Jones County Sheriff's Office

We would like to thank Ninita McCan the Community Care Liaison from Affinis Hospice for the wonderful lunch provided for the Jones County Sheriff's Office. It was enjoyed by all and we greatly appreciate it. .......Sheriff Reece

With great sorrow, we announce that Chief Deputy Barbara Burnette is 10-7/10-42 prayers for her family and our department. Well done our friend, we love you.....Sheriff Reece

Earlier today, former Coroner, Jerry Bridges was sentenced to prison for 43 counts of theft. Many are wondering what now, especially with Cedar Ridge Cemetery which Mr. Bridges has to relinquish all control of. The sentence also included that the Georgia Secretary of State's office would appoint a receiver to manage the cemetery temporarily, which we expect will take place soon. However, in the meantime should you or a family member have any business with Cedar Ridge Cemetery please contact us here at the Jones County Sheriff's Office and ask to speak to any of my investigators and we'll put you in touch with someone who can help you......Thanks Sheriff Reece

We received our Covid-19 immunization shots today. Thank you Jones County Health Department for getting us in and out so quickly. Proud to say most of us were big boys and girls, no one cried or fainted. Looking forward to our follow-up shots in February. Please be careful everyone, they're a lot of sick people in our community, be safe......Sheriff Reece

In July 2019, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit opened an investigation into trafficking in methamphetamine in Jones County. With the cooperation of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, the United States Marshal Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Georgia Department of Corrections, and Gray Police Department, Ruth Monje, Jose Zepeda, Yesica Garcia, and Erika Alvarenga were all arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. The inve...stigation continued, and with the assistance of Clayton County Sheriff’s Department, additional arrests were made after heroin, methamphetamine, and weapons were discovered at a residence in Clayton County. Jones County Investigators were able to determine Monje, Garcia, and Zepeda were in contact with individuals out of the Savannah who were transporting large quantities of methamphetamine from Mexico to the Savannah area. Jones County Investigators reached out to state and federal authorities with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). After a yearlong investigation and cooperation from multiple agencies in the Middle and South Georgia areas, ATF released a 40 count indictment from Operation Stranded Bandit. On Thursday, December 3, 2020, the Southern District of Georgia U.S. Attorney, Bobby L. Christine, released the following announcing the charges of 64 individuals. https://www.justice.gov//more-60-defendants-charged-series

I am very thankful, joyful and mighty relieved today because earlier this morning two of my deputies were shot at while initially investigating a DUI. Around 3:30a.m. Sgt. Travis Walker saw a silver Honda Accord on the south end of the county and was finally able to get the car stopped at the entrance of Bowden Golf Course. The driver, 31 year old Dustin James Parham became overly hostile with Sgt. Walker but fortunately Deputy Harden arrived to assist. When both officers we...re alerted to a gun that Parham had, he took off in his car, busted the gate to the golf course and immediately circled back around charging back toward the officers as he was firing at them through his windshield. One of his rounds struck Sgt. Walkers windshield as he was trying to go after Parham. The deputies momentarily lost Parham when he drove his car behind the home of an acquaintance, but they stayed with it and located the house where he was hiding a few minutes later. Thanks to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for promptly responding and together Parham was captured and brought back to Jones County along with his car. When executing a search warrant on his car, Investigators discovered a number of illegal drugs which probably explains his violent behavior. He is charged with Aggravated Assault on my two deputies, a host of drug charges and any thing else I can think of this weekend. I want to thank both Walker and Harden for their courage, and commitment to Jones County but more importantly I’m thankful that both Walker and Harden went home this morning.......Sheriff Reece

A huge thanks to Mr. Bruce Draughon for the Turkey and pulled pork, and to the Ford Family for the sweet treats they delivered as well. I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving, eating way more than they should, and finding somewhere comfortable to take a nap afterwards. Everyone have a safe and enjoyable Turkey Day with your family!.....Sheriff Reece

Thank you to Hart's Mortuary for providing us with Thanksgiving Turkeys! We are going to eat good tonight! Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving!.....Sheriff Reece

The Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce some recent promotions, starting with Sergeant Bobby Land. Sgt. Land began his career in 1992 at Forsyth P.D. before working here as a Patrol Officer from 1984 to 1986. Since then Sgt. Land has worked for the Monroe and Putnam County Sheriff’s Offices and even the Pike County, Sheriff’s Office as a Chaplain. He returned here in 2017 and we’re glad to have him back. Lieutenant Wesley Ransom began his career in 2009 at Georgia Coll...ege and State University, followed by the Green County Sheriff’s Office. He came to work here in 2014 and has made quite an impression, first being promoted to Sergeant last September and now Lieutenant. Captain Travis Douglas has spent his entire Law Enforcement career here at the Jones County Sheriff’s Office beginning in June of 1999. Capt. Douglas started out here splitting his time as both a Dispatcher and a Jail Officer before becoming a Patrol Officer where he worked his way up to a Lieutenant in the Patrol Division to now running the Patrol Division. Congratulations to these officers, for a job well doneSheriff Reece

We at the Sheriff's Office wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving. All of us have something to be thankful for. Spread the thanks. Thank you and remember to be good, Santa is watching!.....Sheriff Reece

Congratulations to Miss Gloria Beal who will be competing in the National American Miss Beauty Pageant representing Jones County/Gray, GA. We know you will do great and wish you the best of luck! Please continue to make us proud.....Sheriff Reece

UPDATE HE HAS BEEN FOUND! MISSING PERSON! PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIS MAN. Last seen at the Chevron on Hwy 49 and Garrison Road at 5:45 pm. If you have any information on his whereabouts please call the Sheriff's Office at 478-986-3489. Name: Samuel "Sam" Jones... Height:5 ft 06 in Weight: 150 lbs Hair: short gray hair Last Wearing: Brown plaid shirt & jeans DOB: 12-17-1942 Thank you for all your help.....Sheriff Reece

At approximately 12 noon yesterday, Deputy Turner and K9 Nesa for nabbing their first drug arrest after a traffic stop on the Gray Bypass. Congratulations to the both of them for their outstanding work, and here's to many more to come!.....Sheriff Reece

Please avoid the area of Eatonton Hwy at Spencer Circle for the time being. There has been a bad traffic accident in that area. Please everyone practice safe driving and be careful if you are out tonight.....Sheriff Reece

I want to congratulate our Lady Hounds for winning the 5-A GHSA Fast Pitch Softball State Championship today! They whooped Starrs Mill for the final win. It was a shut-out in the 5th inning with the final score being 10 to 0. These girls played a great game going undefeated all the way. They will be coming back into Gray from their win in Columbus about 9-10 tonight. A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 5-A STATE CHAMPIONS!.....Sheriff Reece https://twitter.com/OfficialGHSA/status/1322662045108547585

We've had plenty of spooky skeletons, superheroes, and pretty princesses come visit us tonight. I hope everyone has a happy halloween and come visit us for scares and candy. Enjoy your night tonight and be safe!.....Sheriff Reece

On November 14, 2020 at around 10:30 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to East Virginia Lane in reference to a suspicious person. Upon arrival Deputies made contact with the complainant. The complainant advised she had video footage of a white male at her front door and back door and it appeared he was trying to gain entry into her residence. The offender took the camera down at the front door and then attempted to enter the rear. The victim told him to leave and she was calling ...the Sheriff’s Department. The subject fled the scene before deputies arrived. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the victims car’s were entered. The victim showed the video footage to the deputies and were able to make an arrest a short time later. The offender, Matthew Scott Upshaw (30), had committed multiple entering auto’s in the East Virginia Lane area. Mathew Scott Upshaw was charged with: -Entering Auto (5 warrants) -Criminal Attempt -Criminal Trespass -Theft BY taking Thank you all and have a wonderful day!....Sheriff Reece

On November 14, 2020 at around 10:00 p.m. the Jones County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the area of Stage coach and East Colonial Dr. in reference to two suspicious males in the area. Jones County Deputies arrived in the area and were speaking with witnesses when a truck came from the direction the suspicious males went. Jones County Deputies tried to stop the vehicle and make contact with the driver, at that time subjects fled the scene. The vehicle proceeded out ...of the neighborhood where it met another Deputy. The vehicle left the road and went into the ditch where both subjects fled on foot. The Department of Corrections where contacted and found both subjects hiding in a ditch a short time later. The two offenders were Donnie Dewain Battle (32) and a juvenile and that was booked in and released a short time later to his guardians. It was discovered after arrest that both subjects had committed multiple entering auto’s in the area. Donnie Battle already had multiple entering auto warrants out of Jones County. Donnie Battle was Charged with multiple charges including: -Theft by Taking a motor vehicle -Fleeing and attempting to elude -Driving while license suspended or revoked -Entering Auto (9 warrants) -Obstruction or Hindering Law enforcement -Theft by Taking -Contributing to the Delinquency of a minor (3 warrants) -Criminal Attempt (3 warrants) -Possession of a Firearm by a convicted Felon It was an eventful Saturday night. Stay safe and have a wonderful day!.....Sheriff Reece

