Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran says the suspect in Sunday's double homicide has been taken into custody.

Four teenagers, including a 17-year-old, are facing charges in connection with more than 30 vehicle break-ins in Tennille and ...

Suspect Damian Kennon “Knowledge” Reaves, 36, was arrested just after 2 p.m. Friday in Baldwin County, according to Washington County Sheriff Joel Cochran.

The chase ended just outside Gordon after Georgia State Patrol conducted a P.I.T. Maneuver, causing the truck to spin out, Sheriff Joel Cochran said.

Sheriff Joel Cochran credited the fast response and joint effort between agencies for the arrest. "We want those with ill intentions to understand that this collaboration and effort will persist ...

Sheriff Joel Cochran vowed that his office, in coordination with state prison officials, will continue to treat each attempt as a serious offense and pursue charges to the fullest extent of the law.

SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deadly crash on Saturday morning.

“You’d think the message was loud and clear by now—but nope, some folks are still trying their luck with contraband drops at Washington State Prison," Sheriff Joel Cochran said.

Richmond County school leaders are embracing a fresh start with new initiatives aimed at improving safety, mental health and ...