Douglas County Rotary’s “Apples for Teachers”

Members of the Douglas County Rotary  visiting all the Douglas County Schools this week and presenting each staff with an Apple for “Apples for Teachers”  to show their appreciation for their service. This week, Inv. Joe Williams visited Bill Arp Elementary and South Douglas Elementary.

Hurricane Harvey Law Enforcement Relief Donations

The Sheriff’s Association is asking for donation to send to law enforcement officers who have been impacted from Hurricane Harvey.
 
If you would like to donate make checks payable to NSA Disaster Relief Fund 1450 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314. You can also visit the website (www.sheriffs.org/hurricanereliefdonation) to make a donation. You’ll receive a confirmation which will act as your receipt which is tax deductible.
 

It’s A Toss Up

Sheriff Tim Pounds was the honorary coin toss person at last night’s football game between Fairplay and Stewart Middle Schools, and the Polar Patrol, SCORPION, FIND, and Traffic Safety units handed out ice cream at half-time.

Congratulations, Lt. Skinner

We would like to congratulate Lt. Jim Skinner on his retirement and thank him for spending 35 long years with us! We hope that the next chapter in his life is long, relaxing and blessed!

Nine Arrested in Warrant Roundup

On August 24, 2017 members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office along with Officers of the Department of Community Supervision combined resources and performed a roundup of persons that held outstanding warrants against them for violating their probation.

Members of the Fugitive and Warrant Division along with Investigators with the Special Investigations Division of the Sheriff’s Office paired up Department of Community Supervision Officers and attempted to make contact with a number of probationers with active warrants for violating conditions of their probation. This joint effort resulted in the arrest of 9 individuals, 7 of whom were arrested for the outstanding violation of probation and 2 that were arrested for drugs located in the residence where the warrants were being served.

Information was also gained as a result of this joint effort on numerous other individuals currently wanted for violating their probation and where they might be located.

Also on August 24th, 2017 members of the Douglas County Fugitive and Warrant Division assisted the United States Marshal’s service in the apprehension of murder suspect that was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred in Paulding County, Georgia during the weekend of August 19th and 20th.

Located: Isaiah Vaughn

UPDATE (11/03/2017): Isaiah Vaughn has been located.

Isaiah Wyatt Vaughn, 15 years of age, was last seen 07/31/2017 at his residential placement in Macon, GA. Isaiah could possibly be in Douglas County. It is unknown what Isaiah was wearing at the time he left he placement. Isaiah is 5’11, 119 lbs., brown hair and light brown eyes.

Please contact Inv. Terrence Dukes with any information at 678-486-1230.

Recovered Property: Child’s Bike

On Thursday August 17, 2017 at approximately 11:00 PM, The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division recovered a child’s bicycle on the side of Fairburn Road in the area of the Douglasville Police Department. If this bicycle belongs to you or your child please contact Investigator Joshua Skinner at 678-486-1280 or jnskinner@sheriff.douglas.ga.us with a correct description and the bike will be returned.

Two Men Captured and Arrested After Armed Robbery

On 08/09/2017, two men robbed the AT&T store on Thornton Rd. at gunpoint, demanding money and taking iPhones. The suspects then fled, but were spotted a short distance away on Skyview near Thornton. Deputy Manson and Master Sgt. Leaman attempted to pull the suspects’ car over, but the suspects fled, instead. A chase ensued and ended with a PIT maneuver near Thornton and Interstate West Parkway. Both men were taken into custody without further incident, and have been charged with armed robbery. The driver also has charges of theft, possession of a firearm during a crime, and felony fleeing and eluding.

Man Arrested for Rape, Battery

On July 25, 2017, Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Reserve at Sweetwater Apartments in Austell, Georgia to a reported sexual assault. A suspect was identified during the investigation as Adedoja Olaniyi Bah, a 30 year old male. Bah was arrested and charged with Rape, Battery and other sexual related charges and later appeared before the Magistrate Judge on July 26, 2017.

Adedoja Bah, not a citizen of the United States, was visiting the U.S. temporarily during the commission of these crimes. He is originally from Nigeria, last living in Japan. The case investigator is working closely with an Immigration agent as the investigation is ongoing to include international information on Bah and completion of follow up into the sexual assault investigation here in Douglas County.

Adedoja Olaniyi Bah is currently being held at the Douglas County Jail without bond.

 

A Special Birthday for a Special Girl

Karma Lilly Little celebrated her 7th birthday in a very special way on August 5th. She has been battling has been battling Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma non-stop since she was diagnosed at age 3. Karma Lilly and her family recently met and became friends with Deputy Larry Waters, and invited him to her “Alice in Wonderland” themed birthday party. What Karma didn’t know was that other law enforcement officers from around the area would be there, too.

Karma is a huge fan of law enforcement, and collects patches and challenge coins. While in Atlanta for treatment, she befriended Atlanta Police Chief Chief Erika Shields and was made an honorary APD officer. The New York City Police Department has also extended her the same honor, along with her own NYPD uniform.

For those wanting to follow Karma’s cancer battle, her family has set up a Facebook page:

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