Man Arrested in Shooting Incident

On August 31, 2020, Douglas County Sheriffs Office patrol units were dispatched to a call of a person who was shot at I-20 and Lee Road in Lithia Springs, GA. Deputies responded and met with the victim who suffered gunshot wounds in the incident. The victim stated he was traveling west bound on I-20 between Thornton Road and Lee Road when a silver pickup truck approached his vehicle from behind flashing the bright lights at the victim. The victim exited to Lee Road whereas the suspect vehicle followed, and pulled up beside the victim. Without warning, an occupant of the silver truck shouted obscenities at the victim and then fired rounds into the victim’s vehicle striking him twice. The suspect truck then fled onto I-20 east.

The victim was able to provide a detailed description of the suspect vehicle and occupant information to deputies and investigators on the scene. A thorough investigation ultimately led to suspect Turan Rogers Melton, 25 years-of-age from Mableton, GA.

On October 2, 2020, Investigators executed a search warrant on the residence of Turan Melton where he was arrested and his 2010 Chevrolet Silverado truck was seized as evidence. Turan Melton is currently charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and criminal attempt to commit murder. His initial court appearance was held on Oct. 5, 2020, and Melton is currently being held at the Douglas County Jail without bond. Melton is also a suspect in several other shootings around the Metro-Atlanta area.

Man Arrested After Striking Deputy With Stolen Patrol Car

On September 28, 2020, Douglas County 911 received a call about an intruder on Lake Filed Drive breaking into a home and attacking the homeowner.  Kilpatrick Key was identified as that intruder who was known to the residents at that location.  He had been served a Temporary Protective Order from the Douglas County Superior Court to restrain himself from being at that location or contact with any family member that lived there.

Key forcibly entered the residence and began stabbing the victim in front of minor children who were in the home.  Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the residence.

The initial arriving Deputy entered the residence upon hearing the victim’s cry for help.  Key fled the house and got into the Deputy’s marked patrol car as the Deputy gave chase out of the house, Key drove straight into the Deputy who was in the yard of the residence near the entry to the house.  The Deputy was struck by the car and Key fled leading other arriving Deputies on a high-speed chase through the neighborhood and on Reynolds Road where Key crashed the patrol car and fled on foot.  Key was subsequently captured near the crash scene.

Key is charged with 3 counts of Aggravated assault, 2 counts of Aggravated battery, Home Invasion 1st degree, Aggravated Stalking, Felony Obstruction, Interference with Government Property, Theft by Taking, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude, and three counts of Cruelty to Children in the 3rd degree.  Key had a bond hearing on September 29, 2020 in front of Magistrate Judge Susan Camp who denied his bond.  Key is a US Army Reservist with the 3rd Medical Command out of Forrest Park, GA.

Suspect(s) Wanted in Theft of Commercial Trailer

On August 24th at approximately 5:30am, a two tone pickup truck with special rims was observed on video taking a work trailer. The trailer that was taken has multiple “Small Jobs Inc.” advertisements on the sides and back. The photos are the actual suspect vehicle and the trailer that were taken. If anyone has any information about this suspect or vehicles, please contact Investigator Puckett at (770) 920-4918 or tpuckett@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

Home Health Care Worker Posing as a Registered Nurse Arrested

On August 10, 2020, Sheriff’s investigators arrested Heather Denise Banks for identity theft of a Registered Nurse. Banks was providing skilled medical care to individuals using some else’s identity. Banks was employed with Omni Healthcare Services in Lithia Springs, Georgia.

Information was obtained in July that Banks was working for Omni Healthcare Services as a Registered Nurse providing home health care. She was responsible for providing medical assistance to children that had serious medical conditions requiring treatment outside of the hospital setting. Over the course of the investigation, it was confirmed that Banks had used the license of a certified Registered Nurse which she had obtained by illegals means. It was also confirmed through the Georgia Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Board that Banks did not hold a license to work as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.

When Banks was arrested, she confirmed that she was posing as a Registered Nurse for more money and had only completed a Certified Nursing Assistant program. This is a major concern to public safety since Banks does not have the proper training and has admitted to working with at least two children in a home setting. Banks also admitted to being employed as a Registered Nurse at another agency prior to the one she was dismissed from but did not disclose that location.

Banks is currently charged with the following:

  • Damaged to property 1st degree
  • Cruelty to Children
  • Identity Theft
  • Reckless Conduct
  • Forgery in the 1st Degree
  • Willful Destruction of Medical Records

This case is still active. Investigators are asking that anyone with information about Banks or other companies she may have worked with to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 678-486-1242.

Located: Juvenile Jayana Antionette Black

UPDATE 07/28/2020 @ 6:10pm: Jayana Black has been located. Thank you to everyone who has shared her information.

