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A Message from Your Sheriff
2009 was good to most of our citizens and it has been good for the Troup County Sheriff's Office. We continued our efforts to make your community a better place to live, work and raise families. I believe Troup County is a great place to live, but I also believe it could be better.
In the past year, we have made several changes that many people may not even notice, but we certainly do. We have added video cameras to all of our patrol cars making court cases easier to prosecute. The "Are You Okay?" program gives elderly and disabled members of the community peace of mind. The Sheriff's Academy for Youth or "SAY", continues to grow. We recently purchased a Special Operations Vehicle using funds received through a grant. This vehicle will be utilized during inclement weather on incidents such as drownings, homicides, missing persons and disasters.
The people I work with are the best people in law enforcement. Their training is top notch and they have state of the art equipment. We constantly look at new ways to prevent crime and continually work with the youth of the community to give them the message that drugs and crime do not lead to happiness. It is the work we do that will lead to a better tomorrow for all of the people here in Troup County. I believe that and my people believe that. I hope that you will continue to work with us to give us that chance to make Troup County even better in the future than it is right now.
Sheriff Donny Turner
Mission Statement
The primary purpose (mission) of the Troup County Sheriff's Office is to maintain social order within prescribed ethical and constitutional limits while providing professional law enforcement services. To attain this, the Troup County Sheriff's Office enforces the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limitations of law enforcement authority and the constitutional rights of all persons. The Troup County Sheriff's Office recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without supportive input from the citizens it serves. The Troup County Sheriff's Office actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to facilitate the maximum use of resources.
Delinquent Taxes
Currently,(as of December 21, 2009) delinquent taxes are being collected by Troup County Sheriff's Office, located at room 2700 on the Second Floor of the Troup County Government Center. The Government Center is located at 100 Ridley Avenue in Lagrange, Georgia.
The hours for collection at the new location are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. For further information, call the Sheriff's Office at the Government Center - (706)298-3636.
Office Staff
Sheriff: Donny Turner Drug Unit Captain: William Grizzard
Chief Deputy: Frank Kirby Professional Standards/Training Deputy Commander: Byron Hadley
Patrol Commander: Major Steve Flournoy Jail Administrator: Captain Marty Reeves
Patrol Commander: Captain Keith Flory Public Information/Crime Prevention Sergeant: Chad Mann
Patrol Commander: Captain Rick White Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff: Gail Foster
Court Security: Captain Shane Frailey
Chief Investigator: Charles Nixon
What's coming up?
>> 3/15/2010 : Neighborhood Watch Meeting at Church on the Rock _
6:30pm. Givens Circle in West Point, GA.
>> 3/25/2010 : Neighborhood Watch Meeting at Pleasant Grove UMC
_ 7pm. Pleasant Grove UMC, 3704 Hamilton Road,
Lagrange, Ga.
>> 3/31/2010 : Long Cane Elementary Career Day _ 9am.
Long Cane Elementary, 238 Long Cane Road, Lagrange,
Georgia 30240.
>> 4/6/2010 : Neighborhood Watch Meeting at Reed's Chapel _ 7pm.
Reed's Chapel, 7258 West Point Road, West Point, Ga.
>> 5/8/2010 : Troup County Sheriff's Office Car Show _ 10am(thru 3pm),
Inside the parking lot of the old Lagrange Toyota in Lagrange,
Georgia 30240. This event is also open to Trucks &
Motorcycles! Join in the fun with a 50/50 drawing, "Money
Tree", Door Prizes, Food, Music and more!!! Proceeds benefit
the Georgia Sheriff's Youth Home - Pineland. To enter your
vehicle, or for further information, call us at (706)883-1616.
>> 6/5/2010 : Bikers on Main _ 9am, in Lagrange, Georgia. The fun starts
inside the City Square in Lagrange. There will be food, family
activities, awesome bikes, street vendors AND McGruff will
be there to oversee all the fun! For more information, visit the
website.
2010 Car Show
We would love to have any and all "Hot Rods" front and center for this terrific heart-warming event. This is the one opportunity where we encourage you to show off your horsepower!
You could also win some nice prizes... And, help out a good cause -The Georgia Sheriff's Youth Home, Pineland!
