Point University "Security" Luncheon

Sheriff Donny Turner would like to thank the President and staff of Point University for a terrific luncheon today. Point University is in the process of opening a campus in West Point, Georgia. This luncheon brought together a diverse selection of local Police, Sheriff's Offices, District Attorneys and other professionals in Law Enforcement to gather input and advice on matters pertaining to public safety and campus security.

McGruff teaching kids how to be safe and healthy!

McGruff receives his "Barking orders" from a teacher at 1st BC Child Development Center

A great "Q&A" session with the kids on various topics ranging from the inner-workings of the Jail to badges & uniforms worn by Law Enforcement Officers.

Sgt. Everette Brockington poses with a new friend at 1st BC Child Development Center.

Always time for a hug... Must have some terrific health benefits, too!

After receiving his clean bill of health, McGruff poses at the Living Well Health Fair in LaGrange Mall.

"If you're healthy, and you know it say 'CHEESE'!"

A new badge for our new "eyes and ears" in the neighborhood!

Over the past week, Mc Gruff has been educating Troup County kids about the "Trusted Adults" in their lives and on how to be safe while staying healthy and active. Important issues to Sheriff Donny Turner!

FBI warns of a recent phone scam - 2/15/12

According to the FBI, telemarketing scammers are calling residents in Mississippi and advising them that they are eligible for a Government grant. Oh, by the way... There is also a "Processing Fee" which requires you supply the caller with your credit card/bank account number.

Be skeptical! Telemarketing scammers cannot TAKE money from you; contrarily, you have to GIVE it to them. Sheriff Turner and the FBI offer the following advice: If you receive one of these calls, please remember that when you send money to people you do not know personally or give personal or financial information to unknown callers, you increase your chances of becoming a victim of telemarketing fraud.

To report a suspicious phone call (scammer), please call 911. TCSO will be happy to send a Deputy out to take your report..

Road Signs Taken at Hines & Hogansville Roads' RR Crossing - 2/10/12

TCSO Investigators are seeking information leading to the whereabouts of a few street signs, stands and a barricade. On 2/14/12, a CSX contractor reported to Deputies that various items (some pictured here) were recently taken from the roadway, at Hines and Hogansville Roads (near RR Tracks).

Sheriff Turner advises you to notify Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706)812-1000, if you should know the whereabouts of the missing items. There is a reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Sun South Theft - 2/10/12 - Recognize These Suspects or Their Van?

TCSO Deputies en route to a report of a Burglary at Sun South (3452 Hogansville Road) discovered that the front door's plate glass window had been shattered. From there, surveillance video shows two suspects entering the main show room and removing approximately 24 pieces of lawn care equipment. The suspects wore masks, hats and dark-colored clothing. Moving quickly throughout the store, the subjects stuffed the products inside a mini van and fled the location before Deputies arrived.

Sheriff Donny Turner cautions citizens when purchasing lawn care (and electronic) equipment, to be certain that the brand new products are being properly sold by a licensed distributor before buying. If you know of equipment being sold suspiciously, you may contact the Troup County Crime Stoppers Hotline at (706)812-1000. If you recognize the men, or have any further information regarding this case of Theft, please call the Troup County Crime Stoppers. Remember, you can remain anonymous... And, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may receive a cash reward!

Sheriff Turner at Senior Corps' In-Service Program - 2/10/12

Sheriff Turner dropped in, by invitation, to the Senior Corps' In-Service program this month. The Troup County Sheriff's Office provided information on popular scams that have occurred within the community over the past four years.

We explained the value of safe-guarding your personal information and identification with helpful safety tips; and, raised awareness to severe weather threats that may potentially occur this Spring.

Many Seniors signed up to receive instant text, or email, alerts from the Troup County Sheriff's Office through Nixle. You can too! Simply text your zip code to 888777, right now... Or, visit www.Nixle.com to customize your alerts.

Clyde Edward Brown arrested for Cocaine Distribution - 2/9/12

 On Thursday afternoon (2/9/12), Troup County Sheriff’s Office Drug Agents and Investigators executed a search warrant, capping off an extensive undercover operation, at 1002 Colquitt Street in LaGrange.  

While executing the search warrant at the home of Clyde Edward Brown (age 53), the Troup County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit alerted on a plastic bag containing Crack Cocaine in a utility/storage room. The Drug Unit Agents were also able to locate a razor blade covered in Cocaine residue and a canister of lubricating oil harboring a false compartment. Inside the canister’s false compartment were 64 individual bags, each containing Crack Cocaine.

As a result of the search, Drug Unit Agents also seized over $2,700.00 in currency and 5 vehicles. Two of the vehicles were marked with a local cab company’s name. Clyde Edward Brown was arrested and transported to the Troup County Jail. He has been charged with Selling Cocaine, Unlawful Use of a Communications Facility and Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute.

Severe Weather Awareness Week - 2/6 thru 2/10/12

Watch our Severe Weather Awareness videos!