I hope everyone is ready for Halloween. I can't wait to see you there! Trick-or-treat tomorrow at the lobby of Sheriff's Office at 6PM. Masks are optional. I hope you are ready for fun and plenty of candy!.....Sheriff Reece

On 11-13-20, K9 Deputy Carr and his partner Ella conducted a traffic stop on the Gray Bypass due to a speeding motorist, who was identified as being Amandon Lejuan West(29) of Warner Robins. While speaking to the driver of the vehicle Deputy Carr detected an odor of Marijuana. The driver stated multiple times there was nothing illegal inside the car. Deputy Carr had the driver exit the vehicle to conduct a probable cause search of the car. As the driver exited the vehicle ...Deputy Carr noticed a small bag of Marijuana hanging out of his pocket. Inside the vehicle Deputy Carr found roughly 3 ounces of Marijuana, scales, money, Hydrocodone pills, THC infused edible treats, and a pistol. The driver will be charged with possession of a Schedule I and II narcotic with intent, possession of Marijuana with intent, and possession of a firearm during the commision of a felony. Thank you and have a safe and wonderful day.....Sheriff Reece See more

I hope everyone is ready for Halloween! Broomhilda would like to see you... this Saturday from 6pm until. Masks are optional. Have a wonderful and blessed day.....Sheriff Reece

On 11-12-2020, Deputy Johnson was dispatched to a fight in progress call on Alta Vista Avenue. Deputy Johnson attempted to stop a Chevrolet Pickup near the scene. The driver went around Deputy Johnson to end on Skyline Drive. The driver was unable to maintain his course, sliding out of the roadway and striking a road sign. The driver Joshua Jordan climbed out the window and attempted to flee. After a foot chase of approximately 50 yards, Johnson deployed his taser, striking J...ordan with one prong. Jordan and Johnson were both checked out by EMS and cleared. Jordan refused to take the Alcohol test. He continued to state he was not the driver and named another individual as the driver. At the office he refused to enter the secure area and continued to argue with officers. Jordan was charged with DUI and fleeing. Remember don't drink and drive, you might save your own and other's lives.....Sheriff Reece See more

ALERT!ALERT!ALERT! We have received many calls from parents concerning Trick-or-Treating. Our employees have decided to create a safe place to bring your children to enjoy Halloween. (No, not to leave with us.) Please bring your children to the lobby of the Sheriff's office. Our witches and ghosts are busy decorating the lobby. More info will be posted this week as we get closer to Saturday, October 31st.....Sheriff Reece

Congratulations to Investigator Barron Hall and Communications Officer Katie Hall on the birth of our future Deputy Sheriff Wesson Eugene Hall born today weighing in at 8 lbs 12 oz........Sheriff Reece

On Thursday Night around 10:45.m., Sgt. Travis Walker noticed a white Nissan registered to Deandre Pitts on the south side of the county, and who's license were suspended. Sgt. Walker briefly lost site of the vehicle as it moved in between Jones and Bibb County but spotted the car again as it passed through our County. While out with Pitts during the traffic stop, Sgt. Walker smelled Marijuana coming from the car and after, the passenger Jerell Holland decided he didn't wan...t to stay around and took off on foot. Not to smart having just given his ID to Sgt. Walker, but Holland was quickly captured soon after by deputies Matthew Johnson and Bradley James who had arrived to assist Sgt. Walker. To explain their suspicious behavior, Deputies found trafficking amounts of Cocaine, MDMA or ecstacy, Marijuana, cash and a firearm. Both Pitts and Holland are charged. And Thanks to these Officers for their tenacity and keeping Jones County Safe.... Sheriff Reece See more

