospital. No serious injuries were reported. GA 300 & HWY 300 CONNECTOR Friday, March...

PRESS RELEASE SUBJECT ARRESTED AT LAKE BLACKSHEAR RESORT AFTER STARTING FIRE CRISP COUNTY- March 19, 2019 Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Wesley Berry, a 31-year-old male, a resident of Macon, GA at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Monday, March 18, 2019, 2019. Berry faces charges of Arson-1st Degree, Criminal Damage to Property, and Possession of Methamphetamines. Crisp County E-911/Communications dispatched Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Deputies to Lake Blackshear...

PRESS RELEASE FAST RESPONSE SAVES MAJOR EQUIPMENT IN ELECTRICAL FIRE AT CRISP COUNTY E-911/ COMMUNICATIONS CRISP COUNTY- March 05, 2019 Crisp County E-911/Communications dispatched Cordele City Fire Department to the 911 Center at approximately 11:10 a.m. after a backup voice recorder caught fire. Paramedic/EMT Patterson was able to extinguish the small fire before Cordele City Fire Department arrived. The quick response by personnel and EMS Director, David Edwards saved major...

PRESS RELEASE JAMES SUBJECT ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE CRISP COUNTY- February 28, 2019 Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Caleb James, a 26-year-old male, a resident of Laurens County at approximately 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019, after K-9 Track. Deputies also arrested Kristi Riley, 42-year-old female, a resident of Laurens County at approximately 6:50 a. m. Thursday, February 28, 2019. At approximately 6:40 a.m. Deputy Malinda Bair attempted to...

PRESS RELEASE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARRESTS CRISP COUNTY- February 27, 2019 Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Harvey arrested Rodney Hernandez, a 24-year-old male, and Melinda Zamora, a 21-year-old female, both residents of Lansing, Michigan at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Harvey initiated a traffic stop on a black Hyundai Genesis traveling southbound on GA401/I75 around milepost 104 for speeding in excess of maximum limits. Upon approaching...

PRESS RELEASE GEMA/HOMELAND SECURITY AWARD CCSO GRANT CRISP COUNTY- February 21, 2019 Crisp County Sheriff’s Office is proud to be a recipient of GEMA/Homeland Security’s Hazard Mitigation Grant in reference to the 2017 Severe Weather and Tornadoes. With this grant, Crisp County Emergency Management was able to purchase approximately $10,000 worth of NOAA Weather Radios to provide residents in impacted areas. Crisp County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Anderson Electronics...

PRESS RELEASE – BOLO BURGLARIES MAKE: Chevrolet MODEL: Equinox COLOR: Dark Blue Investigation reveals these same suspects are committing burglaries in multiple jurisdictions throughout Georgia. If you have any information concerning these persons, please contact Crisp County Sheriff’s Office (229) 276-2690. February 6, 2019 Arabi Tobacco Mart 4065 Bedgood Ave, Arabi GA 31712 Items Taken: Newport cigarettes, liquor Busted Front window Mak Package Shop 409 East 1st...

PRESS RELEASE WANTED SUBJECT DEMARCUS BELL ARRESTED CRISP COUNTY- February 11, 2019 After a brief standoff Demarcus “Chip” Bell was arrested Monday, February 11, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m. without incident in Jacksonville, Florida. This was a joint effort lead by the US Marshals involving multiple agencies in Georgia and Florida These agencies include Jacksonville Florida Sheriff’s Office, US Marshal Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, US Marshal Florida Fugitive...

News Release Crisp County Emergency Management Encourages Crisp County Residents to Prepare During Severe Weather Preparedness Week Feb. 4-8 Cordele – At a moment’s notice, tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods or other severe weather events can strike in Crisp County at any time. That’s why Crisp County Emergency Management, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, are encouraging all residents to participate in Severe...