GEORGIA – August to October marks the height of natural disaster season in the United States, and with it comes a warning from consumer protection groups: be on the lookout for scammers posing as contractors offering too-good-to-be-true repair services. According to recent advisories, fraudulent contractors often descend on communities impacted by hurricanes, floods, and other […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, GA — Six local nonprofit organizations received a financial boost this week thanks to the success of the 2nd Annual Cops vs. Kids Charity Shoot-Off, hosted in June by the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and the Stephens County 4-H Rifle Team. Sheriff Rusty Fulbright, joined by Bruce Grant of the 4-H Rifle Team, […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Thursday, July 24, 2025, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Shady Lane in Toccoa in regard to a suspected burglary. While at the residence, deputies met with a female individual who advised she came to check on her family member’s property following their recent death. […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, July 18, 2025, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division arrested two individuals in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on North Akins Bridge Road in Eastanollee. At approximately 12:46 p.m., SCSO deputies were dispatched to a residence on North Akins Bridge Road following a 911 […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop on a blue in color SUV on Brookhaven Circle. One female was arrested in connection with trafficking illegal narcotics. At 4:13 a.m., an individual called Stephens County 911 to report suspicious activity […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Monday, June 2, 2025, a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit initiated a traffic stop on a stolen motorcycle being driven by an escaped inmate from Hall County. The traffic stop resulted in a vehicle pursuit into South Carolina, and a motor vehicle accident occurred. One male was […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU), in conjunction with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO), executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Lake Harbor Trail in Martin as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. […]

PRESS RELEASE – At approximately 5:22 p.m. yesterday, May 9, 2025, Toccoa Police Department were dispatched to a 911 call regarding two vehicles involved in a road rage incident beginning on Highway 17 Alternate toward Toccoa. While initial TPD units were responding, several calls were placed to Stephens County 911 & Emergency Management, Georgia regarding […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit, in conjunction with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) task force, arrested Johnny Rodrickus “Hotrod” Jones. Jones, a previously convicted felon, was originally sentenced in connection to a shooting at the Toccoa Pines (Prather […]

PRESS RELEASE – At approximately 5:30 in the morning on April 25, 2025, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to make a report in reference to a motor vehicle accident with an animal. A female driver informed deputies that she hit a bear with her car around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – SCSO Responds to Suicide Threats, 1 Individual Transported to Hospital for Mental Health Care At approximately 3:38 p.m. yesterday, April 17, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a 911 call in reference to suicide threats at a residence on Oak Valley Road near Holly Springs Road. Prior […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – In late November 2024, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of one Tek84 Intercept body scanner for use within the Stephens County Jail. The new technology was procured using money from the opioid response fund in an effort to stop the impact of illegal drugs in the jail […]

PRESS RELEASE – This week, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) assisted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) with searches throughout the county in regard to drug trafficking. Beginning in January 2025, ARDEO agents initiated an investigation into a drug trafficking operation that involved large quantities […]

GEORGIA – FYN became aware of an arrest made this morning at the Georgia State Capitol thanks to a new program called The Georgia Hour with BKP on VoiceofRuralAmerica.com. Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was seen being shoved to the ground and arrested as he tried to defy a ban that would keep him from […]

PRESS RELEASE – Two suspects have been taken into custody regarding a suspected assault that occurred on New Year’s Day in the Defoor Road area. Upon arrival at a single-car accident on Sunset Drive at 2:45 a.m. yesterday, Jan. 1, deputies found the vehicle to be abandoned and covered in blood. After a thorough search […]

PRESS RELEASE – Last week, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office S.T.I.N.G. Unit captured five wanted fugitives in Stephens County. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, deputies executed an arrest warrant on Theodore Swilling, 75 of Toccoa, who was wanted in the county on felony probation charges. Deputies received a tip that Swilling was staying at […]