Stolen truck found in Lumpkin County
Featured Stories, Press Release January 28, 2023
PRESS RELEASE – The 2016 Dodge Ram 4500 stolen from 400/60 Shell Station Friday morning has been recovered and returned to the owner.
Throughout the course of the investigation, Investigators shared information with other local law enforcement.
At approximately 10:00 Friday evening Georgia State Patrol saw the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the area the truck was stolen from.
One male subject has been arrested and charges are pending.
I would like to thank all the Officers involved.
– Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Requesting Assisstance
Community, Police & Government, Press Release October 7, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga.- The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance identifying a man and a rollback wrecker.
To provide any information on the individual or wrecker to the Sheriff’s office contact Investigator Brad Farris at 706-482-2625 or [email protected].
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Team Members
Community, Police & Government August 8, 2022
Sheriff’s Office reports a major drug bust
Business, News February 28, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office reported a major drug bust last week during which deputies seized approximately 2,000 grams of methamphetamine, 347 grams of marijuana, approximately 1,800 oxycodone pills and multiple firearms from a residence on Dublin Court.
Six people were arrested including Brandon Joshua Roberts, 31, Amanda Victoria Brannon, 24, Anthony Dustin Wenut, 34 and Angela Samantha Jett, 49, all of Lumpkin County. Christopher Gage Lee, 29, of Dawson County, and Michael Carlton Rider, 35, of Hall County into custody were also arrested.
Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said a Department of Corrections K9 and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) helped execute the search warrant on Dublin Court.
“I would like to thank all the employees that were involved in this investigation for the great work they do to keep our community safe,” Jarrard said on a Facebook post.
Sheriff’s office increases reward in armed robbery case
Police & Government, Press Release February 16, 2022
Reward offered for information on armed robbery
Police & Government, Press Release February 9, 2022
Following the recent robbery, Sheriff Stacy Jarrard announced a reward on social media:
A $1000 Reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects involved in the Crisson Gold Mine Store Armed Robbery.
For initial coverage on the robbery, visit https://lumpkin.fetchyournews.com/2022/02/04/crisson-gold-mine-store-robbed-at-gunpoint/.
Crisson Gold Mine Store robbed at gunpoint
News February 4, 2022
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery in progress at Crisson Gold Mine and Crisson Gold Mine Store at 2736 Morrison Moore Parkway East in Dahlonega at 427 p.m. Thursday.
Upon arrival the officers made contact with the two employees of the store who were present during the incident. The employees were not physically harmed but visibly shaken by the incident. After speaking with the two employees a lookout was broadcast on a white male 5’7” to 5’10”, weighing approximately 225 pounds, wearing a black Cincinnati Bengal’s jacket, ball cap, black mask, light-colored blue jeans, and black boots. The items stolen are jewelry, raw gold nuggets and jewelry that had white quartz stones with gold veins. The suspect brandished a firearm during the robbery, and made threats to harm the employees if law enforcement was called.
Once the suspect left the Crisson Gold Mine Store, their direction of travel was unknown. They are believed to be armed and dangerous. If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact Inv. Sterling Cole at 706-482-2622.
Accident reports result in person rescued from vehicle
Press Release February 3, 2022
Following reports of an accident, Sheriff Stacy Jarrard addressed the public:
We have had many calls this morning about an accident that occurred near Torrington Drive and Morrison Moore Parkway West. A vehicle landed in the creek and emergency personnel were able to remove the person from the car and remove the car from the river. We are unsure of injuries at this time but the person was rescued from inside the vehicle.
The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office updated its Facebook page with the current information known about the accident.
Sheriff’s office requests public to report vehicle sightings
Press Release January 28, 2022
Sheriff Stacy Jarrard urges Lumpkin County to report sightings of the above vehicle.
Be on the lookout for this vehicle. If you see it please contact the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office dispatch at (706) 864-3633.
Dispute ends in neighbor’s hospitalization
Press Release January 25, 2022
Following a dispute, Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard addressed residents’ concerns about safety:
I wanted to alert everyone to an incident that occurred earlier today in Lumpkin County. On 1/25/2022 at approximately 1:20 pm, the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service that two neighbors had gotten into a dispute resulting in one being shot by the other. The victim of the gunshot was transported to a medical treatment facility where they are undergoing medical treatment. We have received numerous calls from people in the area concerned for their safety and I would like to let everyone know that there is a suspect in custody on this incident and there does not appear to be any danger for those in the area.
