Man Arrested for Golf Cart Theft

On May 6, 2019 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a theft of two golf carts owned by Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority located at 1565 Roberts Road. One golf cart was recovered later that day with the help of Douglasville Police Department on Riverside Drive. Security Video was obtained that lead to the suspect’s description and his vehicle description.   From the video we identified the tag number on the vehicle and suspect name, Mark Bellino. A warrant was issued for Mr. Bellino and the second golf cart was located at a residence in Paulding County associated with Mr. Bellino. With the assistance of the Douglas County Fugitive Division and the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, Mr. Bellino was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Douglas County Jail for his charges.

Prevent Entering Autos and Slider Crimes

Car break-ins are one of the more prevalent crimes in the Atlanta area, especially during the warmer months. Target-rich environments such as subdivisions, apartment complexes, and shopping centers are particular hot-spots. Thieves can quickly go from vehicle to vehicle and take any, and sometimes all, valuables left behind. This includes firearms. Sheriff Tim Pounds and our Criminal Investigations Division would like to remind residents to park inside a locked garage if possible, remove any and all valuables including firearms, and lock the vehicle if left outside. We also recommend the use of motion-sensitive outdoor lights and security cameras. Cameras are a wonderful tool to identify individuals since these crimes happen in a matter of seconds, and the thief is long-gone before the person realizes they’ve become a victim.

“Slider” crimes are also a concerning trend. These occur more often at gas stations while the driver is outside their vehicle filling their gas tank. Another car will pull up beside them, a thief will then open a door opposite the unsuspecting driver, take whatever belongings they can, and leave before the driver even knows they’ve been robbed. This type of crime takes advantage of a convenience feature on a lot of newer cars with electric locks that unlocks all the doors when the driver exits the vehicle. This feature can easily be disabled, and instructions can be found either online or in the vehicle’s user manual. If you’re unsure if your vehicle has this feature, or don’t know how to disable it, you can take it to a dealership or mechanic for help. We also encourage all drivers to have their keys on them at the pumps, and to be extra vigilant when pumping gas.

Man Arrested for Entering Autos

On May 8th, 2019, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Unit was tasked with patrolling the Lee Rd area due to an increase of Entering Autos. During this assignment, deputies identified a subject by the name of James Robert Thomason who was actively wanted for an Entering Auto that had occurred in early January, 2019.

Deputies located Mr. Thomason at a residence in Chestnut Log Subdivision where he was taken into custody on this outstanding warrant. Further investigation revealed that Mr. Thomason had property in his possession that was taken from current entering autos that had occurred in the Chestnut Log subdivision.

He was also identified as a suspect from a shoplifting that had occurred at a local Dollar General Store. Mr. Thomason was turned over to the Douglas County Jail where he was charged with 14 counts of Entering Autos. The shoplifting case is still under investigation with charges pending.

Located: Juvenile Deasia Gibson

UPDATE: 12/19/2019 @ 3:12pm Deasia Gibson has been located.

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Deasia Gibson, 17 years of age, was last seen on April 20th, 2019 in Douglasville, Georgia, unknown clothing description. Deasia Gibson is described as 5’5, 100lbs, black or red hair, and brown eyes. Please contact Inv. Darrell Black with any information at 770-920-4914 or 770-949-5656 or dblack@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

Woman Wanted in Entering Autos Case

On March 29, 2019, a victim’s vehicle was broken into at Boundary Waters Aquatic Center. The woman pictured later tried to cash checks in Milton that were stolen from the victim’s vehicle.  If anyone has any information about this woman’s whereabouts or identity, please contact Inv. Taylor Smith at 678-486-1294 or tfsmith@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

Located: Juvenile Shawna Thornton

UPDATE (05/02/2019 @ 8:13am): Shawna Thornton has been located.

Shawna Thornton, 17 years of age, was last seen on April 23rd, 2019 in Douglasville, Georgia, unknown clothing description. Shawna Thornton is described as 5’6, 120lbs, red or brown hair, and hazel eyes.  Please contact Inv. Darrell Black with any information at 770-920-4914 or 770-949-5656 or dblack@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

 

Man Wanted for Theft

On 03/20/2019, the pictured individual is suspected of removing a power drill combo kit from the Home Depot on Thornton Rd. He is described as a white male, approximately 6’0″, with a medium build. Anyone with information as to this person’s identity and/or whereabouts is encouraged to call Sgt. Chuck Catlin at 678-486-1237. Case #R1903206

Two Dirt Bikes Stolen

On 03/18/19 two 2018 Apollo Dirt bikes similar to the ones pictured above were taken from 2756 E. County Line Road. The red one is a 250cc model and the blue is a 125cc model. They were secured behind the residence and chained up. A brake handle or clutch handle may be missing from one of the bikes. Any information as to the recovery of the bikes or identity of the suspects involved, please notify Inv. E. Waters at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at the contacts provided. If the vehicle is spotted please contact your local law enforcement.
Case Number: R1903084
Phone: 678-486-1204
Email: ewaters@sheriff.douglas.ga.us