To enter your car, truck or motorcycle in the 2010 Troup County Sheriff's Office Car Show:
We are very excited to announce The Troup County Sheriff's Office Car Show, 2010! It is the first Car Show put together by our staff and sponsors to benefit the Georgia Sheriff's Youth Home, PINELAND!
There will be Car Trophies, a 50/50 Drawing, a Money Tree, Door Prizes, lots of food, live music provided by "Big Muddy", Car Tunes spun by a live DJ... And, of course, lots of hot rides!
The Car Show will be held in the old Lagrange Toyota parking lot at 1031 Hogansville Road in Lagrange on May 8th from 10a - 3pm.
Download, print out and mail back
Our Car Show Registration Form
Employment applications are accepted at the Troup County Government Center, for processing, only on the available listed job opportunities and positions. You may check the Troup County Government website for the positions presently available by clicking the link below.
Application Forms must be completed and returned to :
Troup County Human Resources
100 Ridley Avenue
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706)883-1630
Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
*A resume in lieu of an application will not be accepted.
**Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug
Free Workplace.
The Troup County Sheriff's Office is located at:
130 Sam Walker Drive | Lagrange, Georgia 30240
Sheriff's Office: (706) 883-1616
Crime Stoppers: (706) 812-1000
Drug Hotline: (706) 883-1615
Criminal Investigations: (706) 883-1746
Office fax line: (706) 883-1694
About Us
Pod A
Unit H Unit L
Monday 9a - 11am Monday 5p - 7pm
Wednesday 3p - 5pm Wednesday 9a - 11am
Friday 5p - 7pm Thursday 11a - 1pm
Unit I Unit M
Tuesday 11a - 1pm Monday 11a - 1pm
Thursday 1p - 3pm Tuesday 5p - 7pm
Friday 5p - 7pm Friday 9a - 11am
Unit J Unit N
Monday 1p - 3pm Tuesday 7p - 9pm
Wednesday 5p - 7pm Wednesday 1p - 3pm
Thursday 9a - 11am Friday 11a - 1pm
Unit K
Tuesday 9a - 11am
Thursday 5p - 7pm
Friday 1p - 3pm
Visitation
Schedule
Pod B
Unit A Unit E
Monday 9a - 11am Sunday 9a - 4pm
Tuesday 1p - 3pm ALL TRUSTEES
Friday 5p - 7pm
Unit B Unit F
Monday 11a - 1pm Tuesday 9a - 11am
Tuesday 5p - 7pm Wednesday 1p - 3pm
Friday 1p - 3pm Thursday 5p - 7pm
Unit C Unit G
Monday 1p - 3pm Tuesday 11a - 1pm
Wednesday 5p - 7pm Wednesday 7p - 9pm
Friday 11a - 1pm Thursday 1p - 3pm
Unit D Medical Segregation
Monday 5p - 7pm Tuesday 5p - 7pm
Wednesday 11a - 1pm Wednesday 1p - 3pm
Friday 9a - 11am Friday 9a - 11am
Important Jail Numbers
Address
(800)844-6591
Correctional Billing Services - In order for an inmate to be able to call you, there must be an account set up through this provider.
Troup County Jail
130 Sam Walker Drive
Lagrange, Georgia 30240
(800)574-5729
J Pay - This service is provided as a convenient way to place money onto an inmate's account from home, work or just about anywhere!
(706)416-3245
Inmate Information Line - A number for you to call 24/7 to get up-to-date information on arrests, charges, bonds, and other basic details.
Kimble's Food by Design is a leading provider of Inmate Commissary services for the Georgia and Alabama areas. They are a Georgia based company that is privately held and operated by the owner who has a commitment to personal service.
More good news is coming soon as Troup County Jail expands into its New Pod! For further information regarding inmate commissary, please click on the picture above.
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The Patrol Division is responsible for daily law enforcement tasks throughout the county, specifically in the unincorporated areas & occasionally within the city limits. Deputies in the Patrol Division answer calls ranging from domestic violence, thefts, criminal trespass and other calls involving citizens. Deputies also patrol roads throughout the county and issue citations for traffic offenses such as speeding, driving under the influence and reckless driving. Troup County is divided into four nearly equal zones for patrol. A deputy is responsible for all residents, businesses and roads within his area while on duty and is required to make personal contact with residents whenever possible. Deputies from the Patrol Division provide residential checks for homeowners while they are on vacation. A "keep check" can be requested by calling 911 and providing operators with information about your home, your travel plans & time of your return. A deputy will then check on your home at least once each day. In the past year, deputies from the Patrol Division answered more than 15,000 calls and traveled over half a million miles protecting the citizens of Troup County.
