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Recent Press Releases
MEDIA RELEASE…
Monday, March 31
Sheriff Recognizes Deputies for Work in Apprehending Murder Suspect
On Friday, March 28, Sheriff Mitch Ralston recognized five of his deputies for their work in apprehending Christopher L. Dixon, on February 5th.
Dixon was wanted for Murder and Arson after authorities found a man’s body in a burned house near Resaca on February 4th. Each deputy received a ‘Meritorious Service’ medal. Their citation read in part that their “actions demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and bravery”.
Photo (front, left to right): Lieutenant Chad Phillips, Detective/Lieutenant J.L. Johnston, and Sheriff Mitch Ralston; (rear, left to right): Deputy Gabriel Shipman, Captain Ben Worley, and Deputy Loren Hiles.
MEDIA RELEASE:
Sheriff’s Office, State Patrol, and Coroner Investigating Death…
Sunday, March 30, 2025
At approximately 8:27am this morning, a truck driver reported finding a body near an empty mini-van on the Interstate 75 Northbound 320 entrance ramp. Deputy sheriffs, along with Fire-Rescue personnel, arrived within minutes.
Deputies summoned the Coroner and State Troopers to the scene as well. The victim, who was determined to not be a local resident, exhibited evidence of having been run over by an automobile. A minivan, later confirmed by a family member to have been in the victim’s possession, was found a short distance away, in gear and with the motor still running, lodged against the guardrail.
As of this time, investigating officers have found no evidence of foul play or that any other person was involved.
The investigation is being led by the Georgia State Patrol, and Sheriff’s detectives are assisting Troopers and the Coroner with this case.
MEDIA RELEASE
Wednesday, March 26…
On Monday, March 24, deputies and their canine (‘K9’) partners visited the residents of Morning Pointe in Calhoun.
The dogs, ‘Maggie’ a Bloodhound, and ‘Jasper’ a German Shorthair Pointer,
are specially trained to track missing/lost people. ‘Maggie’ (right) is shown with her handler/partner SFC Lindsey Azar and ‘Jasper’ (left) with his handler/partner Corporal Dale Pullen.
DEATH INVESTIGATION UPDATE…
March 20, 2025
Our detectives assigned to this investigation have been advised by the State Crime Laboratory that the autopsy on the body discovered here off US Highway 41 near the Bartow County line on Friday, March 14 revealed no evidence of foul play. The cause of death will be determined when the toxicology testing is completed. No positive identification has been established yet, although investigating detectives have reason to believe that the body was not that of a local resident.
MEDIA RELEASE…
DEATH INVESTiIGATION: March 20, 2025…
Our detectives assigned to this investigation have been advised by the State Crime Laboratory that the autopsy revealed no evidence of foul play. The cause of death will be determined when the toxicology testing is completed. No positive identification has been established yet, although investigating detectives have reason to believe that the body was not that of a local resident .
SHERIFF INVESTIGATING DEATH
March 17, 2025
From Sheriff Mitch Ralston:
On Friday morning, March 14, deputy sheriffs responded to a report of the discovery of a dead body a short distance from US Highway 41 very near the Gordon County/Bartow County line.
Construction workers made the initial discovery in an overgrown area and notified authorities. The body appeared to be that of a male individual, and also appeared to have been in place for some period of time.
No positive identification has been made at this time. There was no evidence of violence or other foul play at the scene. Sheriff’s detectives are continuing their investigation in conjunction with the County Coroner’s Office.
MEDIA RELEASE:
Monday, March 17, 2025
On Monday, March 10, deputy sheriffs received a report of a telephone caller threatening Superior Court judges here in Gordon County. Deputies questioned witnesses and gathered electronic evidence which corroborated witness statements.
On March 13, deputies arrested Phillip Andrew Roberts, age 57, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the Courthouse, and charged him with 2 counts of ‘Intimidation of Court Officers’. Roberts had been scheduled to appear to answer previous charges of Public Drunkeness, Assault, and Obstructing Officers, from May, 2024.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT…
Friday, March 14:
“Severe and/or violent weather has been predicted to impact Gordon County tomorrow (Saturday, March 15). The storms are expected to begin arriving here in the afternoon. In anticipation of this weather , l am deploying extra deputies on patrol tomorrow and tomorrow night. My command staff is closely monitoring the developing weather situation.
I would urge everyone in our community to be aware of the possibility of severe weather, and to stay informed of any watches or warnings via National Weather Service and/or commercial media outlets.”
Sheriff Mitch Ralston
"A Scam Alert from Georgia Attorney
General Chris Carr..."SCAM ALERT: Georgians, please be aware of these fake texts.
Peach Pass will NOT text you to request payment of unpaid tolls.
DO NOT click on any links within the message.
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UPDATE ON SCAM ALERT:
Monday, March 10, 2025:
Sheriff’s detectives have received no new reports regarding this scheme since the initial media release. We have reason to believe that the thieves are no longer in our jurisdiction, and also that the perpetrators were not local criminals. The Sheriff’s Office is receiving assistance from Federal law enforcement authorities given that the thefts involve wire fraud and cross state lines. Some very good leads have been developed with the assistance of the local businesses who were victimized , and arrests are expected .
"Skimmer" devices, electronic implements which allow thieves to duplicate private financial information from transaction cards, have been found at local businesses around Calhoun. The devices are covertly installed after business hours. Thieves then use this information to 'hack' into victims' bank accounts.
Detectives recommend that you check your bank accounts for any suspicious activity for the month of February. If suspected fraudulent activity is detected, notify your financial institution immediately, and then report the fraud to local law enforcement.
Our detectives are vigorously pursuing this investigation, and more information will be forthcoming.
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