Greene County Sheriff's Office

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

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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.
Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Leo Sierra with his new K-9 partner, Griff. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Leo Sierra with his new K-9 partner, Griff. CONTRIBUTED

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Griff the Crime Dog joins GCSO

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Oby’s successor is now on duty.The Greene County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a new K-9 deputy has joined the agency as of March 28.According to Lt.
Sheriff Donnie Harrison delivers the Oath of Office to new patrol deputy Quin’sha Goss. CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff Donnie Harrison delivers the Oath of Office to new patrol deputy Quin’sha Goss. CONTRIBUTED

New deputy joins sheriff’s office

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 11, 2024
A new deputy joined the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on March 29 with Sheriff Donnie Harrison in attendance at Quin’sha Goss’s graduation.
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GCSO hosts awards luncheon

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Sheriff Donnie Harrison hosted the Greene County Sheriff’s Office annual holiday luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 21. This luncheon is an annual tradition for Harrison as he looks forward to celebrating the deputies and the hard work of his staff throughout the year.
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