Two deputies are assigned the duty of patrolling the parks and shore areas around West Point Lake on a seasonal basis. This task is paid for through a grant from the federal government.
During the spring, summer and fall of the year, these deputies patrol the land areas around the twenty-five thousand acre lake and make criminal cases for such offenses as DUI, BUI, drug possession, open containers and even littering. Lake Patrol Deputies also conduct a number of road and water safety checks to ensure the well being of all visitors to the parks.
A great deal of the cases turned over to Troup County Investigators involve misdemeanor offenses such as criminal trespass and minor thefts. A number of the cases, however, involve felonies such as burglary, kidnapping or murder. In January, Investigators worked closely with other agents from the GBI, Lagrange PD, the DEA and Secret Service to solve a homicide case that crossed mulit-jurisdictional lines. Investigators also rely heavily on the help of the public. They often must talk to neighbors or friends who may provide clues they need to make arrests or to clear a case. The clearance rate for crime in Troup County has been well above the national average for the last five years, at - or near - 80%. Visit our "Wanted" page of this website to see if you can provide us with a tip that could help solve one of these presently on-going investigations. Call the Crime Stoppers Hotline with your information... You may even remain anonymous - (706)812-1000!
We now have three full time investigators answering citizen drug complaints and monitoring activities throughout Troup County. Sheriff Turner recently purchased another drug dog to assist with the detection of illegal drugs. Within the first month of 2010, Troup County Drug Agents have already made an impressive arrest and seizure of Marijuana in a "Grow House" operation. The seizure culminated in 50 fully grown Marijuana plants, 4 one-pound plastic bags containing cultivated Marijuana(ready for distribution), growing lights, air purifiers, fertilizer, digital scales and various other illegal drug paraphernalia. Three days later our Drug Agents arrested an Alabama drug-trafficking fugitive; and, a seizure was made for manufacturing Methamphetamine in Troup County. We continue to encourage the citizens of Troup County to help us in the fight against illegal drugs. You can remain anonymous when phoning in your tip to Crime Stoppers. You may also email us
information at the "Locate Us" page of this website!
The Crime Prevention and Public Information Office is responsible for publishing the annual report and administering this website. In addition, the deputy assigned to this office keeps track of daily statistics pertinent to the Sheriff's Office and oversees the Neighborhood Watch Program, Crime Stoppers and Safety Presentations for schools and businesses. The deputy assigned to this office also contacts the media with press releases and conducts interviews as the Sheriff's spokesman. The media is often able to help the Sheriff's Office in the identification or apprehension of suspects. Sheriff Turner believes that his deputies should work closely with the media and accommodate their needs whenever possible. The media also plays a major role by informing the public of any changes in the law or programs offered by the Troup County Sheriff's Office. This deputy also speaks to church, school and civic groups about various law enforcement subjects. Members of the community are encouraged to call with any questions concerning crime prevention. McGruff, the Crime Dog, is assigned to work with the Crime Prevention Office and help.....take a bite out of crime.
The Office of Professional Standards is responsible for making sure that each deputy, investigator and jailer is aware of his or her duties and responsibilities during daily operations. The training officer routinely holds classes to keep employees updated on any changes in laws and regulations. Each deputy with the Troup County Sheriff's Office is required to complete a certain number of hours of training each year to keep his or her certification. If he or she fails to meet these tough standards, they will not be able to continue as a law enforcement officer. The Office of Professional Standards is also responsible for investigating any complaints against deputies, investigators or jailers. This investigation is conducted on a timely basis and the findings are forwarded directly to Sheriff Donny Turner for disposition. This office is also responsible for regulating bonding companies licensed in Troup County.
