Morgan County Sheriff's Department

Marcus Jerard Johnson

Madison man tased during altercation with police

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Madison police officers wrestled with a man during the early morning hours of Aug. 17 after receiving a report of a man who would not leave a residence.Marcus Jerard Johnson, 21, of Lawrenceville, now faces charges of obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers.

Justin Gilstrap poses with a group of Morgan County first responders Aug. 3, who helped escort him to Monticello in Jasper County to realize his dream of racing a go-cart. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County first responders pay tribute to courageous boy

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Morgan County Fire Rescue and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office participated in an escort for a special young man heading to Monticello for a special event at MKR Monticello Kart Racing on Aug. 3.

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Morgan County Elections: Sheriff race headed to runoff, others conclude

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, May 23, 2024

The crowded field of seven candidates for Morgan County sheriff has been culled, but a runoff is almost inevitable. Captain Joseph Pritchett of the MCSO received nearly 35 percent of the vote, and Tyler Hooks trailed by less than 300 votes with 28.28 percent. Ryan Morgan placed third with 16.

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Juvenile charged with school arson in Morgan County

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, March 21, 2024

A Morgan County juvenile is being charged with arson, interference with government property, and disruption of a public school after he allegedly set fire to a Morgan County Elementary School restroom, according to reports obtained from the MCSO.After the fire was reported at 10:05 a.m.

Darius Jamal Britt

Morgan deputies find contraband possibly bound for prisoners

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Greene County deputies have made several arrests in the last few months involving drones that have been used to drop drugs and other items into area prisons. Morgan County deputies have become involved in the battle against drone drops this week as well.

Timothy A. Chester

Morgan deputy chases down fleeing suspect

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, February 1, 2024

A Madison man was arrested on multiple charges on Jan. 28 following a brief pursuit that reached speeds up to 115 mph.

Charles Corbitt III

Jury returns guilty verdict in murder case

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, January 18, 2024

A Morgan County jury returned a verdict of guilty after deliberating for less than 30 minutes following a trial that concluded on Jan. 10.

Billie J. Franklin

Investigator ferrets out shoplifters

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, January 11, 2024

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests last week stemming from a shoplifting incident at the Dollar General in Rutledge that took place on Dec. 29. Billie James Franklin, 38, and Hailey Williams, 28, both of Covington have been charged with theft by shoplifting. MCSO Investigator Sgt.

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Thieves hit Rutledge businesses to start new year

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, January 4, 2024

The BP station and the Rutledge Liquor Store on Atlanta Highway in Rutledge were burglarized during the early morning hours of Jan. 2, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. According to reports, the complainant, who was the clerk at the liquor store had arrived at 5 a.m.

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South Carolina woman traveling with son arrested on Christmas Eve

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, December 28, 2023

A South Carolina woman traveling with her five-year-old son and her dog was arrested Christmas Eve after leading a Morgan County Deputy on a brief chase at speeds over 110 mph. Chelcia Cyniece Jeffries, 31, of Taylors, S.C.

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