For the original post, visit https://www.facebook.com/LumpkinCountySheriff/posts/244120877891351
Phone Scam Warning From Sheriff Stacy M. Jarrard
Press Release December 20, 2021
Search warrant leads to arrest for methamphetamine trafficking
Press Release August 3, 2021
PRESS RELEASE
Jonathan Whitehead
LUMPKIN COUNTY Ga. — On Aug. 2, the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant with the assistance of Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Georgia Department of Corrections K9 unit at an address off of Summerour Rd.
This Search Warrant was based upon an investigation that had been occurring over multiple months. During the search investigators located approximately 1,600 grams of methamphetamine. Jonathan Michael Whitehead a 25-year-old Lumpkin County Resident, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine.
“Armed and dangerous fugitive” is in custody
Business July 12, 2021
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Shortly after noon today (Monday, July 12), a multi-agency group of law enforcement officers captured Gerardo Jonathan “Jerry” Flowers, following a dangerous all-night manhunt during which Lumpkin County deputies came under fire from the fleeing fugitive.
Flowers was captured near some abandoned buildings and sheds near Colonel Stringer Road and Hwy. 52 East.
The incident began with a domestic violence call from the Waffle House in Dahlonega where Flowers broke several windows and slashed the tires on his girlfriend’s car. When officers arrived, he fled in a car but crashed and then fled, shooting at the officer.
He faces charges of aggravated assault on a police officer and attempting to flee. Flowers also has outstanding warrants in Hall and Habersham counties.
Sheriff Stacy Jarrard
In addition to Lumpkin County investigators and deputies, Georgia State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources, Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement, and FBI Gang Task Force participated in the search.
“I want to thank everyone for the job they did,” Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said. “They stayed out all night working. Some of them still haven’t gone home yet. I’m thankful they are all safe and I hope we can get this man some help.”
Dahlonega man charged with battery, making terroristic threats
News July 6, 2021
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – 31-year-old Ian Joseph Almeida was arrested on charges of simple battery and making terroristic threats against his sister Bayley Hermina Almeida at a residence on Joyce Lane on June 27.
Lumpkin County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene in reference to a physical domestic where they found Bayley Almeida and an unidentified female had barricaded themselves into a bedroom to escape Ian.
Bayley said her brother punched her in the back of the head and threatened to kill her before they managed escape into the bedroom. She told deputies Ian punched the door several times to try and gain entry. When he was unable to do so, he left the scene.
He was located at a nearby church, handcuffed and transported to the Lumpkin County Detention Center
Dawsonville man charged with aggravated assault, battery
News June 30, 2021
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – Jamey Michael Tuggle, 44 of Dawsonville, has been charged with aggravated assault, battery, and false imprisonment following a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Kristi Michelle Thomas, that occurred in March at a local motel.
According to the arrest report, the incident took place after Thomas bonded Tuggle out of the Lumpkin County Detention Center. The victim stated that when they arrived at the motel, he threatened to kill her, struck her several times and strangled her with a belt. When the alleged assault stopped, they drove to a friend’s house. The friend was not at home so they returned to the motel where she was allowed to call her mother. The mother and uncle arrived and took her to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for observation. Thomas told hospital security she did not want to talk to law enforcement and she returned home.
Three days later, Tuggle allegedly kicked in her door and another altercation occurred before Lumpkin County Sheriff’s deputies arrived and took him to jail.
Man wanted in Hall, Habersham arrested by Lumpkin County deputy
News June 22, 2021
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — A Gainesville man with outstanding warrants in Hall and Habersham counties ran from Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office deputies when they attempted a traffic stop in the Hamp Mill Road area on June 15.
According to the incident report, Deputy George Albert Jr. witnessed 33-year-old Brandon Myers driving erratically and attempted to execute a stop but Myers sped away, turning on to Oak Grove Road and into the Oak Grove Mobile Home Park. When he reached a dead end, he got out and fled on foot into the nearby woods.
The deputy followed and eventually tackled the man who, according to the report admitted to having a meth pipe on him and digital scales inside the vehicle. One scale was located in the center console, the other in a backpack.
A background check revealed Myers had outstanding warrants in Hall and Habersham counties. He also faces Lumpkin County charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug related items, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officers, and obstruction of officers in addition to multiple traffic violations.