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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...

PRESS RELEASE Two Arrested After Attempting to Elude CRISP COUNTY- September 28, 2023 On September 27, 2023, Worth County E-911 contacted Crisp County Communications E-911 regarding a pursuit involving the Warwick Police Department and a black Dodge Charger on U.S. HWY 300 heading north from Warwick. Crisp County Sheriff’s Deputies spotted the vehicle on HWY 300 around 7:20 P.M. The subject turned off HWY 300 onto Old Hatley Road and into the school entrance. Crisp County...

PRESS RELEASE Wanted Subject Arrested CRISP COUNTY- September 8, 2023 On September 8, 2023, at approximately 11:00 A.M., Crisp County Sheriff’s Office arrested Broderick Ming, a 26-year-old male, from Cordele, Georgia, after receiving reports from Crisp County E-911 that a disgruntled employee had a weapon at Cordele Food Holdings, LLC. and fled the scene. Ming fled to the area of the SunnyBrook subdivision. Ming left the vehicle and fled on foot in the woods near the...

PRESS RELEASE Two Arrested After Attempting to Flee CRISP COUNTY- September 7, 2023 On September 6, 2023, a Crisp County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a gray Dodge Challenger on Hwy 300 near the HWY 41 intersection. The Deputy discovered Thomas had an outstanding warrant from Albany, Georgia. Thomas fled on foot, and Johnson left the scene in the car. At approximately 7:45 PM, authorities located Johnson and the vehicle, and she was taken into custody without...

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,...