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Statement From Sheriff Billy Hancock Today marks a significant step forward in the pursuit of justice for the tragic loss of our dedicated Deputy, Tyee Browne. We witnessed a pivotal moment as the suspect responsible for this heinous act has pled guilty to the charges brought against him. This plea brings some closure to our community, the law enforcement family, and especially to the loved ones of Deputy Tyee Browne. While nothing can ever fully heal the wounds left by this devastating...

PRESS RELEASE Search Warrant Results in Drug Arrests CRISP COUNTY- July 25, 2023 On Monday, July 24, 2023, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (M.S.N.T.F), Crisp County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant at 608 8th Street South, Cordele, Georgia. The search resulted in suspected crack cocaine, suspected tramadol pills, and cash. Keaton Smith, a 47-year-old male from Cordele, Georgia, was charged with the following: Trafficking in...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in the Line of Duty CRISP COUNTY- July 5, 2023 It is with deep regret the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of an active-duty Sheriff’s Deputy. Preliminary Information Released Officer-involved Shooting A Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy succumbed to injuries at Crisp Regional Hospital following an officer-involved shooting. On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, around 3:40 A.M., a Crisp County...

PRESS RELEASE Crisp County Partners Youth Violence Collaborative CRISP COUNTY- June 26, 2023 There is an alarming increase in criminal activities among our young population, and unfortunately, a disturbing number of them are carrying firearms. It is deeply concerning to see such a significant proportion of violence in our city being perpetrated by our youth. "Please understand that I am not referring to minor offenses; I am specifically addressing incidents of shootings, assaults,...

PRESS RELEASE Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of Ocilla Murder Suspect and Five Others CRISP COUNTY- June 12, 2023 On June 8, 2023, around 12:00 P.M. Mid-South Special Response Team (SRT) and Crisp County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at 1109 15th Street South, Cordele, Georgia. Crisp County Sheriff's Office obtained a search warrant after being called to assist the Georgia Bureau of Investigations about a murder suspect from Ocilla, Georgia, after evidence led them to a...

PRESS RELEASE Drowning at Georgia Veterans State Park, Lake Blackshear CRISP COUNTY- June 10, 2023 On June 10,2023 at 4:55 P.M. authorities recovered a 15-year-old, male from Lake Blackshear. Crisp County EMS transported the juvenile to Crisp Regional Hospital. Air Evac Life Team 86 joined Crisp County EMS in performing life-saving measures while en route. After all life-saving measures were exhausted the juvenile was pronounced at Crisp Regional. On Saturday, June 10, 2023,...

PRESS RELEASE One Inmate Injured in Fight at Crisp County Detention Center CRISP COUNTY- May 23, 2023 On May 21, 2023, around 8:15 P.M. Crisp County Detention Officers requested Crisp County EMS to respond to the Crisp County Detention Center after three inmates got into a physical altercation. During the fight, hot water was thrown on one inmate. The inmate was transported to Crisp Regional Hospital by Crisp County EMS for treatment for burns sustained by the hot water. It appears...

PRESS RELEASE Former Crisp County E-911 Telecommunications Trainee Arrested CRISP COUNTY- May 11, 2023 On May 10, 2023, during the apprehension of Brandon Carter, a former Crisp County E-911 Telecommunications Trainee, was also arrested at a residence in the 900 block of 18th Avenue East by authorities. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, and Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Task Force apprehended Brandon Carter, 26, of Cordele....

PRESS RELEASE 31 Stolen Firearms Recovered CRISP COUNTY- April 19, 2023 On April 12, 2023, Crisp County Sherriff’s Office, Mid-South Special Response Team (SRT), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) executed a search warrant at 2213 Sheppard Drive and recovered (31) thirty-one stolen firearms, (1) additional firearm, and boxes of ammunition. As a result, Rontavious Jackson, a 32-year-old male resident of Cordele, Georgia, was arrested. Jackson is...

PRESS RELEASE Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest CRISP COUNTY- March 31, 2023 On Thursday, March 30, 2023, around 11:30 P.M., a Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested Terry Parks, a 51-year-old male from Albany, Georgia. Parks is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Obstruction, and Speeding in Excess of Maximum Limits. A Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a black Dodge truck for speeding on GA 401/I75 near mile marker...

PRESS RELEASE Subject Apprehended for Shooting at GA Veterans State Park CRISP COUNTY- March 27, 2023 On Sunday, March 26, 2023, around 3:15 A.M., authorities arrested Skyler Woodham and Sabrina Bradshaw at 1973 GA-112 N, Poulan, Georgia. Skyler Woodham, an 18-year-old male from Americus, Georgia, is charged with (2) two counts of Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime, Aggravated Assault, and (3) three counts of Aggravated Battery. Bradshaw...

PRESS RELEASE Anonymous Tip Leads to Drug Arrests CRISP COUNTY- March 20, 2023 On Friday, March 17, 2023, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force (M.S.N.T.F), Crisp County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (SRT), and GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (GBI SWRDEO) concluded a three-month illegal drug distribution investigation. A search warrant was executed at 814 27th Ave West, Cordele, Georgia. The search resulted in meth, fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, oxycodone,...