Recent Press
Disturbance on Tara Road Leads to Arrest for Disorderly Conduct
On June 24, 2025, deputies from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance call at a residence on Tara Road regarding a subject allegedly brandishing a weapon at a work crew.
Sex Offender Information Bulletin
The individual identified in this bulletin has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff’s Office in the county of residence.
This offender has completed the sentence imposed by the court. THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT CURRENTLY WANTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. THIS NOTIFICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO CREATE FEAR, BUT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH AWARENESS.
JUAN DELGADO, 28 OF DOUGLAS ARRESTED FOR RAPE
During subsequent interviews, detectives interviewed Delgado, who admitted to touching both girls when they were approximately 12 years old with the intent of arousing them. Delgado also confessed to raping one of the girls when she was just over 12 years old.
Chief Ashley Wilson arrested
On the evening of Wednesday, June 18th, just prior to midnight, the Sheriff's Office received a report concerning an officer from the Nicholls Police Department allegedly involved in an inappropriate relationship with a minor. An immediate response by a detective initiated an initial assessment, which determined that the allegations warranted a full-scale investigation. Sheriff Fred Cole subsequently contacted the GBI to ensure an impartial and thorough inquiry.
Cocaine Discovered on Suspect After Arrest for Suspended License
On June 12, 2025, a Douglas Police Officer conducted a traffic stop which led to the arrest of Clemon Carter, Jr. for driving with a suspended license, a violation of Georgia Code O.C.G.A. 40 5 121.
Douglas man arrested on Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges
On June 16, 2025, at approximately 6:11 PM, agents with the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit conducted a traffic stop on a Buick LaCrosse traveling on GA Highway 158 East near Bowens Mill Road. The driver, David Reshard Burgess, was the subject of an active drug investigation.
As a result of the investigation, David Burgess was arrested and charged with the following offenses under Georgia law:
•Trafficking Methamphetamine (OCGA 16 13 31)
•Possession with Intent to Distribute MDMA (OCGA 16 13 30)
•Possession with Intent to Distribute Powder Cocaine (OCGA 16 13 30)
•Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine (OCGA 16 13 30)
Sex Offender Information Bulletin
The individual identified in this bulletin has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff’s Office in the county of residence.
This offender has completed the sentence imposed by the court. THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT CURRENTLY WANTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. THIS NOTIFICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO CREATE FEAR, BUT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH AWARENESS.
DOUGLAS MAN ARRESTED AFTER VIOLATING COURT ORDER
The investigation led to the arrest of 44-year-old Christopher Jordan for violating a Family Violence Order.
Jordan was located walking near a business on Highway 158 West. Initially, he denied involvement in the incident but later admitted to a verbal altercation stemming from a personal dispute.
Mother and Boyfriend Arrested in Tragic Infant Homicide
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), has arrested two individuals following the death of a 7-month-old infant who had sustained signs of prolonged abuse. The child passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, after multiple medical interventions were unsuccessful.
Man Arrested for Aggravated Stalking After Violating Protective Order
The Coffee County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported violation of a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) resulting in the arrest of 50-year-old Danny Ray Grantham Jr. for Aggravated Stalking, a felony under Georgia Law.
Sex Offender Information Bulletin
Evan Blake Bailey identified in this bulletin has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff’s Office in the county of residence.
This offender has completed the sentence imposed by the court. THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT CURRENTLY WANTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. THIS NOTIFICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO CREATE FEAR, BUT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH AWARENESS.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
On June 4, 2025, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a routine traffic stop on James Terrel Wright after observing him unlawfully operating a Multipurpose Off-Highway Vehicle on a public roadway, in violation of Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-362).
Sex Offender Information Bulletin
Evan Blake Bailey identified in this bulletin has been convicted of a sex offense that requires registration with the Sheriff’s Office in the county of residence.
This offender has completed the sentence imposed by the court. THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT CURRENTLY WANTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. THIS NOTIFICATION IS NOT INTENDED TO CREATE FEAR, BUT TO PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH AWARENESS.
Eight Arrested in Green Acres as Coffee County Authorities Intensify Crime Crackdown
On May 29, 2025, the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, in partnership with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division (CID), carried out a focused patrol operation in the Green Acres community. This targeted enforcement action also included members of the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Command Staff and marks the latest phase of a sustained crime reduction initiative that began in January 2025.
Traffic stop leads to felony probation arrest and drug charges
On the evening of Friday, May 23, 2025, the Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit, while conducting a concentrated patrol operation within the city limits of Douglas, conducted a lawful traffic stop on a vehicle operating without its headlights illuminated, in violation of Georgia law.
Routine Traffic Stop in Douglas Leads to Felony Arrest
A routine traffic stop conducted by a Douglas Police Department officer has led to the arrest of a wanted felon and the discovery of illegal narcotics.
Drug Bust in Douglas: Cash, Cocaine, and Corvette Seized
ON MAY 22, 2025, LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTED A SEARCH WARRANT AT A RESIDENCE IN DOUGLAS FOLLOWING A SERIES OF CONTROLLED PURCHASES OF ILLEGAL NARCOTICS. THE OPERATION LED TO THE ARREST OF AZIKIWIE SEKOU PHILLIPS, WHO WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON OUTSTANDING PROBATION WARRANTS.
Sex Offender Information Bulletin
The Coffee County Sheriff's Office is providing the following information in accordance with Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 42-1-12), which authorizes law enforcement agencies to notify the public when, in their discretion, such notification will enhance public safety and community awareness.
News Conference: Announcement in Coffee County 2006 Cold Case Death of Doris Worrell
Coffee County, GA – Sheriff Cole, in coordination with a special agent from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), traveled to Missouri on Monday, May 19, 2025, as part of an ongoing homicide investigation. On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, around 11:15AM EST Jon Worrell was taken into custody without incident in connection to the murder of his wife, Doris Worrell who was murdered on September 20, 2006.
Arrest of Wanted Sex Offender Leads to Multiple Charges Following Domestic Welfare
Daniel now faces several misdemeanor charges under Georgia law, including giving false information to a law enforcement officer, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and criminal trespass. These charges are in addition to the outstanding warrant from Terrell County. Daniel was then transported to the Coffee County Pre-Trial Detention Center.