Recent Press
Update: Cameron Wright Never Formally Charged Following Misidentification
Cameron Wright Never Formally Charged Following Misidentification.
The Sheriff’s Office does not control third-party crime sites, which often post information before formal charges are filed. These sites typically report the reason for detention or arrest, not the final charges.
21 Year-old Arrested for Violent Home Invasion and Assault on Elderly Victim
UPDATED: OCTOBER. 22, 2025:
Coffee County, GA – The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding the arrest of Jonathan Leaven Tucker Jr., who was previously taken into custody on Monday, October 20, 2025, following an investigation into a violent incident that occurred on Friday, October 17, 2025, at a residence on Wood Duck Road.
A Free Train Ride from New Hampshire lands two in jail
On October 16, 2025, the Law Enforcement Division of CSX Transportation notified local authorities after receiving reports of two individuals unlawfully “train hopping.” Deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded and initiated efforts to locate and apprehend the suspects
Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Suspect in Entering Auto Spree
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has apprehended 32-year-old Matthew D. Hall, the individual responsible for multiple recent auto enterings in Coffee County. Hall is also wanted in multiple jurisdictions.
Execution of Search Warrant Leads to Trafficking Arrest
On October 10, 2025, Detectives with the Douglas-Coffee County Drug Unit executed a search warrant within the city limits of Douglas. During the search, investigators located a quantity of suspected crack cocaine.
Absconded Michigan Sex Offender Arrested in Coffee County
Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit have arrested Booker T. Rhem, a convicted sex offender absconded from the state of Michigan, after discovering he had been living in Coffee County without properly registering as required by Georgia law.
UPDATE: Additional Charges in Johnson Funeral Home Investigation
Johnson now faces:
One count of Violation of Vital Records Registration
One count of Felony Theft by Taking
Seven counts of Misdemeanor Theft by Taking
Three counts of Felony Theft by Deception
Thirteen counts of Misdemeanor Theft by Deception
Thirteen counts of First-Degree Forgery
CCSO Completes Statewide Sex Offender Compliance Checks with 100% Success
On September 22, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association’s Operation Watchful Eye X, conducted compliance checks on all 98 registered sex offenders in Coffee County.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Sand Ridge Area
On Monday, September 22, 2025, a K9 Unit and detective with the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit conducted a traffic stop on a moped in the Sand Ridge area. The driver was identified as Michael Ashley.
Absconded Sex Offender
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking the whereabouts of Clarence W. Mixon, who has been determined to be absconded from his registered address of 141 JDK Lane Broxton GA 31519.
Mixon is a registered sex offender, convicted of Child Molestation…
Traffic Stop Results in DUI Arrest and Drug Seizure
On September 28, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office observed a 2008 Nissan Sentra exemplifying erratic behavior on New Forest HWY. Deputies conducted a welfare check on the driver, identified as 20 year old Nelson Perez Carrillo.
Sheriff’s Office Solves One-Year-Old Wedding Day Theft
Investigators say Cristal Arguello Valle, who attended the ceremony last November as a family friend and assisted the bride with her make-up, took the rings just before the bride walked down the aisle. Valle then abruptly left the event.
Coffee County Woman Arrested for Family Violence
During the investigation, deputies determined that a verbal argument between a mother and her child escalated into a physical altercation. Abby Gail Fernandez told deputies that she indeed backhanded the minor; officers observed several pieces of jewelry on the hand in which Fernandez used that were consistent with the juvenile’s visible sustained injuries; that were also consistent with the statements provided to deputies on scene by the minor.
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Jose Carlos Ramirez on Multiple Felony Charges in Rape Investigation
On September 17, 2025, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sexual assault. Following an immediate and thorough investigation by the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division, investigators determined that a sexual assault had occurred.
Tallahassee Man Arrested in Coffee County on Felony Drug Charges
Deputies responded to a business on North Highway 221 and found a male subject reportedly slumped over the wheel of a vehicle. The subject was identified as Matthew Clay Chitty, age 55, of Tallahassee, Florida. During the investigation, Chitty admitted to occasional methamphetamine use and consented to a search of his vehicle.
Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest of Pedro Guzman Hernandez; Deputies Seize AK-47 Style Rifle
According to statements, Hernandez retrieved a firearm during the dispute. Deputies located a ROMARM AK-47 style rifle, which was collected as evidence.
Coffee County Woman Charged with Sex Offender Registry Violation
Linda Steedley, who had previously registered in Coffee County as homeless, was found residing in an outbuilding at a church property without notifying authorities of her change in residence.
Theft charges for items stolen from Helene damaged property
On August 15, 2025, around 10:40 p.m., deputies responded to a report of theft at a property in Coffee County. The property, which included a residence damaged by Hurricane Helene and an adjacent shelter, had been unlawfully entered.
Hit and Run Suspect Arrested Following Two Incidents in Coffee County
On Friday, August 15, 2025, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hit and run accident near Old Axson Highway and McKinnon Road. The collision involved a pickup truck pulling a trailer and a school bus transporting more than twenty school-age children. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) was called to investigate the crash.
High Speed Chase leads to arrest
The driver, later identified as Raul Sendejas, refused to stop and led deputies on a pursuit reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. During the chase, Sendejas disregarded multiple stop signs, drove recklessly through county roads, and ultimately lost control after driving off an embankment near 250 Vine Road.