STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — A Toccoa man wanted on an outstanding probation warrant was arrested following a multi-jurisdictional search that spanned several counties and resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and other narcotics, according to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. In early May, agents with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division began receiving […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — A Toccoa woman was arrested Tuesday night after deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office reportedly discovered suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Big A Road. According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at approximately 9 p.m. on May 18, 2026, when a deputy conducted a traffic […]

PRESS RELEASE – At approximately 2:55 a.m. Thursday, May 14, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a silver Mercury sedan on East Tugaloo Street near Short Street in Toccoa. Deputies made contact with the driver of the vehicle who was identified as Rosevelt Trimiar, 33 of Toccoa. During the […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Monday, May 4, 2026, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call regarding shots fired in the area of Whispering Pines Drive near Foxglove Road. One individual was arrested as a result of the investigation. At approximately 3:15 p.m., SCSO deputies made contact with an individual who called 911 […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. — A series of threatening messages that authorities say began as a prank escalated into a shooting early Monday morning, leaving three individuals facing serious charges following a multi-agency investigation. According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 12:26 a.m. on April 27 to a residence on Tower Road […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – At approximately 9 p.m. on the night of April 16, 2026, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a physical domestic situation during which shots were allegedly fired at the 911 caller. When units arrived at the residence on Sweetgum Road, deputies attempted to make contact with an armed […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – At approximately 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Old Liberty Hill Road in reference to a traffic violation. As a result, two females were arrested. During the traffic stop, deputies made contact with the driver of […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga.— One person is in custody following a shooting at a youth home in Toccoa that left a 16-year-old injured, according to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and investigators responded around 1:13 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, to a report of a gunshot wound at The Village, a youth home located on Gulley […]

GEORGIA – Conservative Senator Steve Gooch is stepping up where others are content to grandstand, delivering real action to shield Georgians from the rising tide of lawlessness pushed by the far left. In the wake of media-fueled hysteria that has seen protesters storm churches mid-service to harass worshippers, Gooch didn’t hesitate. He introduced SB 591, […]

PRESS RELEASE – In November 2025, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division began an extensive undercover operation into the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors. The months-long investigation, coined “Operation Nico-TEEN” by investigators, led to the arrests of five individuals in Toccoa-Stephens County yesterday afternoon. Following multiple citizen complaints that local […]

PRESS RELEASE – Two males and one female have been arrested following an investigation into a report of shots fired at a residence in Toccoa yesterday, February 18, 2026. At approximately 12:48 p.m., Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a report of shots fired and a physical altercation at a residence on Skyline […]

PRESS RELEASE – Sunday morning, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence on Providence Lane near Freedom Drive in Martin. At approximately 8:50 a.m., an individual contacted Stephens County 911 claiming their Dodge Durango had been stolen overnight. Deputies responded to the residence to take a report […]

GEORGIA – February 17 – As State Senator for Georgia’s 51st District and the Republican frontrunner for Lieutenant Governor, I am committed to putting Georgia families first and aligning our state with President Trump’s America First agenda. Last week, I introduced Senate Bill 465, a targeted measure to hold businesses accountable and discourage the hiring […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – Two individuals are in custody following a shots-fired incident Tuesday night at Stephens County High School, according to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at approximately 8 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2026, to reports of gunfire in the school’s student parking lot. At the time, School Resource Officers were on […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division responded to a residence on Highway 123 in reference to a burglary. While meeting with the homeowners, investigators observed security cameras around the residence had been disconnected. The homeowners stated that multiple items were stolen including trailers, trail cameras, […]

It’s no secret that the Iranian government is America’s enemy. They hate our freedom and our Christian values, they persecute anyone who questions them, and they sponsor terror around the globe. When I found out that the daughter of a senior Iranian official who threatened our troops and President Trump was employed at Emory, I […]