BOLO: Suspects Entering Autos

On April 19th, 2022; the pictured suspects were caught on camera Entering Autos in the Governor’s Ridge Subdivision off Cedar Mountain Rd. in Douglas County, Ga. If you recognize either subject please call.

Person Wanted for Bank Fraud and Identity Theft

UPDATE (06/01/2021 @ 3:00PM): This person has been identified. Thank you to everyone who has shared this information.

On April 4, 2021 the person pictured was able to withdraw a cashiers check for over $11,000 from the BB&T (Truist) Bank on Thornton Road in Douglasville GA using a fake ID to impersonate a legitimate account holder. If anyone has information on the person in the photographs, please contact Investigator J. Smith at (770-920-4992) or email jsmith@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

Man Arrested in Mississippi for Douglas County Homicide

Around 10:40 am on 5/11/21 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) patrol deputies were dispatched to Swooping Ct, Douglasville, Ga in reference to a person shot. On arrival, deputies located a deceased male with what appeared to be gunshot wounds. It was also determined that the victim’s vehicle was missing from the residence. DCSO investigators responded to the scene and quickly developed a suspect by the name V’Daul Devontae Malik Guyton, who is 24 years of age. Guyton was reported to be the boyfriend of the victim. By 5:30 PM that afternoon DCSO investigators with assistance of the Mississippi State Police and the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office, located and arrested Mr. Guyton for felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and theft of a motor vehicle. DCSO investigators are currently in Mississippi, examining evidence and following up on this investigation. Sheriff Tim Pounds would like to recognize his employees for their hard work and quick response in developing a suspect, obtaining the necessary evidence, and apprehending the suspect so quickly. He would also like to thank all the agencies involved who assisted his officers throughout this investigation.

Person Wanted in Trailer Theft

On February 7 2021 at approximately 2:37 pm the subject pictured stole a 2019 Diamond enclosed cargo trailer from 4500 Industrial Access Road in Douglasville GA. The vehicle used was a black or blue newer model Jeep Cherokee or Grand Cherokee Limited with what looks to be a dealer tag. The suspect appears to be male and was wearing a red hoodie, jeans and Nike shoes. If anyone has information on the person or vehicles in the photographs, please contact Investigator T. Puckett at (770-920-4918) or email tpuckett@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

In Custody for Homicide

UPDATE (03/22/2021 @ 8:30pm): Nathanael Searcy is now in custody. Thank you to everyone who shared his information.

On March 16, 2021, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to Silver Way in the Silver Creek Ranch Subdivision in Lithia Springs, Georgia, to a reported vehicle collision and shots fired call.

Deputies arriving discovered 21-year-old Melvin Porter deceased in the driver’s seat of a minivan which had left the roadway and came to rest behind a residence.

Investigators followed leads, canvased the neighborhood and conducted interviews into the early morning hours.  According to eye witnesses and with the assistance of home surveillance videos, 17-year-old, Nathanael Michael Searcy, was identified as the individual who shot and killed Melvin Porter.

Multiple Search Warrants have been executed and the case is still ongoing.  Two other arrests have been made in this case with associates of Nathanael Searcy who were at the scene of the crime.  In addition to Searcy, additional arrests are expected.

Please contact Sgt. J. Hayes or Douglas County Sheriff’s Office with any information at:

Congrats, Sgt. Long!

Sheriff Tim Pounds and staff would like to congratulate Ashley Long on her recent promotion to Investigative Sergeant. She will be leading the Persons Unit in our Criminal Investigations Division.

Two People Wanted for Rent Theft

On February 2, 2021 at approximately 1:30am, a male and female were captured stealing rent payments out of the mail slot at the Douglasville Regency Mobile Home Park on McKown Rd, Douglasville GA. The male was seen wearing a sweatshirt, sweatpants and tennis shoes. The female was wearing a checkered pattern jacket, blue jeans and boots. They were seen leaving in a newer model Chevrolet Tahoe with no tag.

If anyone has information on the people or vehicle in the photographs, please contact Investigator C. Clark at 678-486-1307 or email cclark@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

Two People Wanted for Property Damage and Mail Theft

On January 6, 2021 two subjects entered the mailboxes at the Manchester Place Apartments located at 1600 Blairs Bridge Rd, Lithia Springs GA. They used an unknown tool to pry open the mailboxes. They were captured on video removing multiple pieces of mail and packages before leaving in an grey car with tinted windows that was parked near the mail area.

