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:

Anneewakee Trails Community Cookout

Sheriff Tim Pounds and members of the SCOPE, SCORPION and Patrol divisions held a community cookout at Anneewakee Trails/Falls on Saturday, July 29th. The Sheriff manned the grill along with DA Brian Fortner and Solicitor General Matthew Krull. There were around 450 attendees to the event. Sheriff Pounds is committed to being more active in the Douglas County communities. He wants residents and citizens, especially the kids, to have more positive interactions with the sheriff’s office, and plans to host more community cookout events throughout the rest of the summer. Please contact Lt. Elmer Horn at 678-486-1200 or ehorn@sheriff.douglas.ga.us to learn more about the community cookouts.

LOCATED: Shamari Unique Malazia Younkins

UPDATE (07/28/2017) Shamari Younkins has been located.

Shamari Unique Malazia Younkins, 14 years of age, was last seen 07/20/2017 at her residence in Douglas County. She was last seen wearing a black shirt with the word B.O.S.S. and black pants. Her hair is worn in long braids that hang past her shoulders. She is approximately 5’4 and weighs 145 lbs.

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

Back To School

It’s almost that time of year again. Please be aware of buses, students, and school zones starting August 7!

KLEA 2017

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Villa Rica Police Department were glad to host the first Kids Law Enforcement Academy (KLEA) week-long summer day camp. Fifty kids, 25 from Villa Rica and 25 from unincorporated Douglas County, received lessons in Patrol operations, boat safety, bike safety, evidence gathering, nutrition/physical fitness, and had opportunities to play games and make their own tie-died shirts. The response from the kids and their parents has been tremendous, and we plan on making the KLEA camps a new summertime tradition.

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Lawn Equipment Theft

On July 17, 2017, at approximately 11:17, the unknown males above drove around the parking lot of John Bleakley Ford. When the opportunity presented itself the passenger got out of the vehicle and stole a Stihl trimmer, edger and a blower from the landscaping truck.

On July 20, 2017, the same suspects stole two echo backpack blowers, a Stihl back pack blower and a Stihl Weedeater from a business on Thornton Road.

The vehicle is a blue Cadillac CTS bearing Georgia License Plate CGX1225.

If you have information in reference to this crime or any help in identifying these individuals.

Please contact Inv. M. Joseph, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office 770-920-4916 or email mjoseph@sheriff.douglas.ga.us

Reference case R1708356

 

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