Welcome to the official website of the
Echols County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you for taking the time to visit. We hope you find it easy to locate the information you need. I welcome any questions that you may have regarding this agency and its services. We provide full-service law enforcement to the visitors and citizens of Echols County. On behalf of the brave and dedicated men and women of your Sheriff’s Office, it is an honor and a privilege to serve you.
Randy Courson
Sheriff
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary purpose of the Echols County Sheriff’s Office is to maintain social order within prescribed ethical and constitutional limits, while providing professional and courteous law enforcement services. Our fundamental duties are to serve humanity; to safeguard the lives and properties of our citizens; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence; and to respect the constitutional right of all persons to liberty, equality, and justice. To attain this, the Echols County Sheriff’s Office enforces the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limits of our authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without the support of the citizens that we serve. The Echols County Sheriff’s Office actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to use the resources available to accomplish this goal.
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RECENT NEWS
🚨 FOURTH ARREST MADE IN HOME INVASION / ARMED ROBBERY / KIDNAPPING CASE 🚨
Sheriff Courson reports that the Echols County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), continues to investigate the violent home invasion, armed robbery, and kidnapping that occurred on July 7, 2025, at a migrant housing camp located off Highway 129 South.
A total of four arrests have now been made in connection with this incident:
• Jeremiah Gilbert
• Quinterius Neloms
• Cameron Williams
• Dexter Reynolds, 22, of Valdosta – the most recent arrest
Reynolds was taken into custody November 19th, 2025 at his place of business located in the 2500 block of North Ashley Street in Valdosta. He has been charged with:
• 6 counts of Felony Armed Robbery
• 9 counts of Felony Aggravated Assault
• 8 counts of Felony Kidnapping
• 1 count of 1st Degree Felony Home Invasion
• 1 count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
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This case remains active and ongoing, and additional arrests are possible.
Sheriff Courson extends his appreciation to the deputies and investigators of the Echols County Sheriff’s Office, the GBI, and all partnering agencies for their continued hard work and dedication throughout this complex investigation. ... See MoreSee Less
🎄✨ Shop with the Sheriff 2025 — Bringing Christmas Magic to Local Kids! ✨🎄
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce our annual Shop with the Sheriff event will be held on Friday, December 12th, 2025 at Target!
Each year, our deputies team up with local children for a special Christmas shopping trip — a day filled with joy, laughter, and the true spirit of giving. With your help, we can make sure every child in Echols County experiences the magic of Christmas morning.
Your donations help provide:
🎁 Christmas gifts for children and families in need
🍽️ A warm meal and fun activities during the event
💛 Memories that remind our kids their community cares about them
No contribution is too small — every dollar helps us make a difference! Together, we can bring holiday cheer, hope, and smiles to the faces of children right here in our hometown.
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer, donate online through Givebutter, or drop off donations in person at the Echols County Sheriff’s Office.
givebutter.com/FHXTEC
Let’s make Shop with the Sheriff 2025 our best year yet! ❤️
#EcholsCountySheriff #ShopWithTheSheriff #CommunityFirst #ChristmasSpirit #GivingBack ... See MoreSee Less
🚨 BOLO: HIT-AND-RUN VEHICLE 🚨
Statenville, GA
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the vehicle pictured below.
On November 6, 2025, at approximately 11:12am a hit and run occurred at the intersection of Highway 129 North and Highway 94 East in Statenville. The suspect vehicle is a silver Ford pickup truck pulling a white horse trailer.
The driver struck another vehicle at the red light and left the scene.
If you recognize this truck or trailer, or have any information, please contact the Echols County Sheriff’s Office at:
📞 229-559-5603
All tips can remain anonymous. ... See MoreSee Less