Greene County Sheriff's Office

Robert A. Kline

Robert A. Kline

Greene County deputy arrested and fired

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 17, 2025
A Greene County deputy has been arrested and fired after he allegedly tased a person in handcuffs, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).Former Deputy Robert Allen Kline, age 51, of Lexington, has been charged with aggravated assault and violation of the oath of office.
Daniel Newsome

Daniel Newsome

Driver caught with 18 pounds of marijuana

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A North Carolina man who fled from a traffic stop in Greene County and later crashed was arrested May 28 when deputies found approximately 18 pounds of marijuana in his trunk.Daniel Newsome, 25, of Hope Mills, N.C.
Elizabeth Wood Hall

Elizabeth Wood Hall

Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing husband

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 29, 2025
A Greene County woman was arrested May 23 after allegedly stabbing her husband four times, according to Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison.Elizabeth Wood Hall, 46, faces charges of aggravated assault in the wake of the incident.
Sgt. Will Smith’s Chevy Tahoe was hit so hard the vehicle flew over the median barrier before landing in the median. CONTRIBUTED

Sgt. Will Smith’s Chevy Tahoe was hit so hard the vehicle flew over the median barrier before landing in the median. CONTRIBUTED

Driver slams into Greene County patrol units

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Two Greene County deputies and a motorist narrowly avoided serious injuries on I-20 on May 11 when a distracted driver collided with patrol units and caused a chain-reaction accident. According to Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, Deputy Ryan Hall and Sgt.
Greene County K-9 officer Griff helped Deputy Leo Sierra uncover 6.5 pounds marijuana during an April 30 traffic stop. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County K-9 officer Griff helped Deputy Leo Sierra uncover 6.5 pounds marijuana during an April 30 traffic stop. CONTRIBUTED

South Carolina men arrested on drug charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 8, 2025
A pair of South Carolina men were arrested April 30 when a Greene County deputy discovered 6.5 pounds of marijuana in their vehicle.Preston Artavious McCalister and Brendon Tahj Barton, both of Aiken, South Carolina, face charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Texas man drowns in Lake Oconee

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 8, 2025
A Texas man’s body was found near the shore of Hixon’s Bluff nearly 24 hours after he went missing on the evening of May 1.The Greene County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Greene County Fire Rescue began searching for 54-year-old Bertram Foster at around 9:30 p.m.
Dimas S. Ruiz

Dimas S. Ruiz

Man charged with killing coworker

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 10, 2025
A Greensboro man is being charged with murder after a shooting at the Plantation Quail business on Highway 15 between Greensboro and Siloam on April 4.According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and officers with the Greensboro Police Department responded to 1940 Hwy.
Quincy R. Jackson

Quincy R. Jackson

Sparta man arrested on drug charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 3, 2025
After responding to a call about an unresponsive person on March 30, Greene County deputies arrested a Sparta man who did not seem to know where he was or where he was going.Quincy Ramon Jackson, 44, of 145 Lee St.
Bonnie Brown

Bonnie Brown

Two former NGA teachers arrested

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested two former Nathanael Greene Academy teachers on sexual misconduct charges.On March 21, Bonnie Elizabeth Brown, age 25, of White Plains, was charged with improper sexual contact by an employee, agent, or foster parent.
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