The sheriff’s office said McFatten was arguing with someone over the $40 when he grabbed that person by the shirt and knocked their cell phone out of their hands.
Law enforcement responded to what what could have been a life-threatening situation Wednesday evening after a man climbed to the top of the Douglas water tower located behind City Hall.
According to Georgia Law 16-5-21, “a person convicted of the offense of aggravated assault shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years.”
"This occurrence is merely one of numerous incidents this year involving employees who have reported for work while impaired, smuggled illegal items into the facility, or possessed unlawful substances on the premises."
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced in a press release there is a scam targeting local people. Scammers are pretending to be CCSO deputies.
A dramatic high-speed pursuit in Coffee County on the night of February 20, led to serious injuries for both a Georgia State Trooper and the suspect involved in the chase.
The class is open to all, but participants must register to attend. These free sessions will be hosted at the Medical Institute of South Georgia, located at 810 North College Ave in Douglas, Ga.
The Douglas Police Department remains diligent in its two-year search for Maria Sophia Diaz, a mother of three who disappeared following a reported altercation involving an undocumented immigrant.
