Press Releases

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 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...

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....

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

PRESS RELEASE Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest CRISP COUNTY- October 27, 2023 On October 26, 2023, at approximately 5:25 P.M., a Crisp County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a tan Chevrolet Spark at the 91 Mile Marker South on Georgia 401/ I75. for following to close. The driver of the vehicle did not have a valid license. A Sheriff's Deputy deployed a K9. During a free-air sniff, the K9 indicated a positive alert on the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in the...

PRESS RELEASE Investigation Leads to Search Warrant and Arrest CRISP COUNTY- October 27, 2023 On October 26, 2023, The Crisp County Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at 401-B Burton Street, Vienna, Georgia, with the assistance of the Dooly County Sheriff's Office and the GBI Southwest RDEO. Authorities discovered distribution amounts of Crack Cocaine, Hydrocodone, and Oxycodone. Also recovered were four (4) handguns. One of the handguns was reported stolen....

PRESS RELEASE Theft by Taking CRISP COUNTY- October 23, 2023 On October 23, 2023, at approximately 1:15 P.M., Royce Reeves Sr., a 51-year-old male from Cordele, Georgia, turned himself into the Crisp County Detention Center after a warrant was issued October 23, 2023, for Theft by Taking (Misdemeanor). Reeves then appeared before a Magistrate Judge, who set a bond that was subsequently signed by an individual, leading to his release. This incident stemmed from a report...

PRESS RELEASE Road Check CRISP COUNTY- October 23, 2023 On Friday, October 20, 2023, Crisp County Sheriff's Office and the Middle Georgia Traffic Enforcement Network conducted a road check on GA HWY 300 in Crisp County. Citations were issued, and arrests were made for the following: (2) DUI (4) Fugitives (1) Drug Arrest (4) Seatbelt Violations (4) Child Restraint Violations (2) Suspended Licenses (4) Distracted Driving Violations (2) Uninsured...