The South Loop is now officially OPEN!

The new 6.1 mile stretch of Pegasus Parkway is now complete!

(Front row, L-R): Troup County Engineer - James Emery, Troup County  Commission Chairman - Ricky Wolfe, Commissioners - Richard English, Morris Jones and Buck Davis. (Back row, L-R): GDOT District Engineer - David Millen, Moreland Antobelli Associates Engineering Firm, CEO - Tom Moreland and Troup County Manager - Mike Dobbs. 

Chips Moman prepares to cut the ribbon, marking the official opening of  the Chips Moman Highway!

The ribbon was cut to the Chips Moman Highway, on 12/19/11, by the Highway Man himself!

The new South Loop is, now, officially OPEN!!! Sheriff Donny Turner encourages motorists to use caution while all motorists familiarize themselves with the new roadways. Leave in plenty of time to arrive at your destination, without the need for excessive speeding. Observe the speed limit signs, traffic signals and all other safety devices as you travel to and from home, work and Christmas Parties… And, as always, BUCKLE UP!

Operation Identification

Sheriff Donny Turner and everyone at the Troup County Sheriff's Office wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

After searching for hours to find that special gift for the one you love, ensure that your efforts won't be for naught (or, "the naughty").

Log your valuables into a FREE Operation Identification Inventory Booklet! Grab one for you, and the one you are gifting. Then, if an item is lost/stolen, TCSO has a great place to begin an investigation.

Pick up your free Inventory Booklet, today! The Troup County Sheriff's Office is located at 130 Sam Walker Drive in LaGrange... Or, call for more information on Operation Identification: (706)812-1000.

Burglary on South Thompson Road (near Pine Mountain) - 12/7/11

Stolen JVC compact VHS camcorder

Actual Ring stolen in this case of Burglary 

Sheriff Donny Turner and Investigators of the Troup County Sheriff's Office are asking for your help in resolving a case of Burglary, reported inside the 200 block of South Thompson Road (near Pine Mountain).

On 12/7/11, TCSO Deputies responded to a residence, at that location, in reference to an alleged Burglary which had already occurred. The resident told Deputies that he stopped by the residence after seeing a delivery truck leaving from his house.

Reportedly, after placing the package inside the home, he heard his weather radio's alarm sounding from a rear bedroom. Once inside the bedroom, he also noticed his wife's (brown) wooden jewelry box was missing.

Upon entering his living room, he observed the sliding glass door (at the rear of the residence) had been left open. A quick check of items inside the room revealed that his flat screen TV was also missing.

Investigators arrived to process the scene, interview witnesses and record a list of the missing items. Some of the items listed were: an Element 32" LCD Flat Screen HDTV (with remote), one JVC compact VHS camcorder, a jewelry box (brown in color - made of wood) and four drawers containing several miscellaneous pieces of jewelry, along with some collectible coins.

If you have any further information that would be helpful in finding the missing items, or in resolving this case of Burglary, please call the Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706)812-1000.

Stolen Vehicle on Highway 54 (West) - 12/10/11

1980 C10 Chevy Truck similar to stolen vehicle

On December 10, TCSO Deputies responded to a residence inside the 3500 block of Highway 54 (West), near Hogansville, in reference to a report of Theft By Taking.


Upon arrival, the property owner told Deputies that he had returned home to discover that his brown 1980 Chevrolet C10 Scottsdale pickup truck (similar to picture) was missing. He also noted that the GA tag is: BRN 1250. The truck, additionally, had duct tape on the passenger side window.

If you have seen this truck recently, or if you know of the truck's whereabouts, Sheriff Donny Turner asks that you notify the Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706)812-1000.

TCSO’s Undercover Drug Operation Nets an Ecstasy Arrest

Nikita Orlando Shells (Age 24, of LaGrange)

Sheriff Donny Turner announces an arrest resulting from a Troup County Sheriff’s Office undercover operation targeting the selling of Ecstasy, in Troup County.

During the course of their Investigation, Troup County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit Agents were able to purchase an amount of suspected Ecstasy (MDMA) from Nikita Orlando Shells (age 24, of Royal Court in LaGrange).

Subsequently, the substances purchased were sent to the Georgia Crime Lab for testing and positive identification. As a result, warrants were obtained and an arrest was made. Shells is being charged with Selling Ecstasy (2 counts), along with additional charges of Selling a Schedule IV Controlled Substance, Selling Cocaine (2 counts) and Trafficking Cocaine by other Agencies. He is presently being held in the Troup County Jail without bond.

Entering Auto on Mount Zion Church Road

Sheriff Donny Turner reminds citizens that thieves are looking for free gifts from YOU this Holiday Season. If you leave your car unsecured, and your valuables unprotected, you might as well gift wrap them and say goodbye.

One such criminal opportunist, allegedly, entered a vehicle on Mount Zion Church Road late last night (12/12/11). Shortly after midnight, residents reportedly heard a noise (similar to someone attempting to gain entry) at the door to their residence.

A resident, checking into the suspicious noise, had turned the carport light on and had opened the blinds to the door. He told TCSO Deputies that he, then, observed a black male wearing a black t-shirt fleeing from the residence on foot.

The resident, further, noticed that the driver's side door to his vehicle was not closed all the way. A glance into the vehicle indicated that nothing was missing at that time. This case has since been turned over to Investigations.

If you have any further information that could help us solve this crime, please notify the Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706)812-1000!

National Drunk Driving & Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Going to a Christmas party this weekend? Sheriff Donny Turner points out that December is National Drunk Driving & Drugged Driving Prevention Month. We encourage citizens to recommit to preventing the loss of life by practicing safe driving practices and reminding others to be sober, drug free, and safe on the road.

The Troup County Sheriff's Office, along with MADD (Mother's Against Drunk Driving), offer these suggestions for your pre-party planning:

*Plan safely, designate your sober driver(s) before the party begins!
*NEVER serve alcohol to ANYONE UNDER 21!!!
*In the last hour of your gathering, allow everyone to begin "drying up". Serve non-alcoholic drinks.
*Don't let friends drive drunk! Be prepared for those who need to stay overnight.

The Holidays should be a time to enjoy with family and friends! Sheriff Turner adds to "Give the gift of SAFE & sober driving this year... And, ALWAYS buckle up! Every trip, every seat, every time."