Theft of Food Trailer

On 03/04/19 the trailer pictured above was stolen from the CubeSmart Rental facility located at 1575 N. Blairs Bridge in Lithia Springs. The trailer was reported seen traveling I-20 eastbound on 03/11/19 being pulled by a black and silver colored Chevrolet Silverado. The trailer has distinct lettering on all sides. Any information as to the recovery of the trailer or identity of the suspects involved, please notify Inv. E. Waters at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at the contacts provided. If the vehicle is spotted please contact your local law enforcement.
Case Number: R1902696
Phone: 678-486-1204
Email: ewaters@sheriff.douglas.ga.us

 

Crime Stats: 2016 – 2018

These are the yearly crime stats for 2016 thru 2018 for unincorporated Douglas County. These numbers do not include the cities of Austell, Douglasville, or Villa Rica. Those crime stats are compiled by those police departments.

Three Arrested in Drug Bust

On February 21st, 2019 Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s office Crime Suppression Unit and S.C.O.R.P.I.O.N unit were attempting to execute an arrest warrant issued for Austin Strickland of Douglasville, Georgia at his residence located off Chicago Avenue. The arrest warrant they were attempting to serve was for Failure to Appear on theft charges in Douglas County. Deputies had attempted to serve this warrant prior and were unsuccessful. While at the residence, deputies located Strickland hiding in the back of the residence in a locked cabinet. Also located inside this locked cabinet with Strickland were several types of narcotics and a wide selection of firearms. Strickland was taken into custody without incident and two other people at the residence were detained.

Deputies that had executed the arrest warrant then contact agents with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division. Agents with SID responded to the scene and secured a search warrant for the residence based on what was located in the cabinet. During the search, the following items were located and seized as part of the investigation. In excess of six (6) Ounces of ICE Methamphetamine, approximately 9 MDMA or Ecstasy tablets, misdemeanor marijuana, four (4) handguns, two (2) rifles, and one modified shotgun often referred to as a “Sawed Off” shotgun that had the serial numbers removed.

At the conclusion of the search and as a result of the subsequent investigation Austin Strickland, Crystal George age 33 of Douglasville, and Jack Floyd age 23 of Morven, Georgia were arrested for numerous narcotic and weapons violations. Each person was charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Multiple fire arms related offenses and other narcotics related offenses.

Evidence Seized in Drug Arrest

Man Arrested for Murder

On January 25, 2019 at approximately 7:00am the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen in which the caller described locating a deceased female off the roadway at West Union Hill Road and Ephesus Church Road. Deputies and investigators responded to the call where a female, later identified as Sheila Bryant, 55 years of age, of Bremen, Georgia was found deceased just off the roadway in the grass at the location given by the concerned citizen. Investigators created a crime scene and began processing that scene for information. The deceased female was later transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations Crime Lab where the state medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and investigators believe the cause of death was by strangulation. It was determined by investigators that the female was killed at another location and she was then left on the roadside off of Ephesus Church Road.

Because of the complexity of the case little information could be released for fear that the suspect might flee or evidence be destroyed. Early in the investigation information was developed about a potential person of interest by the name of Eric Greene and investigators quickly began to focus on him as the suspect in this murder. On February 7th, 2019 Eric Greene was located in the victim’s car in Paulding County where he was arrested on an outstanding warrant. After further follow up, Investigators were able to determine Greene’s involvement in the crime and he was formally charged on February 24, 2019, with Murder and Motor Vehicle Theft.

Greene went before a Douglas County Superior Court Judge for his first appearance hearing on 2/25/2019 where he was read his charges and his bond was denied.

Man Wanted for Armed Robbery

On February 17, 2019, the pictured suspect entered the Family Dollar at 2682 Lee Road. He produced a weapon and took cash from three registers. He is described as a skinny, light skinned black male. Approximate height is 5’5″ to 5’6″ and age is 25-30 years old. If you have any information regarding the identity and/or location of this suspect, please contact Inv. Taylor Smith at 678-486-1294 or tfsmith@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

 

Located: Juvenile Heaven Fudge

UPDATE (02/04/2019 @ 4:16pm): Heaven Fudge has been located. We’d like to thank everyone who has shared this post.

Heaven Fudge, 16 years of age, was last seen on January 13, 2019 in Douglasville, Georgia, unknown clothing description. Heaven Fudge is described as 5’1, 92lbs, black hair, and brown eyes.
Please contact Inv. Darrell Black with any information at 770-920-4914 or 770-949-5656 or dblack@sheriff.douglas.ga.us.

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