Breaking News
?>
Haralson
Home / Haralson County

Investigation Continues After a Stolen ATV was Recovered

Community, Police & Government July 28, 2022 , by

On July 13, 2022, a 2020 Honda Talon was stolen from a residence on Seabreeze Lake Road in Buchanan. Deputies and investigators followed leads in this case and on Monday, July 25, 2022, a deputy uncovered a possible location of the ATV and contacted Investigators. Inv. Jason Bowman along with Inv. Heath Williams responded to the area of Zion Hill Church Road in Haralson County where they located and recovered the stolen Honda Talon. The stolen ATV was returned to the owner. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and no other information can be released at this time.

Michael Shane Hulvey has been Arrested by Deputies

Community, Police & Government July 12, 2022 , by
Michael Shane Hulvey has been arrested by deputies.
On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Deputy Robin Hood initiated a traffic stop on Winters Road after she observed a grey Chevrolet pickup truck run a stop sign. During the traffic stop, the male originally cooperated by handing the deputy his license and the female passenger appeared to cooperate by giving the deputy her information. Deputy Hood ran the tag, and it did not come back right so she moved the male back to her vehicle in order to check for a VIN number. When Deputy Hood was searching for a VIN number, the male ran, and the deputy could not give chase due to having the passenger in the truck. The female passenger originally gave the wrong name and date of birth to Deputy Hood and as Deputy Hood was speaking to the female trying to get her real name, she observed a Ziplock bag of what was suspected methamphetamine in plain view sitting in what was left of the dash.
Back-up deputies arrived on scene and the female, now known as Caitlin Pauline Wood, 23 years old from Fruithurst, AL, was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants. Wood was also charged with Giving False Information, Obstruction, Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute. The male, Michael Shane Hulvey, 41 years old from Felton, GA, is now wanted on multiple charges including Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Stop Sign Violation, No Valid Decal, No Valid Registration and other traffic related offenses.
“This is one of the communities that I have met with that are having serious issues with drug related crime. We have done several Crime Suppression Operations in that area and our Patrol Deputies actively try to get up there and check the area as much as possible,” states Sheriff Stacy Williams. “We will continue this effort around Haralson County so that the citizens here can have peaceful enjoyment of their property.”
If you know the whereabouts of Michael Shane Hulvey, please call 911 or contact us.
770-646-2011
Website here

Stolen Vehicle Found and Returned at the Shell station at US Highway 78 and Highway 100

Community, Police & Government July 11, 2022 , by

On Friday, July 8, 2022, Sgt. Jarred Taylor was flagged down in Tallapoosa in reference to a stolen vehicle. Sgt. Taylor was advised that a vehicle that had been reported stolen seven months ago was sitting at the gas pumps at the Shell station at US Highway 78 and Highway 100. Sgt. Taylor pulled in front of the 2002 Chevy Trailblazer and did verify through GCIC that it was a stolen vehicle. The driver, Stephanie Mixon, was arrested on Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and Forgery. A passenger in the vehicle was arrested on an outstanding warrant not related to this case. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

Shooting on Old Bunncombe Road Investigated

Featured News, Police & Government, Press Release October 1, 2021 , by
A shooting on Old Buncombe Road is being investigated by the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office.
On Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 0434 hours, deputies were dispatched to Old Buncombe Road in Waco in reference to a shooting. According to the complainant, he was woken up by Stacy Burkhart banging on the side of his home telling him that he had been shot, he was also told that it had been a drive by shooting. On arrival, deputies found Stacy Burkhart with multiple gunshot wounds, he was transported to a hospital. Deputies and investigators searched the area and located a female hiding in the woods, Donna Demoss, who had been present during the shooting. When questioned, Ms. Demoss gave two versions of the shooting and was later arrested for an outstanding warrant.
The shooting scene was located at a nearby residence and was processed by the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Technician with assistance of deputies and investigators. The homeowner, Mr. Charles Ward was questioned about the incident and claimed self-defense, Mr. Ward did have multiple injuries. Stacy Burkhart was released from the hospital earlier today and has not contacted Law Enforcement. As of this time, no arrest has been made and the investigation is ongoing.
shooting on Old Buncombe Road