Georgia Governor, Nathan Deal, declared February 6th - 10th of 2012 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Do you know what to do during severe weather? Have a plan? Watch our videos for more information! You may also visit www.ready.ga.gov.

Rolling Meth Lab Arrest - 2/6/12

On Monday (2/6/12), Deputies Patrolling the 2400 block of Hamilton Road observed a tan 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier being driven by a subject known to be wanted by the Troup County Sheriff’s Office for Violating a Temporary Protective Order. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Christopher Calvin Broach (age 41, or LaGrange).

After confirming the driver’s identity and warrant status, Broach was placed under arrest. Incident to the arrest, a search was conducted of Christopher Broach and his vehicle. Three bags of suspected Methamphetamine were found on his person. Upon being placed inside a Patrol vehicle, Broach advised Deputies that he “need(ed) to ‘Burp’ the ‘Brain’ of (his) meth lab, before it blows up”.

Troup County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators notified the Troup County Fire Department, as to the seriousness of the situation, and requested their assistance. Drug Unit Agents located three “Brains” and released the gases from their containers. The rolling meth lab was dismantled at the scene, due to the risk of a possible fire and/or explosion while being transported. A fire started by one of the containers being dismantled was quickly contained and extinguished without further incident, by the Troup County Fire Department.

Christopher Calvin Broach was then transported to the Troup County Jail. He is presently being held on charges of Violation of Family Violence Orders, Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Spring Hill Baptist Church Air Conditioning Unit Theft - 2/2/12

Can you help identify this suspect? TCSO Investigators are seeking this individual in reference to a Theft of a 5 ton air conditioning/heat pump (unit) which occurred on, or about, 2/2/12 at Spring Hill Baptist Church on Hammett Road. If you should recognize this individual, Sheriff Donny Turner asks that you notify the Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706)812-1000.

GDOT advises of more construction work on the Spur for next week!

Mountville UMC is holding their 1st Neighborhood Watch Meeting at 4pm!

Mountville UMC is holding their first Neighborhood Watch Meeting today at 4pm. Everyone from the community is invited to attend! The Troup County Sheriff's Office will be available to provide information on the neighborhood's crime of interest, details on the Nixle community-alert program and discuss upcoming meetings

Two Apps That Every Troup County Citizen Needs on Their Smartphone

Have a smartphone? Install the "Drive Sober, Georgia" app for free rides from any place, at anytime and to anywhere on Super Bowl Sunday... It's a nice compliment to the TCSO mobile app, which contains instant alerts and delivers important information whenever you're on the go!

For more information on the “Drive Sober, Georgia” app, please visit the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety at www.gahighwaysafety.org. 

Sexual Assault Response Team Protocol Signing - 1/30/12

For Immediate Release:

Contact:
Kay Durand
Executive Director, Troup County Center for Strategic Planning
706-298-3639
kdurand@troupco.org

On Monday, January 30, 2012, Law Enforcement Officials from LaGrange Police Department, the Troup County Sheriff's Office, West Point and Hogansville Police Departments, Representatives from Troup County E-911, along with Local, State, and Superior Court Judges, the District Attorney of the Coweta Judicial Circuit, Harmony House Domestic Violence Shelter Representatives, Officials from the local Child Advocacy Center and Twin Cedars, West Georgia Health System and Officials from the Troup County Health Department gathered to sign the first comprehensive Sexual Assault Response Team Protocol for Troup County at the Coleman Community Center in LaGrange.

The need for the protocol became apparent when Dr. Linda Buchanan, then LaGrange College Vice President and Dean for Student Life and Retention met with County Commission Chair Ricky Wolfe to describe her experience in assisting a victim of sexual abuse. In the process of trying to assist, Dr. Buchanan discovered that there was no coordinated means to respond to the situation especially in the area of the examination and victim support. The Troup County Rape Response Protocol Task Force was established at the Commission Chair’s request. The task force has been meeting regularly since October, 2010 and after protocol development and training, Troup County is ready to formally adopt and implement the protocol.

The essential partners in the Sexual Assault Response Team are Harmony House and the Child Advocacy Center. Harmony House already has a structure for responding to victims of violence and assault. The Child Advocacy Center currently has the facilities for meeting the needs for children’s sexual assault exams. Without these two agencies the community would have had to build an organization to meet the needs of adult sexual assault victims.

Commission Chair Ricky Wolfe said “This effort is a perfect example of how a community can bring its resources together to address a problem. What has been encouraging in this process has been the overwhelming participation of law enforcement from every jurisdiction, the District Attorney, 911, West Georgia Health emergency room and the Health Department and of course, Harmony House and Twin Cedars. All of these agencies have been eager, professional participants throughout this process.”

The first year costs are being funded through the generosity of a Junior Service League mini grant. Additionally, there is a need for more trained nurse examiners to participate in coordination with the Response Team. If you are a Registered Nurse who has interest in participating in this process, or for further information regarding the Protocol and on the Sexual Assault Response Team, please contact Kay Durand. Kay is the Executive Director of Troup County's Center for Strategic Planning. You may reach her at (706)298-3639, or by email at kdurand@troupco.org.