Sheriff Deloach gives weekly update

Sheriff Benny Deloach would like to report the following incidents handled by deputies with the Appling County Sheriffs Office over the past few days.

Feb. 19, answered a call to Noah Lane in reference to threats and theft. The complainant stated her estranged husband made threats and took two guns that belonged to their son.

Feb. 20, answered a call to Appling ER in reference to possible child molestation. Investigation revealed allegations occurred in Jeff Davis County. DFACS was notified and the case was turned over to Jeff Davis County Sheriffs Office.

Feb. 20, answered a call to North Brobston Street, which led to the arrest of Tony Lee Gillis, 51, of Baxley. Gillis was charged with public drunkenness.

Feb. 21, answered a call to Gardner Road in reference to possible child abuse. DFACS was notified and Investigation continues.

Feb. 21, answered a call to Nail Road in reference to a structure fire. The complainant found his metal storage building on fire. The County Farm Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.

Feb. 22, answered a call to Hatch Parkway in reference to a domestic/assault, which led to the arrest of Stephanie Leigh Green, 30, of Baxley. Green was charged with battery/family violence.

Feb. 22, answered a call to Hatch Parkway in reference to a possible child molestation. The DFACS was notified and is under investigation.

Feb. 23, answered a call to Golden Isles West in reference to a theft. A complainant stated someone stole his 8ft. smoker valued at $2,000. Investigation continues.

Feb. 24, answered a call to Earl Cauley Road in reference to illegal dumping. The complainant found two bags of trash dumped on his property. Investigation led to citation being issued to violator, and trash being picked up.

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Sheriff Deloach gives weekly update