Washington County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputies and Emergency Services are responding to Bussell Road off of Bay Spring Road in reference to an over turned vehicle. Use caution when approaching this area.

Sheriff Cochran

We hosted 10 individuals from the community to attend our Citizens Fi****ms Class this morning. This was a great opportunity for our members of our training staff to engage members of the community in efforts of bringing awareness, providing some basic fi****ms knowledge and skills. Thank you Lt. Keith Thompson, Sgt. Rudy Grant, and Cpl. David Raley for taking time to work with this group. We look forward to hosting upcoming events in the near future….

Sheriff Joel Cochran

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is holding a raffle to support Deputy Gordon Alley, who was injured in a car accident while on duty and has since been paralyzed below the waist. Deputy Alley is undergoing inpatient treatment at Sheppard Spine Center in Atlanta and needs our help.

Raffle tickets are $25 each, with 100% of proceeds benefiting Deputy Alley. The raffle begins on August 5, 2024, and runs for four weeks. There will be two prize drawings each weekday of the four weeks, including a gun on the first three Fridays. On the fourth Friday, drawings will feature two guns and other significant prizes. Each ticket re-enters the drawing bin after each win, giving participants multiple chances to win prizes generously donated by various sponsors.

Special thanks to Lieutenants Collier, Usry, and Sergeant Sanders for coordinating this raffle and securing the prizes. To purchase tickets, message us on our page or contact any deputy. You can also send the raffle ticket monies to Cashapp $deputymcgraw or Venmo with your mailing address for purchase. Your support will make a meaningful difference for Deputy Alley and his family during this challenging time.

Sheriff Joel Cochran

Deputies and Emergency Services are responding to a traffic accident on the 13000 block of Hwy 68 South… use caution when approaching the area.

Sheriff Cochran

Today Chief Deputy Mark McGraw celebrates his birthday. Help us wish Chief McGraw a Happy Birthday. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our office, staff, and community. We appreciate you.

Deputies and Davisboro Fire Department officials are responding to a vehicle fire on Fall Line Freeway in the area of Tree Nursery Road. Use caution when approaching this area.

Sheriff Cochran

The inmate is in custody. We want to thank all the agencies that quickly responded to assist in this matter.

Sheriff Joel Cochran

Law enforcement is in the area of Washington County Hospital looking for an inmate who ran from the hospital while receiving treatment. The subject is as follows:

George Vincent
White Male
49 Years of age
Blue Eyes
Brown Hair
Five Feet Six inches Tall
one hundred and twenty pounds.

If seen, please call 911.

Deputies and Davisboro Fire Department are on the scene of a grass fire. The location is on the 11000 Block of Ga Hwy 24 East near Davisboro… use caution when approaching this area.

Sheriff Cochran

Deputies and Emergency Rescue Services are responding to a traffic accident on the 800 block of Tennille Harrison Road in Harrison. Please use caution when approaching this area…

Sheriff Cochran

Sheriff’s Office Investigators are looking events that led up to a man being shot last evening at an Eric Drive residence outside of Tennille. One person was treated for injuries sustained during this incident. The case is under investigation by Washington County Sheriff’s Office..

Sheriff Cochran

Deputies and Emergency Services are responding to a traffic accident on Hwy 15 South in the area of the 3000 Block. Use caution when approaching this area.

Sheriff Cochran

As Sheriff of this community, I congratulate yesterday’s RSAT graduates! This graduation is an important day for you and deserves to be celebrated.

These seven men completed this tough program, and one earned their high school diploma. To all the graduates, your hard work and dedication have paid off. You faced many challenges and showed real determination.

Since its inception in 2021, the RSAT program has achieved an impressive 22 percent recidivism rate, demonstrating its effectiveness in helping participants turn their lives around.

During the six-month program, many community partners helped in your rehabilitation and recovery. These included Oconee Fall Line Technical College, The University of Georgia County Extension Office, Archway Partnership, Family Connection, Washington County Health Department, Middle Judicial District Circuit Office, Superior Court of Washington County, East Central WorkSource Georgia, Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation, City of Tennille, City of Sandersville, local churches, The Vital Link Center, and many caring citizens.

Sheriff Joel Cochran

Deputies , SPD, and Emergency Responders are responding to a traffic accident on S Harris St near Walmart. Use caution when approaching this area…

Sheriff Cochran

Deputies and Fire Crews are responding to a grass fire in the 9000 block of Deepstep Road. Use caution when approaching this area.

Sheriff Cochran

Deputies and Emergency Responders are responding to a traffic collision on Hwy 15 N in Warthen near the Warthen Fire Station. Use caution when approaching this area….

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Admin will be closed Thursday July 4th and Friday July 5th in observance of Independence Day. Jail and Patrol operations will continue as usual.

Please celebrate responsibly.

Sheriff Joel Cochran

Captain Middleton made her rounds today, visiting with our three local nursing homes and one retirement home delivering watermelons from all of us at the Sheriffs Office. It is our honor to help make Independence Day as special as possible for all of those residents and staff…..We hope all of you have a blessed and happy July 4th….

Sheriff Cochran

Deputies and Emergency Responders are responding to the 10,000 block of Hwy 231 in Riddleville in reference to a traffic accident with injuries. Use caution when approaching this area…

Sheriff Cochran

EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS
MONTH OF July 2024

Congratulations to these team members and let us wish for them to have wonderful birthdays this month…thank you for your service and support..