Jayana Antionette Black, 15yo, was last seen 07/21/2020 at her custodial grandmothers’ residence in Douglas County, GA. Jayana’s clothing description is unknown. Jayana is approximately 5’5″, 120 lbs. and is believed to be in the Douglas County area. Please contact Inv. Roxann Benefield with any information at 678-486-1307 or email at rbenefield@sheriff.douglas.ga.us. Case #R2007421

Located: Juvenile Kemarious McReed

UPDATE (07/08/2020 @ 4:30pm): Kemarious McReed has been located. 

Kemarious Jamile McReed, 17 years of age, was last seen on 06/21/2020 at his residence in Douglas County and could possibly be in the Athens/Clark County area. Kemarious’ clothing description is unknown. Kemarious is 5’9″ and weighs 270 lbs. Please contact Inv. Roxann Benefield with any information at 678-486-1307 or rbenefield@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

Warrants Scam

It has been brought to our attention that scammers have been reaching out to people and leaving messages for them to contact Investigator Terrance Dukes of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department because they have a warrant for their arrest. These scammers usually try and get money in order to take care of the warrant. The Scammers usually ask you to go and buy gift cards and call them back with the numbers on the gift card as payment to cancel the warrant. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department will not accept payment of any type to clear an arrest warrant. Please do not fall for this scam. If you have any questions please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at (770) 942-2121.

Two Suspects Wanted in Gas Station Burglary

On 4/25/2020, these two suspects broke into the Amoco gas station located at 3385 Fairburn Rd, Douglasville. They took over $2,000.00 worth of Newport and Kool Cigarettes. They fled in a 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Any information concerning this person(s) or incident, please contact Inv. T.F. Smith at 678-486-1294 or the Sheriff’s Office at 770-942-2121.

Located: Juvenile Paris Glymph

UPDATE (04/30/2020 @ 9:30am): Paris Glymph has been located. Thank you to everyone who shared this info.

Paris Glymph, 16 years of age, was last seen on March 7th, 2020 in Lithia Springs, Georgia, unknown clothing description. She is described as 5’3″, 128 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. Any information concerning her whereabouts, please contact Inv. James Little at 770-920-3923 or the Sheriff’s Office at 770-949-5656. Case Number R2002657.

Located: Juvenile Jacob Allen Tran

UPDATE (04/30/2020 @ 9:50am): Jacob Tran has been located. Thank you to everyone who shared this info.

Jacob Allen Tran, White Male, last seen wearing camouflage pants, red sweatshirt, reddish orange hair, 15 years old, last seen in Douglasville, GA at his residence. Please contact Inv. Christina Clark with any info at 678-486-1274 or cclark@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

Located: Kyle Girard

UPDATE (03/30/2020 @ 2:45pm): Kyle Girard has been located. Thank you to everyone who has shared his information.

Kyle Girard , 17 years old, black male, 5’8″, approximately 140lbs, last seen wearing blue jogger sweatpants, a black jacket with a hood, and red Champion shoes. Last seen at his residence in Lithia Springs, GA (Douglas County) any information please contact
Inv. Christina Clark 678-486-1274.

Suspect Wanted for Package Theft

On Friday, March 13th at approximately 1430, the suspect pictured above was caught on security footage stealing a package from the front porch of a residence on Starboard Ct, in Douglasville GA. The suspect was wearing a dark color shirt, cargo shorts, white sneakers and a dark color cap. The cap is possibly a retro Vancouver (Memphis) Grizzlies basketball cap. He was driving a blue Ford Mustang at the time. If you have any information about this suspect please contact Sgt. Catlin at the Douglas County Sheriffs Office at 678-486-1237 or by email at ccatlin@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

 

Suspect Wanted for Theft

On Thursday, January 28th, 2020 between the hours of 10:13 am and 10:15 am, the suspect pictured was observed on video taking a 12″ miter saw, a Dewalt circular saw, and a Craftsman backpack blower. The suspect was driving the black sedan pictured. The victim’s truck was parked in the Thornton Rd Home Depot loading area in Lithia Springs.

Any information concerning this vehicle or incident, please contact Inv. Darrell Black at 770-920-4914 or the Sheriff’s Office at 770-949-5656.

Located: Naidelyn Harmon

UPDATE (03/18/2020 @ 2:30pm): Naidelyn Harmon has been located. Thank you to everyone who has shared her info.

Naidelyn Anahi Harmon, unknown clothing description, Hispanic female, 16 years old, last seen Friday March 6, 2020 at Lithia Springs High School, please contact Inv. Christina Clark at 678-486-1274 still believed to be in the Douglas County area.

Witness Identified in Homicide Case

UPDATE (03/30/2020 @ 12:45pm): This person has been identified. Thank you to everyone who has shared this information.

On February 14, 2020, there was a homicide which occurred at the corner of Oak Street and Connally Drive in Douglasville. Need information that would help to identify the subject in this video. This subject was a witness to the murder of Dequandre Johnson. At the time the witness was wearing black clothing and blue and black shoes. If you have any information please contact Det. Underwood at 678-486-1245 or Sgt. Aycock at 678-486-1296.

 

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