Skip to content

First Responses

Lakeland Police Respond to Series of Incidents Over the Past Week

|

By Carol A. Gasser Moore LAKELAND, Lanier County, Georgia — Officers with the Lakeland Police Department responded to multiple calls throughout the week of April 15, ranging from theft reports and threats to property damage and an assault. These incidents occurred across several locations within the city and reflect the department’s continued commitment to public…

Read More

Multi-State Fugitive Arrested in Coffee County on Fraud Charges

|

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   DOUGLAS, Coffee County, Georgia – A coordinated Georgia and Oklahoma law enforcement has lead to an announcement by the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).  The CCSO has publicized the arrest of a woman wanted on a string of fraud-related charges across two states. Brittini Daine Paulk (40) of Douglas…

Read More

Four Arrests Made in Lanier County Over the Past Week

|

By Carol A. Gasser Moore LANIER COUNTY, Georgia — The Lanier County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol made four notable arrests between April 14 and April 20, according to recently released jail records. Charges ranged from DUI and traffic violations to a fugitive apprehension. On April 16 at 5:45 p.m., Georgia State Patrol Trooper…

Read More

Berrien County Sheriff’s Office Intensifies Drug Enforcement Efforts and Community Safety Initiatives

|

​By Carol A. Gasser Moore NASHVILLE, Berrien County, Georgia— Since April 14, 2025, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has been actively engaged in operations aimed at curbing illegal drug activities and enhancing public safety within the county.​ Major Drug Trafficking Bust in Enigma On April 10, BCSO led a multi-agency operation in Enigma that…

Read More

Busy Week for Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office: Arrests, Gang Indictments, School Lockdown, and a Major Grant

|

  By Carol A. Gasser Moore Lowndes County, Georgia – It’s been a significant week for law enforcement in Lowndes County as the Sheriff’s Office and local partners tackled a series of high-profile criminal incidents while also receiving major support for future operations. 🔹 On April 18, law enforcement officials announced the indictment of seven…

Read More

Alabama hit and run case leads to arrest of Grady County man

|

By Carol A. Gasser Moore   CAIRO, Grady County, Georgia – Identified as a suspect in a vehicular homicide investigation, Tony Adkins (48) of Cairo has been taken into custody by the Thomasville Police Department (TPD).  The arrest occurred on Friday, April 11 when the Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI) made contact with the Grady…

Read More

GBI Arrests Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Deputy for Stalking and Related Charges

|

By Staff Writer Bleckley County, Georgia – The GBI has arrested and charged Ronny Lewis Butts, age 49 of Cochran, GA, with Harassing Communications (misdemeanor), Stalking (misdemeanor) and Violation of Oath of Office (felony). On Thursday, April 4, 2025, the GBI was requested by Bleckley County Sheriff Daniel Cape to assist with an investigation involving allegations that…

Read More

Lakeland Fire and Rescue Department Report for April 14, 2025*

|

April 07 – Call to an auto accident on West Bostick, but units were canceled by law enforcement while in route.   April 10– Call to an alarm on Franklin Street. Arrived to find that a neighbor could hear an alarm in the apartment above hers. The upper unit was locked with no one home.…

Read More

Lanier County Sheriff’s Ofice Jail Media Report ending April 14, 2025

|

April 07, 1100 hours. Tommy Ruffian Pearson Jr. (61) charged with Adult restraint law seat belt (18 years and older), DUI – driving under the influence of alcohol, Failure to drive within single lane, and Reckless driving. Housed for:  Coffee County Jail.  Arresting Agency:  Lanier County Sheriff’s Office.  Arresting officer: none listed.  Property/Cash Bond: $2,555.00/$1,780.00D…

Read More