Douglasville Police Department Makes Significant Arrests and Seizures in October 2024
The Douglasville Police Department has provided updates on several major cases handled by various divisions in October 2024.
Patrol Division:
On October 28, K-9 Officer Jackson assisted the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in apprehending two suspects involved in a string of vehicle break-ins on Riley Rd. After fleeing on foot, the suspects were tracked down by K-9 Johnny and Officer Jackson. One suspect was found in a retention pond, while the second was apprehended after attempting to flee a residential shed. Both suspects, from Atlanta, were handed over to the Sheriff’s office for charges.
Crime Reduction Unit (CRU):
Sgt. Manwaring responded to a fraud in progress at Navy Federal and located the suspect vehicle. After attempting to block the vehicle, the suspect fled onto I-20, eventually wrecking and fleeing on foot. The suspect was found and arrested at a nearby restaurant.
Officer Goodfriend tracked down a suspect who fled a traffic stop in a stolen Mercedes sedan with false plates. The suspect was arrested on numerous charges. In another case, Officer Goodfriend discovered a Chrysler 300 with altered VINs and stolen parts, and the vehicle was impounded.
Officer Dukes, with K-9 Lob, stopped a vehicle on Thornton Rd for a traffic violation. During a search, methamphetamine and heroin were found, and the suspect was arrested and taken to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives Division – Crimes Against Property:
The department successfully identified suspects in property crimes using TLO and facial recognition technology, leading to the issuance of warrants.
Special Operations Division:
A member of the Special Operations Unit, part of a DEA Task Force, was involved in an investigation that resulted in the recovery of over 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine, the second large seizure in the metro area in recent months.
The department continues to urge the community to report illegal activities and support efforts to prevent drugs from reaching the streets.
