Greene County Sheriff's Office

Dimas S. Ruiz

Dimas S. Ruiz

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Illegal alien convicted of murder sentenced to life

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 20, 2025
A man later determined to be an illegal alien from Mexico received a life sentence without the possibility of parole in Greene County Superior Court on Nov. 17 for the murder of a co-worker, according to the Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office.
Nolan L. Huger

Nolan L. Huger

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Charleston man arrested on trafficking charge

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 30, 2025
A South Carolina man was arrested on a cocaine trafficking charge after a Greene County deputy pulled him over on Oct. 22.Nolan Leroy Huger, 39, of Charleston, also faces charges of tampering with evidence and a window tint violation.According to reports, Sgt.
Jakyrey Benson

Jakyrey Benson

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Deputy intercepts possible prison contraband

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 25, 2025
A Greene County deputy arrested two Augusta men who may have been involved in a scheme to deliver contraband to Georgia prisons.Jakyrey Benson, 19. And Jaquise Benson, 21, was both charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute on Sept. 15.
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Separate vehicle pursuits result in two arrests

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Both Greene County law enforcement agencies were involved in vehicle pursuits last week.According to a report obtained from the Greensboro Police Department, officers were patrolling the area of Memorial Drive on Sept. 7 when they observed a male driving a four-wheeler on North East Street.
Rev. Joyce Crawford with Sheriff Donnie Harrison at Lakeside Church. CONTRIBUTED

Rev. Joyce Crawford with Sheriff Donnie Harrison at Lakeside Church. CONTRIBUTED

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Sheriff Harrison discusses drug abuse in Greene County

Special To The Lake Oconee News
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Greene County is exceptionally fortunate in having Donnie Harrison as our sheriff.In a recent meeting held at Lakeside Church, Harrison discussed the drug and alcohol abuse challenges we face here in Greene County and how our law enforcement addresses them.
Heron Casper Coffee

Heron Casper Coffee

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Two more arrests connected to prison contraband

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Greene County deputies may have interrupted yet another contraband operation delivering material into the Georgia prison system last week.As a result, Heron Casper Coffee, Jr., 33, of Lawrenceville, and Kelsey Devon Foulk, 33, of Griffin, were arrested Aug.
A Marietta man’s body was found a quarter of mile from the Redlands boat ramp not far from shore. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

A Marietta man’s body was found a quarter of mile from the Redlands boat ramp not far from shore. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Body of Marietta man found near boat ramp

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 31, 2025
A 70-year-old Marietta man, who was a native of Greensboro, was found deceased in Lake Oconee near the Redlands boat ramp on the evening of July 24, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.
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