I want to thank Richard Mathis and his wife Joyce for bringing in 6 beautiful blankets for the 4 current Jones County Sheriff's Office employees and the 2 former employees who are dealing with cancer. That was a very generous and thoughtful gesture. They all have received them and are very happy and appreciative for the gift and concern........Sheriff Reece

Thank you from the Pilot Club of Jones County for providing all of us with goodie bags today. They'll be cleared out before the night's over with I'm sure. Thank you for all your love and support.....Sheriff Reece

I would like to congratulate Deputy Melvin Turner and his new K9 Nesa(right side) on becoming our second K9 team. They will be joining Deputy Kasey Carr and K9 Ella(left side) out on the road. We know that great things will come from this partnership and we can't wait to see what all you will accomplish.....Sheriff Reece

We would like to thank Mr. Wayne Bullington and all of the Men and Women of the Macon Moose Lodge 1455 for the warm welcome they gave the Jones County Sheriff's Office last night as they were hosting Mr. Bruce Berger the Supreme Governor of the Loyal Order of Moose. They also provided several us with several of their Tommy Moose mascots for our deputies to give to children in need of kindness. Great People, Great Organization, Macon Lodge 1455 you are greatly appreciated... Sheriff Reece.

Due to high demand we have added another Firearm Safety Class. The Friday November 20th, 2020 class has been expanded. We are now offering another class on Thursday November 19th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with the range portion of the class to be held on Saturday November 21st, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. This class is already half full but there are seats left if you or someone you know are interested. If so, please call the Jones County Sheriff's Office at 986-3489. Thank for the great comments on these classes, the skill level and confidence shown by the participants is really impressive. Thanks, Sheriff Reece

Update: This person has been captured. WANTED PERSON ALERT!!!!! BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIS INDIVIDUAL:... Earnest Morgan 5-20-1967 Wanted for Aggravated Assault The suspect shot a male individual in the shoulder at a residence on Starlight Drive. The victim is expected to recover. The suspect is driving a silver 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix license plate number: RVA3101 Direction of travel is unknown. Last known address: 1825 Rockbridge Rd NW Conyers, Ga Suspect is considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him. If you see this individual or know his whereabouts please call the Jones County Sheriff's Office at 478-986-3489.......Sheriff Reece

Prescription drug abuse is a public health crisis, and Jones County is not immune to the dangers. This weekend, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration in conducting the DEA National Take Back Initiative. This is an effort by law enforcement to assist citizens with the disposal of unwanted, unused, and expired medications. ... A collection box is located in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office. Feel free to anonymously drop off medications in the drop box. We will not accept syringes. The drop off box is available to the public 24 hours a day, seven day a week. This is a photo of medications we have already collected this year. Thank you for your assistance in keeping medications out of the hands of unauthorized users. "For more information, visit "takebackday.dea.gov" Sheriff Reece

This ninja was trying to sneak in under our nose and get him some candy! I hope everyone can make it out to see our halloween setup at the Sheriff's Office and get candy!.....Sheriff Reece

Please help us locate these missing furbabies. If you see these pets please call the owner or the Jones County Sheriff's Office at 478-986-3489...Sheriff Reece

UPDATE: Individual is in Custody at the Jones County Sheriff's Office ATTENTION!!!!!!! Please be on the lookout for the following individual:... Gary Yaughn Height: 6' 1 " Weight: 210 lbs He currently has warrants out for his arrest from the Jones County Sheriff's Office for: Simple Battery Family Violence Criminal Trespass Family Violence Cruelty to Children 3rd Degree He might be driving a 2013 Black Ford F-250 - License #: RVI3674 or a 2004 Black Toyota Sequoia. He has made threats to harm himself including possible suicide. If you see him do not approach him, please contact the Jones County Sheriff's Office at 478-986-3489. .......Sheriff Reece

Look at this little princess right here. The trick-or-treaters just keep coming! Come see us at the Sheriff's Office tonight, we want to see all your costumes and we have plenty of candy!.....Sheriff Reece

Our hearts are heavy here at the Sheriff's office. We would greatly appreciate you joining us in praying for our four employees who are battling Cancer. In addition please remember our two retired employees who are also diagnosed with Cancer. Praying for all who are sick. .......Sheriff Reece