Pickens County Georgia Sheriff's Office

It all starts with a traffic stop. Today a traffic stop resulted in deputies arresting two individuals. 66.5 grams of meth as well as smaller amounts of heroin and marijuana were seized. Thank you to our watchful deputies and K9 Storm!

Thank you to the schools for letting us participate in their field days last week! You never know how many kids need these positive interactions with law enforcement. Teachers and faculty, there are not enough thank you's. Have a great summer everyone.

On September 13, Detention Officer Southern and Deputy Morris took quick action to save an inmates life when he attempted suicide. They stopped the attempt and the inmate survived. On Thursday, May 20, they both received the Medal of Merit for their actions. Congratulations and thank you to Detention Officer Southern and Deputy Morris!

Congratulations to all of the 2021 graduates! Our community's students and teachers are incredible. Our own School Resource Officer Roach was invited to be the guest speaker. He inspires many and is a great leader to the younger generation. Thank you Deputy Roach and to all of the other deputies who worked security and traffic details to make graduation happen.

UPDATE: The missing person has been found.

- As of , , public health COVID-19 vaccination operations w...ill be as follows in Pickens County: 1329 Camp Road, Jasper, GA 30143 Monday - Thursday: 8 AM12 PM & 1 PM3 PM Friday: 8 AM12 PM The vaccine will continue to be offered at no out-of-pocket expense at all locations; insurance will be billed, but only if it is available. There will be no expense to any client, and anyone who does not have insurance will not be billed for the vaccination. People who have already scheduled an appointment to receive their first or second dose from the health department at the previous location are to report to the Recreation Center on the same date and time. Each health department is using its current stock of COVID-19 vaccine for appointments that already exist for first and second doses. More vaccine is expected to arrive, although it is currently unclear when that will occur and in what quantities, because it depends on the overall national supply. When new appointment times are ready to be scheduled for residents who are currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, an announcement will be released to the public on the Pickens County, GA Government Facebook page and on our website with instructions for appointment registration.

On January 25, 2021, at approximately 4:16 am, three individuals entered Bells Pharmacy in Tate using a crowbar to pry open the front door. They were able to gain access to the pharmacy area of the store and removed a significant amount of narcotics. The three suspects were wearing black pants, black hoodies, and masks. One is seen holding a yellow crowbar and another one was holding a blue steel, semi-automatic handgun. At approximately 4:35 am, the same three entered the... Ball Ground Pharmacy in Ball Ground and took more narcotics. A late model white, four-door car is seen in the Ball Ground surveillance video. It appears the same group is responsible for other drug store burglaries in Covington, Newnan, and Gwinnett earlier in January. Surrounding pharmacies, please take any necessary precautions and be on the lookout.

Highway 53 has reopened. _________ CLOSED ROAD Highway 53 is currently closed due to a trailer being on fire near Hill City Elementary. Please use alternate routes.

Camp Road has reopened. _________ CLOSED ROAD Camp Road is currently closed due a large oil spill in the area. Please use alternate routes.

FOUND The missing juvenile was located by search and rescue and is okay. Thank you to everyone who assisted in the search!

Deputies and GSP have already responded to one motor vehicle accident on Monument this morning, so avoid driving in the area if at all possible. Other roadways within the county appear to be unaffected.

School is out but the thief is in... jail. PSA: Think twice before stealing a large yellow vehicle equipped with GPS.

As many of you know, tomorrow, January 5, is Election Day. While you are out voting, exercising your civic duty, you may notice our deputies at your local polling stations. Many counties have experienced threats regarding elections, and while our county has not received any threats at this time, we will always err on the side of caution to provide safety for the community. While we don’t want to alarm anyone with our presence, we do want everyone to feel confident as they vote. Sheriff Craig has ensured that there will be deputies at all of the polling locations in the county. Enjoy a safe Election Day!

After four nights of Shop with the Sheriff, Sheriff Craig is proud the announce that he and other public safety personnel had the opportunity to shop with over 160 kids for Christmas. Public safety personnel who volunteered for the event included the Georgia State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources, Pickens Fire, Jasper Fire, Jasper Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. ... Thank you to all of the people in the community who made this event possible through their fundraising efforts! Sheriff Craig said, "I couldn't be more thankful and humbled by the incredible people of our community. I am privileged to serve each of you. Thank you and Merry Christmas!"

If you've ever stopped by the Sheriff's Office and noticed our gorgeous tree, this is the woman who pulls it off every year. Her hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

The Pickens Sheriff’s office would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We would also like to thank Linda Lullie @Inspired2Design for her awesome design.

The women decided they wanted to participate in No Shave November too.

First snow of the year! Stay safe everyone and be careful on the roads.

On Saturday, November 28, a deputy was patrolling when he observed a vehicle fail to stop at a red light. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and it was discovered the registration plate did not belong to the vehicle it was on. Assisting deputies arrived and the driver became disorderly and began obstructing the deputies. PSO K-9 Storm was deployed and alerted on the vehicle. Deputies then found large amounts of a crystal like substance appearing to be methamphetamine (over 2 pounds), cash and handguns. Both the driver and passenger were arrested during the incident. Thanks to the observant behavior of the initial deputy, the assistance of other deputies and the incredible service of K9 Storm, a large amount of methamphetamine was removed from the street.

During the holidays criminals begin to target parked vehicles in subdivisions, at stores or park and rides. Typically they look for unlocked cars first and enter them to look for anything of value they can take. However, if they find a locked car that has valuables in view they will often break a window to get to them. The damage to the car usually exceeds the value of the items taken. At retail stores they will watch for shoppers returning to their cars and confront the...m and take gifts and other valuables. They will watch for shoppers who take gifts to vehicles and then return to stores to continue shopping. The Criminal Investigation Division of the Pickens Sheriff’s Office offers these suggestions to protect yourself and your property during the holidays: Always lock your vehicles even if you are going to be away from it for a short time. Never leave valuables in an area that can be seen from outside your vehicle Try to park in well lit areas Be on the look-out for folks walking around parking lots who don’t seem to be associated with a vehicle Avoid returning to your vehicle if you see someone just standing around near by If you feel uneasy don’t be afraid to ask for an escort by security to your vehicle Store valuables in the most secure area of your vehicle. Trucks and SUV’s sometimes present a challenge. Take a break from your phone and be aware of your surroundings The offense of Entering an Auto with intent to commit a theft or felony is a serious crime and often difficult to solve. Remembering these suggestions can help you avoid becoming a victim.