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RANGER MAN ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, TERRORISTIC THREATS,
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
From Sheriff Mitch Ralston:
On Sunday night (January 12), deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a home on Knight Road in the Ranger community in response to a report of an assault. Initiating an investigation, deputies discovered the victim, a 39 year old woman, had been badly beaten about her face and head with a blunt instrument. The woman identified her domestic partner as her attacker. He had fled the scene before deputies arrived. The officers removed the victim and her children from the scene to a safe place, and then began searching for the suspect. Yesterday morning (January 13), deputies found the suspect, identified as one Jeffery Scott McCullough, age 36, of Ranger hiding out at the residence of a third party. He was apprehended without incident, charged with Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats, and Cruelty to Children (3rd degree). An acquaintance of McCullough’s, identified as on Joshua O. Grizzle, age 36, of Ranger, was arrested along with McCullough for aiding and abetting McCullough in his efforts to elude law enforcement officers. Both defendants are lodged in the Gordon County Jail.
DEPUTIES END DANGEROUS PURSUIT
Monday, January 13, 2025
From Sheriff Mitch Ralston:
At about 10:40pm last night (January 12) a deputy sheriff on patrol observed a Chevy Silverado pickup traveling south on Belwood Road at a high rate of speed, over 80mph in a 35mph zone. When the deputy attempted to stop the truck, the driver sped away at an even higher speed. The deputy pursued the truck on Belwood Road and watched as it hazardously ran trough two red lights. The pursuit continued onto State Route 53 with speeds in excess of 100mph. The fleeing suspect passed other vehicles on curves and on double yellow lines. Near the intersection of SR 53 and Yarborough Mill Road , due to the extreme recklessness of the fleeing driver, deputies used the PIT maneuver to end the chase. The suspect automobile crashed. The driver sustained injuries and was removed from the scene by ambulance. There were no injuries to officers or innocent bystanders. Upon being released from the hospital, the driver will face charges of DUI, Fleeing/Eluding Officers, Reckless Driving, and a variety of other violations.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
9am Saturday, January 11, 2025
From Sheriff Mitch Ralston:
Gordon County roadways continue to be affected by winter weather conditions. Traffic is moving at near normal on Interstate 75. While State Routes are largely traversable, there are still significant patches of ice/slush, particularly in low lying and/or shaded areas. Deputies report dangerous icing on bridges. Secondary roads are mostly passable, but remain treacherous, again, particularly in low lying and/or shaded areas. Temperatures are expected to drop today and tonight, which will enhance the chances of the slush re-freezing. Motorists choosing to travel should still proceed with extreme caution.
I have kept extra deputies deployed around the clock.
Tonight is expected to be much colder, and we will provide transportation to warming shelters to anyone in need.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
12:30pm Friday, January 10, 2025
From Sheriff Mitch Ralston:
Several churches and other facilities have opened their doors to the public during this winter storm as warming shelters. The Sheriff’s Office will provide transportation to a warming shelter to anyone in need. Please call 911 with any such requests and we will respond.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
9am Friday, January 10, 2025…
From Sheriff Mitch Ralston:
The snow that began to fall earlier this morning is accumulating on the roadways. Secondary roads are especially impacted. Traveling is hazardous and should be avoided if possible. Roadways are affected countywide. I have deployed extra deputy sheriffs in anticipation of the winter storm, and they have answered many weather and traffic related calls already today. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists should exercise extreme caution. Senior officers continue to monitor the evolving conditions, and coordinate with our public safety partners.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
In anticipation of possible severe winter weather which has been predicted to impact our community beginning Friday (January 10), Sheriff Mitch Ralston urges residents to check on their neighbors and loved ones, especially the elderly and infirm. The forecast includes sub-freezing temperatures and ice/snow. If anyone needs emergency assistance, please contact the Sheriff’s Office via 911 or 706-629-1244.
SATURDAY PURSUIT RESULTS IN 2 ARRESTS FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING
Monday, January 6, 2025
About 3pm Saturday afternoon (January 4), authorities from Bartow County pursued an automobile into Gordon County on Interstate 75 (north bound). Gordon County deputies terminated the pursuit near Exit 317. No peace officers, innocent civilians, or violators were injured. A search of the automobile’s interior revealed illicit drugs and related materials. The occupants, Devonte Brown, age 23, and Ronqusha Groves, age 23, both of Madison, Tennessee were arrested and charged with Trafficking Schedule II Controlled Substances. Brown also faces an array of traffic related offenses as well as charges in Bartow County.
SCAM ALERT:
January 2, 2025
GCSO has received reports of a telephone scam whereby victims with a family member in custody are solicited to send money for the person in custody to be released with an ankle monitor. The caller poses as a deputy sheriff and may use an actual GCSO deputy’s name (available through an internet search.)
This is a S C A M !!
The Sheriff’s Office NEVER solicits money, and does not administer ankle monitor releases.
If you receive such a call, just hang up.
SHERIFF MITCH RALSTON SWORN IN FOR FIFTH TERM:
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
On Monday afternoon, December 30, Sheriff Mitch Ralston received his Oath of Office from Probate Court Judge Richie Parker for an unprecedented fifth term. Sheriff Ralston has served since January 1, 2009, and wishes everyone a safe, prosperous, and happy new year.
“Serving The Finest People in Georgia”
DEPUTIES ARREST TRIO FOR METH TRAFFICKING AFTER LARGE AMOUNT OF DRUGS FOUND IN VEHICLE…
Monday, December 30, 2024
At about 3pm yesterday afternoon, deputy sheriffs stopped a suspicious automobile on US Highway 41 near the Bartow County line. A subsequent search of the automobile revealed a large quantity of methamphetamine packaged and prepared for distribution. The 3 occupants, Jimmy McCoy, age 62, of Boone Ford Road, Ashley Kelley, age 39, of Resaca, and Pamela Arnwine, age 32, of Ranger, were all arrested without incident. They have all 3 been charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine and related offenses. The investigation is progressing and more arrests are possible.
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