SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has identified the officer involved in Wednesday’s fatal shooting incident as Bryan Head, a three-year veteran of the agency. While responding to a call requesting a welfare check at the residence of Guy Lynn Scott Jr., Head fired two shots, with both striking Scott. According to […]
Eight arrested on variety of drug, weapons and cruelty to children charges
September 6, 2017 by 4 Comments
STAFF REPORT ::: The execution of two search warrants resulted in the arrests of multiple adults and the removal of several children from what has been described as “deplorable” within the Howards Mobile Home Park. According to a press release from Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the Special Operations Unit on Aug. 24 completed an […]
Jake the Dog continues to fight for his life after being rescued in felony animal cruelty case
August 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Jake the Dog is now a smiling frisky pup, but most importantly, he is safe and fighting his way to good health. Jake was discovered and rescued by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office when deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant. He was located in the back yard of a residence […]
Internet purchase, child custody exchange location now available at Sheriff’s Office
August 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office now has areas designated as “Internet Purchase Exchange Locations”. “We have had several inquiries about a designated location at the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office for internet purchase exchanges, and use as child custody exchange sites. Within the last few days we have upgraded our video system to […]
Three arrested in case of felony animal cruelty
August 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit, while in the process of executing an arrest warrant, uncovered a case of alleged animal cruelty that resulted in the arrest of three individuals. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, at approximately 9:46 on Aug. 2, deputies with the Spalding […]
SCSO personnel soon to field Narcan, emergency drug overdose treatment
July 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
STAFF REPORT ::: Personnel of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office will soon be fielding Narcan (naloxone) kits to be used in the event of a drug overdose. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, this potentially-life saving measure is being made possible with the assistance of a local businessman. “With […]
Search warrant leads to arrest of two; recovery of narcotics and weapons
June 30, 2017 by 5 Comments
STAFF REPORT ::: A search warrant executed Thursday at the 597 N. McDonough Road residence of Michael Lee Drummond resulted in the arrest of two men on numerous drug and weapons charges. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the SCSO Special Operations and C.A.G.E. units received assistance from the […]
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