Multiple Drug Arrests by Haralson Paulding Drug Task Force

Announcements, Community, Featured News, Police & Government, Press Release June 8, 2021 , by
multiple drug arrests
Multiple drug arrests by Haralson Paulding Drug Task Force.
On Sunday, June 6, 2021, deputies were dispatched to the area of Allgood Church Road and Coppermine Road in reference to suspicious persons. Several deputies were already in the area looking for a wanted person and they responded. Arriving deputies observed a male, later identified as Ronald Hayes drop a baggie of suspected methamphetamine and went to speak to him. During their investigation, Hayes was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a schedule IV drug. Deputies went to a nearby house to conduct a knock and talk in reference to the wanted person. When they were let into the home, there were drugs laying out in plain sight so they contacted the Haralson Paulding Drug Task Force. From that investigation, Robert Joseph Thompson was arrested for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and Charles Robert Morris was arrested for Maintaining a Disorderly House, his second arrest for that charge this year. “These houses that are used for drug dealing and drug use are a source for many overdoses this year and they are a major problem in this county. We will continue to investigate and make arrests not only of the ones dealing drugs but also the ones allowing their homes to be used for these things.”, says Sheriff Stacy Williams.
multiple drug arrests

Photo from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page

Haralson High School Student Selected for Governor’s Honors Program

Announcements, Board of Education, Education, Press Release April 6, 2021 , by
student selected for GHP
Haralson County High School Student is selected for the Governor’s Honors Program
(April 6, 2021, Tallapoosa, Georgia). Layla Wallace, Haralson County Junior, will be participating in the Governor’s Honors Program this summer. Layla qualified in the area of Agriculture Research, Biotechnology, and Science. Layla qualified for Governor’s Honors last year, but due to restrictions, the summer program was put on hold. She will join the summer program this year.
The Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students who will be rising juniors and seniors during the program. The program offers instruction that is designed to provide students with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. This year the program will be held at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
Over 3,000 students were nominated to the state level competition and nearly 1,300 of them participated in this year’s state interview/audition process. It is a tremendous honor and accomplishment to be selected to attend GHP.
Congratulations to Layla and all of the finalists! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed!
High school student selected for GHP

Detention Officer Terminated and Charged with Felonies

Announcements, Community, Police & Government, Press Release March 3, 2021 , by
multiple drug arrests
On Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m., as a result of an investigation that has spanned several weeks, Sheriff Stacy Williams placed Detention Officer Brandy “Joelle” Guthrie under arrest and immediately terminated her from employment with the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. Guthrie, who had begun her employment with the Sheriff’s Office in October of 2020, has been charged with Crossing a Guard-line with Contraband and Suspected Drugs and Violation of Oath of Office, both of which are felony charges.
Shortly after taking office at the beginning of the year, Sheriff Williams had directed his staff to investigate complaints and allegations on criminal activity occurring within the jail facility. Captain Edwin Ivey, the Jail Division Commander, spear-headed the investigation, along with the crucial assistance of Sergeant Heather Browning, Investigator Heather Mecillas, and Sergeant Callie Chambers. During the course of the investigation, several inmates were identified as being involved in a conspiracy to bring drugs into the facility, and evidence indicated that it possibly involved at least one employee.
One two separate occasions during the investigation, methamphetamine, marijuana, and Alprazolam were intercepted during their attempted delivery into the facility by Captain Ivey and his jail staff. Earlier this date, suspected methamphetamine and contraband were located in the possession of inmates by jail staff conducting a search, which had apparently been delivered to them by Guthrie. After the initial discovery of the drugs and contraband within the facility, Sheriff Williams called upon the assistance of the Haralson-Paulding Drug Task Force and the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, which aided in the location of more items.
In relation to the charges against former employee Guthrie, four inmates have been charged with possession of drugs and contraband within the jail facility: Dustin Mullins, Randell Eric Clayton, Christopher Bynum, and Tobias Anderson. Additionally, as a result of the on-going investigation by Captain Ivey, Mullins, Anderson, another former inmate, and a former employee will be facing separate charges from the previous incidents and intercepted drugs.
Sheriff Williams stated, “This agency and this administration will hold ourselves and our employees to the highest standards of professionalism. Allegations of employee misconduct will be investigated thoroughly, and any employee who tarnishes their badge or betrays the trust of their office will be dealt with swiftly and justly.”
This investigation is on-going; no other information will be released at this time pending completion of the investigation.

