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.

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According to statements, Hernandez retrieved a firearm during the dispute. Deputies located a ROMARM AK-47 style rifle, which was collected as evidence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 8:45 a.m., Detectives with the Douglas-Coffee County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a residence located near Cobblestone Road in Douglas, Georgia, in reference to ongoing investigations into suspected narcotics distribution at the location.

68 year old Larry Wiggins was charged under Georgia State Law 16-9-20(b)(3), relating to felony-level deposit account fraud for amounts of $1,500 or more.

Teston had been drinking when he began damaging property inside the home and verbally belittling the victim. He ultimately struck the victim in the face with an open hand. Deputies observed visible swelling consistent with the victim’s account.

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The investigation began when the Sex Offender Unit received a tip Tuesday afternoon indicating that Tarlton was employed at a location within close proximity to a place of worship. Detectives promptly followed up and confirmed that Tarlton was working in an area that violated the restrictions placed on registered sex offenders in the state of Georgia.

As a result, Christopher Brent Johnson was arrested and charged with the following offenses: Trafficking Methamphetamine, in violation of OCGA 16-13-31. Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute (Fentanyl), in violation of OCGA 16-13-30(b)

Johnson was transported to the Coffee County Pre-Trial Detention Center, where he remains in custody pending judicial proceedings.

On June 21, 2025, personnel at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) intercepted critical information involving a planned delivery of contraband, intended to be smuggled into the Coffee County Pre-Trial Detention Center by a staff member.

According to eyewitness accounts, a male suspect entered the store and began arguing with staff about the price of cigarettes. Witnesses stated that the man exited the store twice before returning a third time wielding a weapon. During this final entry, the suspect reportedly threatened store employees, stating: “I’m gonna shoot both of y’all.”

Goodwin was taken into custody on July 23, 2025, and is currently being held at the Coffee County Pre-Trial Detention Center. He is charged with a felony violation for failing to register as a sex offender and for providing false or incomplete information as required by Georgia state law.

Coffee County Deputies Arrest Shane Merson on Felony Terroristic Threats Charge Following Domestic Dispute.

On July 6, 2025, a traffic stop conducted by a Coffee County Sheriff's Deputy resulted in the arrest of Robert Dean Turner, age 62, for suspected possession of methamphetamine.

On the evening of July 8, 2025, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on West Highway 32 in reference to a reported domestic dispute. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the female victim, who displayed visible injuries consistent with battery.

On July 4, 2025, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Lagens Way. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the complainant who alleged that she was physically assaulted during a confrontation at the location.