Deputy Johnny Cummings July 1
911 Operator Jami Wasden July 2
911 Operator Nancy Brantley July 3
Deputy Kelly Collins July 6
Lt. Benjamin Perdue July 7
Sgt. Robert Butler
Chief Deputy Mark McGraw July 18
911 Operator Tawanda Wright July 20
Lt. Regina Walton July 23
Capt. Larry Milner July 24
Sgt. La�Quandra Walker July 28

Deputies and Emergency Responders are responding to a vehicle accident on Fall Line Freeway at South Sparta Davisboro Road. Use caution when approaching this area while emergency personnel work this scene…

Sheriff Cochran

Deputies and Emergency Responders along with Rescue Teams are responding to a vehicle accident on the 10000 Block of Highway 68 South near Bethesda Road. Use caution when approaching this area while emergency personnel work this scene…

Sheriff Cochran

They have given out over 400 chicken plates for the fundraiser. All the plates are gone. Thank you to everyone that contributed to the cause. Thanks especially to the crew that provided, prepared and served our community today.

Stay tuned for more fundraisers for our Brother Gordo.



Sheriff Joel Cochran

Don’t forget to come out today and support a great cause.

Check ks can be made payable to:
Donation Account for Gordon Alley.



SUPPORT THE BLUE
On June 3, 2024, Washington County Deputy Gordon Alley selflessly put himself in harm's way to assist a colleague in need. While responding to the call for assistance, he was involved in a single-vehicle accident. The accident resulted in injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Currently, Deputy Alley is experiencing paralysis below the waist, with uncertainty regarding the return of sensation.

Countuy Commisioner Doug Watkins, County Commisioner Bobby Jackson, Tax Commisioner Elect Neil Pitman, Pastor Scott Ferguson, Sandersville Community Church, and WCSO have organized a benefit lunch to assist Alley and his familywith mounting medical costs. The benefit will be held at the former Direct Furniture building at 1006 South Harris St. on June 28 from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Plates will consist of chicken quarters with sides and a dessert; they will be sold for donations to the Alley family.

Donations, in any form can be made at the event, by dropping them off at the Sheriff's Office or can also be made through Chief Deputy Mark McGraw at CASHAPP-$deputymcgraw or through Venmon:

Sheriff Joel Cochran

SUPPORT THE BLUE
On June 3, 2024, Washington County Deputy Gordon Alley selflessly put himself in harm's way to assist a colleague in need. While responding to the call for assistance, he was involved in a single-vehicle accident. The accident resulted in injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Currently, Deputy Alley is experiencing paralysis below the waist, with uncertainty regarding the return of sensation.

Countuy Commisioner Doug Watkins, County Commisioner Bobby Jackson, Tax Commisioner Elect Neil Pitman, Pastor Scott Ferguson, Sandersville Community Church, and WCSO have organized a benefit lunch to assist Alley and his familywith mounting medical costs. The benefit will be held at the former Direct Furniture building at 1006 South Harris St. on June 28 from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Plates will consist of chicken quarters with sides and a dessert; they will be sold for donations to the Alley family.

Donations, in any form can be made at the event, by dropping them off at the Sheriff's Office or can also be made through Chief Deputy Mark McGraw at CASHAPP-$deputymcgraw or through Venmon:

Sheriff Joel Cochran

For Immediate Release:

From: The Office of Sheriff

Date: June 25, 2024


On June 25, 2024, at approximately 7:17 A.M., a man in custody at the Washington County Jail was found by a jailer unresponsive. The inmate was received from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office for housing on June 14, 2024. Today, the inmate was found unresponsive in his cell. Emergency Medical Professional responded to the scene, and the inmate was found to be deceased. The Eastman Office of Georgia Bureau of Investigations and Washington County Coroner’s Office were called to investigate further because it was an in-custody death as our policy outlines . An autopsy will be conducted on the inmate for an official cause of death; however, it appears the inmate died from what seems to be a medical event due to an underlying medical condition. Let it also be known that the inmate was in a cell of his own at the time of incident. This case will remain active by the GBI.

Sheriff Joel Cochran

Deputies and Emergency Responders are on the scene of a traffic accident on Hwy 272 near Springlake Road area. Over turned vehicle with injuries reported. Use caution while approaching this area while emergency personnel continue to work this scene.

SUPPORT THE BLUE

On June 3, 2024, Washington County Deputy Gordon Alley selflessly put himself in harm's way to assist a colleague in need. While responding to the call for assistance, he was involved in a single-vehicle accident. The accident resulted in injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Currently, Deputy Alley is experiencing paralysis below the waist, with uncertainty regarding the return of sensation.

Pastor Scott Ferguson, Sandersville Community Church, and WCSO have organized a benefit lunch to assist Alley and his family with mounting medical costs. The benefit will be held at the former Direct Furniture building at 1006 South Harris St. on June 28 from 11 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Plates will consist of chicken quarters with sides and a dessert; they will be sold for donations to the Alley family.

Donations, in any form can be made at the event, by dropping them off at the Sheriff's Office or can also be made through Chief Deputy Mark McGraw at CASHAPP-$deputymcgraw or through Venmon:

Sheriff Joel Cochran

All jurors summoned for Monday, June 24th need to report at 9:30 a.m. Please bring your picture ID to check in.

Please leave handbags, cell phones, and other electronics in your vehicle, as they are not permitted in the courtroom.

If you have any questions, please call the Clerk's Office at (478) 552-3186 or email me at [email protected].

Deputies, EMS, and fire are on the scene of a single motor vehicle accident on Highway 15 North in the area of Mills Lindsey School Road. Expect delays. Please drive carefully as first responders work the scene.

Sheriff Joel Cochran