New Hires
Sheriff Tim Pounds and staff would like to welcome our two newest hires: Jailer Vanessa Reid, and Deputy Sheriff Recruit Brett Daniell.
Man Arrested for Theft
UPDATE (09/17/2019 @ 7:43am): This suspect has been identified and arrested. Thank you to everyone who has shared this information and/or contacted us about his identity.
On 09/04/19 at approximately 10:30 am, this man backed his vehicle into the carport of this residence in Lithia Springs and made entry into an outbuilding on the property. If you recognize this person please contact Sgt Chuck Catlin at 678 486-1237 or by email at ccatlin@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.
So Long, Steve!
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like to acknowledge another recent retiree: Steve Sprouse. He has been with us through 4 sheriffs and with him goes a wealth of investigative knowledge. As he said at his retirement party, “It’s not so much as goodbye as see you later.”
Congratulations, Lt. Lipscomb!
Sheriff Pounds and staff would like to congratulate Sgt. Lipscomb on his promotion to Lieutenant. He will be moving to his new patrol shift Saturday night.
We’ll Miss You, Cindy Lou!
It is difficult to express the bond that some people make with those they work closely with for years. After 22 of those years, Cindy West has decided to hang up her uniform and move on to a new adventure called retirement. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office celebrates you, Cindy, for all you have given of yourself to this department, the community and the friends you have made along the way. Dream big, Cindy Lou. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Inmate Trash Detail Pickup Stats: August, 2019
Roads cleaned: 492
County office cleaned: 35
Cemeteries cleaned: 7
Total mattress collected: 24
Total tires collected: 77
County properties mowed: 74
Total bags of trash collected: 1,542
Total weight of trash and debris: 20,008 Lbs.
Two People Wanted for Theft
On August 26, 2019 these two individuals came into the Family Dollar in Lithia Springs and walked out without paying for the items they were carrying. If you can identify these people, please notify Sgt. Chuck Catlin at 678-486-1237.
New Hires: 08-26-2019
Sheriff Tim Pounds and staff would like to welcome the following new hires to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office:
- Tina Southerland, Jailer
- Paulette Cole, Deputy Sheriff Recruit
- Nefertiti Bradley, Deputy Sheriff
- Roberson Guerrier, Deputy Sheriff
Congratulations, Martha!
We would like to thank Martha Lyon for her many years of service and dedication to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and we wish her well as she retires at the end of this week. Book-in will not be the same without her.
Patrol Deputy Arrested
On August 4th, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault at an address in Douglasville. As the investigation unfolded, investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division learned that three persons under the age of 21 were provided alcohol by one of our deputy sheriffs. Deputy David Tyler Gibson, 23, provided alcohol to the persons under 21 and was arrested on August 15th and charged with 4 counts of furnishing alcohol to persons under the age of 21 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Gibson received a $1000.00 bond per count and was later released. The following day Deputy Gibson was terminated from employment with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
After Gibson’s termination, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at a location in Douglasville where Gibson happened to be present. As a result of the search warrant, Gibson was re-arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug related objects, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Gibson appeared in Magistrate Court August 19th and was given a $4,500 bond. He was later released on bond. An initial press release was not issued due to the nature of the ongoing illicit drug investigation; however, in the interest of media inquiries, and agency transparency, an official press release has been provided.
Welcome, New Jailers
Sheriff Tim Pounds and staff would like to welcome new jailers: Anna Dawson and Meghan Hampton. Jailer Dawson has experience working with inmates in DeKalb County, and Jailer Hampton comes to us from the Department of Juvenile Justice. More information about our hiring process is available here.
Person Wanted for Delivery Theft
On August 13, 2019 this suspect took a delivery from the porch of a residence in the Maroney Mill area. If you can identify this person, please contact Sgt. Chuck Catlin with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at (678) 486-1237. Case number R1909497.
Congratulations, Sgt. Morris!
Sheriff Tim Pounds and staff at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Sgt. Donna Morris on her retirement. She has been with us for 37 years serving in various departments and was both a DARE and BLAST officer. We wish her well as she takes some well-deserved time off!
Man Wanted for Theft from Gas Station
On August 16, 2019 this male came into the Post Road Shell Station and took three cartons of cigarettes while the clerk had her back turned. If you recognize this person please notify Sgt Chuck Catlin, 678 486-1237 or by email at ccatlin@sheriff.douglas.ga.us
Congratulations, HEAT
Congratulations to our HEAT Unit who received the Highway Safety Champion award “for outstanding dedication reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities on Georgia’s roadways.”
