Greene County Sheriff's Office

Dimas S. Ruiz

Dimas S. Ruiz

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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

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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.
The Greene County jail resumed operations March 18 after nearly a year of renovations. CONTRIBUTED

The Greene County jail resumed operations March 18 after nearly a year of renovations. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County jail reopens

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 20, 2025
It took a little longer than expected, but the Greene County jail is back in business.According to Sheriff Donnie Harrison, the jail resumed all operations on March 18, and inmates who had been housed in the Morgan County jail returned to Greene County’s facility.
These suspected psilocybin mushrooms were sent to the crime lab for analysis. CONTRIBUTED

These suspected psilocybin mushrooms were sent to the crime lab for analysis. CONTRIBUTED

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South Carolina man arrested for trafficking

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 6, 2025
A Greene County deputy arrested a Blythewood, South Carolina, man on Feb. 27 for trafficking in psilocybin mushrooms, which are classified as a Schedule I controlled substance.The suspect, Darrian Marquis Schofield, 28, was also cited for alteration of a license plate.According to reports, Lt.
Allen L. Porterfield

Allen L. Porterfield

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Altercation on Newsome Street results in arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
An altercation on Newsome Street on Feb. 17 resulted in the arrest of a Greensboro man on multiple charges.According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Allen Lacy Porterfield, of 1740 Bramlett Rd.
Approximately 35 kilograms of cocaine, five pounds of methamphetamine, one kilogram of fentanyl, one kilogram of heroin and 19 firearms were seized, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED

Approximately 35 kilograms of cocaine, five pounds of methamphetamine, one kilogram of fentanyl, one kilogram of heroin and 19 firearms were seized, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED

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Multi-agency drug investigation seizes weapons and narcotics

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office participated in a multi-agency drug investigation recently, which resulted in the execution of several search warrants on May 17 in Athens-Clarke County.
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