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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...

Press Release ARREST MADE FOLLOWING DOMESTIC INCIDENT October 6, 2025 Crisp County, GA On October 4, 2025, Crisp County Deputies responded to a residence on Wiley Road in reference to a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the victim, who reported that her ex-boyfriend, William Colby Sargent, had forced his way into her home, assaulted her, and stolen her phone before fleeing the scene. Deputies observed visible injuries on the victim and damage...

Press Release Fentanyl Arrest October 2, 2025 Crisp County, GA On September 29, 2025, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals who traveled from Panama City, FL, to Crisp County with the intent to sell methamphetamine. Sirena Saunders and Micheal Davis had negotiated a deal to sell four ounces of methamphetamine. When they met, they informed the undercover agent that someone else would deliver the drugs. Saunders then stated she had some. Davis produced a...

PRESS RELEASE August 27, 2025 Aggravated assault: one person arrested, one person wanted. Crisp County, GA August 26, 2025, shortly before noon, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding an aggravated assault within the city limits. The victim, a pregnant woman, was taken to Crisp Regional Hospital for treatment. The suspects, Keyonna Killens and Anjarvius Lavant, fled the scene after kicking in the door and assaulting the victim by kicking and hitting her. Anjarvius...

PRESS RELEASE Drug Sale Leads to Arrest August 13, 2025 Crisp County, GA On August 12, 2025, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received a report about an individual traveling from Tift County to sell methamphetamine in Crisp County. Following the sale, law enforcement swiftly took Lepoleon Seaberry into custody. Seaberry has an extensive criminal background with previous arrests in Tift, Dougherty, and Worth counties, and he also has an active arrest warrant in...

PRESS RELEASE See Something, Say Something Leads to Arrest August 8, 2025 Crisp County, GA The Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding illegal narcotics being sold outside a local business. When a deputy arrived and identified the suspect, the individual dropped a black handgun next to the ice machine in an attempt to conceal it. The weapon, along with a black bag containing marijuana, was recovered. Sanchez Lucas, an 18-year-old male from...

PRESS RELEASE Arrest Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest August 8, 2025 Crisp County, Ga On Thursday, August 7, 2025, at approximately 2:30 PM, Derrell Brown was spotted by a Crisp County Deputy driving South on Joe Wright Drive. Brown had an outstanding arrest warrant. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, and a probable cause search of the vehicle revealed approximately 87 grams of marijuana. Additionally, Brown faces extra charges for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2025 Missing Person Located at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Crisp County, GA On Monday, July 28, 2025, at approximately 2:25 PM, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a missing person at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park. The individual, Mr. David Mason Jr., was last seen by family members near the dock in the beach/mega ramp area of the park. A coordinated search effort was immediately launched, involving ground...

PRESS RELEASE Burglary Arrest Crisp County, GA July 9, 2025 On July 8, 2025, at approximately 9:00 PM, the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a burglary in progress at a business within the city limits. When deputies arrived at the scene, a male suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended and arrested. Upon arrival at the jail, it was discovered that the suspect, identified as Bobby Johnson, had provided a false name and date of birth. Bobby Johnson, a...

PRESS RELEASE One Arrested for Cocaine Sale May 24, 2025 On May 22, 2025, the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force intercepted a cocaine sale. Anthony Wallace, a 46-year-old male from Smithville, GA, arranged to meet at a local business in Crisp County to sell cocaine. After completing the sale, Wallace was arrested and taken to the Crisp County Jail. We extend our gratitude to the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, led by Captain David Childs, for their efforts in keeping drugs out of...