Coffee County Investigators arrested 32-year-old Johnny Wendell Tarrant following an investigation into an elderly family member’s debit card.

Investigators allege 36 transactions transferred approximately $3,095 from the account.

That’s not one “oops.” That’s 36 alleged opportunities to reconsider!

Tarrant faces 37 felony charges and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

If it’s not your debit card, LEAVE IT ALONE!

🚔 CHAMPS IS HERE! The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has officially launched CHAMPS, bringing drug education, safety, and positive decision-making to students at First Academy and Citizens Christian Academy. Our children are worth it!

CCSO detectives have concluded multiple investigations involving identity theft, stolen financial cards and fraud, resulting in felony charges against three individuals.

Douglas Coffee Drug Unit Agents arrested Kendall McDuffie, 42, of Eastman following an investigation that led to the seizure of suspected crack cocaine. McDuffie was charged with Trafficking in Cocaine and remains in custody at the Coffee County Jail.

Coffee County Sheriff's Office Agents assisted the Blackshear Police Department in locating and arresting two suspects wanted in an armed robbery. The suspects were safely taken into custody in Coffee County and turned over to Blackshear authorities without incident.

A suspicious vehicle stop in Douglas led to the arrest of a 60-year-old woman after deputies located suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia during a consensual search. She was charged with possession of a controlled substance and booked into the county jail.

A Coffee County D.I.C.E. traffic stop led to the arrest of Tony Hatch Harper after he admitted marijuana was inside his vehicle, prompting a search that uncovered approximately 11 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Harper faces felony drug charges.

D.I.C.E. Unit traffic stop on Barrington Road led to the arrest of Christopher Dale Burkett after deputies found suspected methamphetamine concealed inside his truck. Burkett also faces a charge for driving with a suspended license.

Coffee County investigators recovered two stolen horses and arrested two Liberty County men following a two week long investigation. The colt and filly were found in McIntosh County through a multiagency effort. Both suspects face theft of livestock and criminal trespass charges.

The Douglas Coffee Drug Unit, assisted by the CCSO D.I.C.E. Unit, executed two search warrants, arresting Quanta Taylor and Cleveland Tanksley. Agents seized 60.2 grams of crack cocaine, a stolen handgun, and nearly $4,000 in cash during the narcotics investigations.

The Douglas-Coffee Drug Unit extends its appreciation to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office D.I.C.E. Unit and the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office for their invaluable assistance throughout this investigation. Sheriff Fred Cole continues to emphasize the importance of interagency collaboration in identifying, investigating, and apprehending individuals who choose to bring illegal drugs into our communities. He reiterates that strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies remain essential in the ongoing fight to keep our communities safe.

Agents of the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit arrested Preston Pernell Fields, 53, of Douglas, following a drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of approximately 6.38 ounces of suspected methamphetamine, THC gummy products, and $1,823.58 in cash. Fields was charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine and other drug-related offenses. He was transported to the Coffee County Jail without incident. The investigation remains active, and additional charges may be forthcoming pending further review and laboratory analysis.

Three individuals have been charged following a fatal shooting on Broxton West Green Highway that claimed the life of Dustin Ryan Bowen, 34, of Douglas. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is working alongside the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) in the ongoing investigation. Breanalee Nichole Lollie, 24, was charged with Party to the Crime of Murder. Raymond Ressler, 18, was charged with Aggravated Assault. A 16-year-old juvenile was charged with Murder and Aggravated Assault.

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested Derrick Shawn Porter, 30, on 16 counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children and 1 count of Child Molestation.

A 56 year old Coffee County man was arrested in an online child exploitation investigation involving explicit communications with someone believed to be 13. Sheriff Fred Cole warns predators: “We will find you, arrest you, and prosecute you.”

Coffee County jailer Imari Bailey, 24, was arrested June 1 after investigators said she smuggled contraband into the Coffee County Jail. Bailey faces felony charges including violation of oath, providing contraband, and jail violations.

Following a multi-year investigation, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 26-year-old Tyrone Barry Carter Jr., a U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Stewart, on charges of Aggravated Child Molestation.

Justin Eugene Carver, a fugitive wanted out of Pennsylvania on charges involving minors, was arrested by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit after fleeing back to Coffee County. Sheriff Fred Cole warns: “If you come to Coffee County looking to hide from the law, you’ve got another thing coming.” Carver is being held at the Coffee County Jail pending extradition.

Former Coffee County Deputy Chris Ashley Rozar was arrested May 5, 2026, following a GBI investigation that began in 2024. He faces multiple charges, including violation of oath, computer invasion of privacy, misuse of license plate data, and stalking. Rozar was previously terminated.

Cameron Blake Spires, 32, has been arrested for the unauthorized sale of a vehicle while the owner was incarcerated. The stolen Lexus was recovered, and additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.