PRESS RELEASE – The GBI has arrested and charged Jeremy Lee Mans, age 32, of Toccoa, GA, with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. On November 22, 2024, the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, and the […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, Nov. 27, a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office S.T.I.N.G. Unit conducted a traffic stop on a red in color RAM 1500 in reference to the vehicle displaying no tag. While patrolling East Currahee Street, a S.T.I.N.G. deputy observed that a red in color RAM 1500 truck displayed no […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Monday, November 25, 2024, the GBI arrested and charged Corey Bryant, age 36, of Toccoa, GA, with malice murder in connection to the death of Angela Baker, age 42, of Toccoa, Georgia. On Friday, November 22, 2024, at about 4:30 p.m., the GBI was requested by the Toccoa Police Department to […]

PRESS RELEASE – SCSO Deputies Arrest Subject Following Monday Night Manhunt At approximately 5:51 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Whispering Woods area of Martin in reference to a disturbance. While heading to the call, deputies were informed that the male caller and female homeowner were being […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, has been awarded the Gang Activity Prosecution (GAP) Grant to enhance efforts in identifying and prosecuting gang members in the local community. “The $70,000 grant was appropriated by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) […]

The race in Georgia has been called! Georgia has turned red! News outlets have called the race in Georgia as a tight race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Trump was able to flip the state after Biden previously won the state in 2020. Final numbers are still too early to know, but […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday, Oct. 15, a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office S.T.I.N.G. Unit conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 Alternate near New Road. The stop resulted in the arrest of a male driver in possession of illegal narcotics. At approximately 1:49 p.m., a deputy was traveling south on Highway 17 […]

PRESS RELEASE – In the early morning hours on Oct. 5, 2024, a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on a blue in color Buick Lesabre which resulted in the arrest of one individual. While traveling along Big A Road at around 2:30 a.m., a deputy got behind […]

STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. – On Oct. 9, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office S.T.I.N.G. Unit responded to a possible motor vehicle crash. The incident resulted in an arrest for driving under the influence and possession of an illegal substance. Around 6:40 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a call regarding unknown trouble, possibly a motor […]

PRESS RELEASE – This week, deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division found a bear cub on the side of Highway 123. When they arrived, the cub staggered across the highway to a creek, where deputies and a citizen were able to rescue the bear cub and secure him in the backseat of […]

PRESS RELEASE – Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Stephens County High School Parent Concerns At approximately 6:55 a.m., deputies with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call where shots were fired. During their investigation, deputies learned the shots were fired in response to a domestic dispute which occurred between neighbors by phone […]

PRESS RELEASE – In the early morning hours of Sept. 30, 2024, a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and an officer from the Toccoa Police Department were conducting routine patrols on Big A Road when they observed suspicious activity behind a local business. Their investigation resulted in the arrests of Bruce Bailey, 31 […]

ATLANTA – As Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging Georgians to take several precautions before the storm. “Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast as a major hurricane and continue into Georgia with devastating wind speeds,” said Commissioner King. “Because these damaging winds […]

GEORGIA – In the aftermath of Wednesday’s horrific school shooting, multiple schools across Georgia are reporting threats of violence. Fannin County School System stated that they “wanted to make you aware there have been multiple threats made to schools throughout the state of Georgia over the past 48 hours.” The shooting that took place at […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office S.T.I.N.G. Unit conducted a traffic stop on a black in color Nissan Titan in reference to an incorrectly displayed tag. The driver refused to stop which resulted in a vehicle pursuit into a neighboring county. A K-9 search resulted in […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Sheriff Gary Gulledge, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, and the Paulding County community mourn the loss of one of their Deputies. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 6:13 PM, Deputy Brandon Cunningham was gunned down as he responded to a domestic dispute. A male suspect ambushed Deputy Cunningham and his […]