Divisions
The Junior Deputy Program was created by Sheriff Turner after taking office in 1993. The program is a partnership with the Troup County School System. A Deputy Sheriff visits 3rd graders in all 15 elementary Schools. The Deputy teaches 4 essons at each individual school to the 3rd graders. The lessons are on: safety at school, at home, bicycle safety and saying no to drugs. Each student is provided a work book and an official I.D. card after completion. The students learn important safety tips as the instructor answers questions and interacts with them, as much as time allows. At the end of the school year, each school picks one student from their entire third grade to represent them as the Sheriff for a Day. The Sheriff for a Day is a reward for the students hard work in the Junior Deputy Program and their recognition as good role models for their fellow students. Each Sheriff for a Day student is picked up at his or her individual school the morning of the event in an actual Troup County Sheriffs Office Patrol Car and then transported to the Sheriffs Office. Upon their arrival at the Sheriffs Office they are introduced to Sheriff Turner and the other staff members, given an official I.D. card with their picture and a custom made t-shirt proclaiming them as sheriff for a day. The students are then taken on a tour of the facilities and given an equipment demonstration. The students are then ride to the Troup County Government Center to tour and view an actual trial in progress. After leaving, the students are taken to the E-911 dispatch center and given a tour by the Director Suzy Noles. Students are provided lunch and then taken to the Troup/LaGrange Animal Shelter for a tour and pet care instruction by one of the animal control officers. The students are then taken back to their individual schools. Withstanding the test of time, as with any educational program, is due to the quality of our educators here in Troup County by partnering with the sheriffs office, in our endeavor to make our kids safer in their everyday lives, through knowledge.
The Sheriff's Academy for Youth or S.A.Y. is a summer day camp program that Sheriff Turner provides every summer in conjunction with Troup County Parks and Recreation Department. The camp consists of two one-week day camps that our area youth are exposed to the function and duties of the Sheriff's Office along with several other topics that range from stranger danger to water safety. The first week kids ages 9-11 are accepted and the program is tailored to their interests and needs in that age bracket. The second week is for kids ages 12-14 and they are also taught safety and awareness in matters that are more relevant to their age group as well. The S.A.Y. Academy begins each morning with a topic taught by either a Sheriff's Office Staff member or an outside expert and then following the morning sessions the kids are rewarded by an afternoon of swimming, skating or going to an appropriately rated movie. The hours of the day camp are from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. with the exception of graduation day. At the ceremony parents are encouraged to attend, each participant receives a diploma, custom made t-shirt and other items relating to the message of the camp. Parents or guardians can sign their kids up at the Parks and Recreation Department Office on Lafayette Parkway during the announced sign up phase in early spring. The cost to the parent is very reasonable and includes admission to the Water Park, movie and skating rink and a daily sack lunch is provided as well. The children foster bonds with the Deputies as they spend time learning and playing with their Advisors.
Elderly homebound - those seniors living alone or disabled - can feel a sense of security and caring just knowing a daily call will be made from the office of Sheriff Donny Turner to confirm all is well.
The Are You Okay? system is located at the Troup County Sheriff's Office. This computerized system makes daily calls to those needing daily checks. The dispatcher will receive an emergency ALERT if the homebound person does not answer the daily call. The dispatcher will then alert appropriate law enforcement officers that there is a possible emergency.
Once an application is completed, you will begin receiving your daily telephone reassurance call.
A vital part of the Troup County Sheriff's Office, the Neighborhood Watch program enlists members of the community to help them keep their neighborhoods safe. At this time, there have been more than twenty new neighborhood watch groups started since Sheriff Donny Turner took office in 1993.
Members of individual neighborhood watches are asked to keep an eye on their communities and be alert for suspicious activities. They are encouraged to get involved but not to take action against suspicious persons. They are given the latest statistics and made aware of the latest programs designed to help them live a safer life.
Neighborhood Watch groups meet on a monthly or quarterly basis and discuss certain
topics with members of the Sheriff's Office. A few of those topics covered are personal safety, residential security, property damage prevention, fraud and con games, substance abuse and domestic violence.
In addition to assisting the Sheriff's Office with crime prevention, Neighborhood Watch members have also become involved in anti-litter campaigns, beautification projects, recycling and other volunteer programs.
C.H.A.M.P.S is an acronym that stands for Choosing Healthy Alternatives and Methods Promoting Safety.