If anyone has information on the people or the vehicle in the photographs above please contact Investigator T. Smith (678-486-1294) or email tfsmith@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

Congratulations and Welcome Back!

Sheriff Tim Pounds and staff would like to congratulate the following personnel on their recent promotions:

  • Lt. Aycock* (promotion from CID Sgt.)
  • Lt. Catlin (promotion from CID Sgt.)
  • Lt. LaPoint (promotion from Jail Division Sgt.)
  • Sgt. Ayers (promotion from SRO/Deputy)
  • Sgt. Duncan (promotion from Deputy/Fleet)
  • Sgt. Gomez* (promotion from SID Investigator)
  • Sgt. Miller (promotion from CID Investigator)
  • Sgt. Wright (promotion from CID Investigator)

* not pictured

We would also like to welcome back Inv. Christy Clark. She will be returning to CID in the near future.

Suspects Wanted for Multiple Commercial Burglaries

Shaun Pruitt and Anthony Yourn have been identified as two of the suspects in several commercial burglaries that occurred in Douglas County. There is a third individual that hasn’t been identified.

If anyone has information on the person or the vehicles in the photographs that are shown please contact Inv. T. Puckett (770) 920-4918 or Inv. Citizen (678) 486-1274.

 

 

Congratulations, Inv. Miller!

Sheriff Tim Pounds and staff would like to congratulate Inv. Josh Miller on his recent Secret Service National Computer Forensic Institute (NCFI) Top 50 Partners Award. He was 27th in the nation for electronic forensic examinations in 2019. During that year, he examined over 23 terabytes of data that resulted in a number of additional leads and information in a wide variety of criminal cases. We are very proud of his accomplishment, and recognize that he is a tremendous asset not only to this department but to the community as well.

 

Congratulations, Sgt. Hayes!

Sheriff Tim Pounds and staff would like to congratulate Investigator Jay Hayes on his recent promotion to Investigative Sergeant. He has over 16 years of experience with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and will continue to work with our Crimes Against Persons Unit in the Criminal Investigations Division.

 

Six Arrested in Hotel Drug Bust

During the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic, and all the issues surrounding the virus, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been diligently working to clean the Efficiency Lodge on Fairburn Road of drug dealers. This summer, the Special Investigations Division received information that multiple individuals were involved in a drug trafficking organization operating in the Efficiency Lodge located at 2420 Fairburn Rd, Douglasville Georgia.

During the past several months investigators have made undercover purchases of illicit narcotics from individuals working in concert to facilitate their drug trade. During these operations, some individuals involved were often armed, and utilized communication devices to thwart any type of law enforcement intervention.

On the morning of October 15, 2020, multiple units from the Douglas County Sheriff’s office, Douglasville Police Department, and the Georgia Department of Public Safety executed multiple search warrants simultaneously at the Efficiency Lodge. Search warrants were executed at multiple rooms as well as the office. A related search warrant was also executed at 3625 Sweet Briar Circle, Lithia Springs GA. Agents were able to seize marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, US currency, and a total of 5 firearms.

Investigators arrested the following individuals:
Alviro Smith, 24
Deselvia Greely, 30
Paul Robinson, 39
Trina Robinson, 36
Michael Sasser, 32
Victor Medina, 45

Charges levied against those arrested vary by suspect; however, range from RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act), use of telecommunications device to facilitate a felony, possession of a firearm during a violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act, reckless conduct, theft by receiving stolen motor vehicle, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and sales of illicit narcotics.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office strives to serve, protect, and make the community safe. Community involvement is the key to a healthy and happy community. Working together will help to make Douglas County a safe and happy place to live and work. If you have any information of criminal or suspicious activity we would like to hear from you and anonymous tips are always welcome. Stay safe as we head into the holiday season.

Please contact records@sheriff.douglas.ga.us to request copies of mugshots.

Information Wanted in Shooting on Lake Monroe Rd.

On October 11, 2020 at approximately 11;15 pm, The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of shots fired at a residence located on Lake Monroe Rd, Douglas County Georgia. No injuries were reported at the time of the shooting. Evidence has been collected as this case is actively being investigated. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office encourages any person with information related to this shooting to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and ask to speak with Inv. Lee Martin or Inv. Roxann Benefield phone 770-949-5656.

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