Armed Robbery Suspects Shot and Arrested in Douglas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, deputies with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Grove Mobile Home Park in Douglas in reference to individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, deputies located two adult female subjects at the residence with apparent gunshot injuries.
The injured parties were identified as Stephanie Ann Nicole Castillo, 35, of Douglas, and Elisabet Gaspar, 27, of Douglas. Emergency Medical Services rendered aid at the scene. During the preliminary investigation, deputies determined the shooting had actually occurred at a separate residence near Tyler Road.
In addition to additional deputies responding to the primary location, members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation were enlisted to assist in the investigation. Investigators learned that the homeowner had been attacked by the two suspects, who were allegedly armed with a machete. According to the victim, Castillo and Gaspar arrived at the residence with the intent to commit a robbery. A prolonged physical struggle ensued, during which the homeowner was beaten and assaulted. The homeowner ultimately retrieved a shotgun and fired a single round, striking both assailants.
Castillo and Gaspar were transported to Coffee Regional Medical Center for treatment. Following medical clearance, both suspects were taken into custody and transported to the Coffee County Jail.
Each suspect has been charged with:
Two (2) counts of Aggravated Assault O.C.G.A. 16-5-21
Two (2) counts of Armed Robbery O.C.G.A. 16-8-41
One (1) count of Home Invasion in the First Degree O.C.G.A. 16-7-5(b)
Aggravated assault involves attacking someone with a deadly weapon or something capable of causing serious injury and carries a penalty of 1 to 20 years in prison per count. Armed Robbery occurs when a person takes another’s property using an offensive weapon, or any replica/device having the appearance of one, with intent to commit theft. It is a severe felony, punishable by death, life imprisonment, or 10–20 years in prison, with a strict 10-year minimum, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders. First-degree home invasion occurs when someone unlawfully enters an occupied home while armed and intending to commit a violent felony, carrying a penalty of 10 to 20 years in prison, including a mandatory minimum of 10 years without parole.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. A special thanks to the GBI for their collaboration in this joint effort to solve this case.