Haralson Middle Hosts Virtual STEM Night

Announcements, Board of Education, Community, Education, Press Release February 19, 2021 , by
student selected for GHP
Don’t miss this! VIRTUAL STEM NIGHT! Check out the flyer below! This is open to the first 100 students that sign up! To sign up, click on this link: https://forms.gle/widkt9jyhRhh4kdY8
Haralson County Middle School hosts virtual STEM night

Haralson County Sheriff Seeks Murder Suspect

Police & Government, Press Release January 22, 2021 , by
multiple drug arrests
Haralson County Sheriff’s Office needs help locating a wanted murder suspect. Please see the attached photo for information on the suspect and also Haralson County’s contact information. The suspect has been known to travel in Polk County; however, his whereabouts are unknown at this time. Please contact Haralson County Sheriff’s Department with any information regarding the location of the suspect.
haralson county sheriff seeks murder suspect

HCMS Student Chosen to Lead Girls Empowering Movement Physical Activity Program

Announcements, Board of Education, Education, Featured, Press Release January 12, 2021 , by
student selected for GHP
(Tallapoosa, GA)— Ayshiah Frazier, Haralson County Middle School 7th grader, has been selected by HealthMPowers and Wolf Wellness Lab at the University of West Georgia as a student leader for the new Girls Empowering Movement Program (GEM). Sponsored by The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, GEM is a five-year statewide initiative to improve middle school girls’ physical activity.
Spurred by Georgia FitnessGram® data that shows a sharp decline in girls’ aerobic capacity from 51 percent in 5th grade to only 31 percent in 12th grade and a gender disparity in fitness levels among middle school girls and boys, the program will empower and engage 18,000 girls from 120 sites across Georgia. The GEM program will be implemented in schools, Girl Scout Troops, and Boys and Girls Clubs starting in the fall of 2021.
Haralson county middle schooler

Ayshiah Frazier, Haralson County Middle School 7th grader

“GEM is very different because it’s being designed by an all-girl leadership group” said Ayshiah Frazier. “Sometimes girls don’t like exercising with the boys around. GEM is made just for girls so they can feel more comfortable being active together.”
The Girls Empowering Movement is a collaborative initiative led by HealthMPowers in partnership with: Boys and Girls Clubs of Georgia, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and Wolf Wellness Lab at the University of West Georgia. The organizations are working together to ensure that the girls’ voice drives all program elements and keeps them at the forefront.
Ayshiah is one of only 14 middle school girls from across the state selected to serve on the GEM Leadership Team. The girls have been working closely with HealthMPowers staff during the design phase of the program and collectively decided on the name GEM because they felt it represented the strength, value and confidence they hope to inspire in their peers. The Team also announced the project in a video and provided direction in creating the GEM logo.
“The collaboration and insights from the GEM Leadership Team have been integral to creating a physical activity program tailored to meet girls’ needs,” said Christi Kay, Project Director, HealthMPowers.
As a leader in this movement, Ayshiah aims to have a positive impact, “Having a successful future and being more self-confident begins with good health. By working with this group, I want to help others experience the benefits of being more physically active.”
For more information about the Girls Empowering Movement (GEM) program, visit HealthMPowers.org/GEM.

Back to Top