The CHAMPS program, created by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association, was implemented by Sheriff Donny Turner and the Troup County School System in 2003 as a more flexible alternative to DARE. Troup was one of 5 counties to participate in the pilot year of CHAMPS, and since then it has spread to over 30 counties. Troup has one instructor, Deputy Samantha Duran, who teaches at six county elementary schools. It is a 12 week program, designed for 5th graders, during which children are encouraged to avoid violence and drugs. The lessons give facts about how things like bullying and drugs affect people, and also explain that all choices have consequences, such as violence and/or jail time. There is also a lesson on Internet Safety, designed to make children realize that although a computer can be beneficial, there are dangers on the internet they should be careful of. So far the feedback on this program has been very positive, and our hope is that this program will offer our children knowledge, and the tools to deal with many of the life altering situations they will encounter.
By using a local number, 812-1000, residents of the community can call and report problems with crime in their area. This information is then forwarded to law enforcement agencies in their area such as the Troup County Sheriff's Office, LaGrange Police Department, Hogansville Police Department and West Point Police Department. The Crime Stoppers line is available twenty-four hours a day and protects the anonymity of the caller by asking only questions about specific crimes and suspects. Although, technology could be added to monitor callers with ID and other equipment, it is the specific rule of the Crime Stoppers Board that the caller be protected and remains anonymous.
Sheriff Turner wants to say "Thank you!" to our Crime Stoppers Report and Alert Media supporters:
Programs
Sex Offenders & Alerts
Wanted for Kidnapping & Murder - 1/3/10. He is 6' 1", 230 lbs. DOB = 10/21/78, Age = 31. AKA: "Seven". Call 911 immediately if you know of his whereabouts!
6 Active warrants for Aggravated Child Molestation. AKA = "Lex", Ht = 6', Wt = 190, Brown Hair, Green Eyes, DOB = 5/17/70.
Wanted in connection with a case of Entering Auto, which occurred earlier this month at a local convenience store. Call (706)812-1000 if you have any info.
Call The Troup County Crime Stoppers Hotline at (706)812-1000, if you should see or know the whereabouts of these individuals!
Keep in mind that the subjects featured on this page are merely being charged with a serious crime. They are, otherwise, innocent until proven guilty.
Wanted Alerts
All too often, we are caught by surprise when the weather takes a turn for the worse. Floods, tornadoes, strong thunderstorms... We have seen them all in Troup County!
The Troup County Sheriff's Office urges you and your family to have an emergency disaster plan for such a time.
As you prepare your plan keep in mind that you may be at home, at work, at church or even at school when an emergency strikes.
For some great suggestions in making your family's disaster plan, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'sSevere Weather Safety webpage.
Here is a quick, general safety "Q & A" to get you started:
Q. "How will I find my loved ones in a home emergency?"
A. Designate at least two spots to meet when an emergency occurs. #1 - If you are forced out of your home. #2 - If you are forced out of your neighborhood. You may also want to designate an out-of-town friend (A "Family Check-In Contact") for everyone to call in the event that you are separated indefinitely.
Q. "What will I do if I lose the use of my utilities?"
A. Keep back up supplies and non-perishable food in your home. Smaller emergency back up items should already be packed inside your car, in the event that you are stranded. Plan to have enough supplies at home to last at least three days; in case, you are without water or electricity or means of travel for an extended period of time.
Q. "Who do I get in touch with when a crisis occurs?"
A. Keep a list of emergency phone numbers in plain site( ie. your refrigerator door, bulletin board, by your home phone, etc).
Q. "What can I do right now to prepare for an emergency?"
A. Install a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and other safety features in your home. Check to see if your home is safe from fire, bad wiring, objects that could fall and hurt small children, cleaning supplies stored improperly and other potential hazards. Also, make a short checklist or assemble a small kit of only emergency supplies that you should take with you if there is a need to evacuate immediately. Keep important documents in a waterproof and fireproof container. Perhaps, most importantly... Teach everyone to call 911 in the event of an emergency!
Severe
Weather
Safety
Tips
Spring is on our doorstep! Doesn't show any sign of slowing down, either. "In like a lion...", as the saying goes. As the new season begins, many yards across Troup County will undergo bright and cheery facelifts. It is also a good time to inspect your home for its potential makeover projects.
Below, are a few good measures to include in your readiness checklist to ensure that your home is at its best regardless of the season:
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