Office of the Sheriff - Bleckley County GA

Office of the Sheriff - Bleckley County GA The Official Page for Daniel Cape, Sheriff, Bleckley County Georgia.
(1)

Thank you to Robbie Lilly, the McCoy family and Cochran Motor Speedway for organizing this great event in support of our...
06/14/2026

Thank you to Robbie Lilly, the McCoy family and Cochran Motor Speedway for organizing this great event in support of our Santa with the Sheriff program. Please come out and support us as four of the Deputies and I battle it out!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:On June 5, 2026, deputies and criminal investigators with the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office res...
06/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

On June 5, 2026, deputies and criminal investigators with the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Catbird Road in Cochran regarding allegations involving crimes against a child.

Due to the serious nature of the allegations, an investigation was immediately launched by investigators. As a result of that investigation, Jimmy Kersey, 61, was arrested and charged with:

- Aggravated Child Molestation
- Child Molestation (2 Counts)
- False Imprisonment
- Kidnapping
- Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2 Counts)

Kersey was taken into custody and is currently being held WITHOUT BOND at the Bleckley County Law Enforcement Center.

Sheriff Daniel Cape stated:

“When allegations involve a child, we do not waste time. My deputies and investigators moved quickly to secure evidence, protect the victim, and remove the suspect from our community. Our priority was not issuing a press release or talking about the case publicly. Our priority was making an arrest and ensuring there was no continued threat to the safety of our children.

These are some of the most disturbing cases law enforcement encounters, and we take them extremely seriously. I am proud of the work done by our deputies and investigators who acted swiftly and professionally throughout this investigation.

We intentionally withheld details of this case while investigators continued their work.
My goal was simple…remove the threat first and talk about it later. The safety of our children will always come before publicity.

If you harm a child in Bleckley County, you can expect my office to pursue every available charge and work closely with prosecutors to seek justice for the victim.”

This investigation remains active and additional information may be released at a later date.

Protecting the children of Bleckley County remains one of the highest priorities of the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact investigators.

Over the last week, deputies with the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office remained proactive in their efforts to keep illeg...
06/11/2026

Over the last week, deputies with the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office remained proactive in their efforts to keep illegal drugs and wanted criminals out of our community.

On May 31, deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested Eddie James Hawkins, 35, who was wanted as a fugitive out of Muscogee County. Hawkins was additionally charged with Expired Tag, Child Seatbelt Requirements, and Driving While License Suspended. He was transported to the Bleckley County Law Enforcement Center pending pickup by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office.

On June 1, deputies conducted a traffic stop that led to a K9 deployment and alert on the vehicle. Michael Ross, 55, of Byron, was arrested and charged with Tag Light Violation, Suspended Registration, Possession of Drug Related Objects, Possession with Intent to Distribute, and Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance. Ross also had active warrants from Bibb County.

Alesha Ross, 55, of Byron, was arrested and charged with Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Related Objects, and Crossing the Guard Lines with Contraband. She also had active warrants from Byron.

On June 8, deputies conducted another traffic stop resulting in the arrests of two South Carolina residents. Charles Byrd, 50, of Pageland, South Carolina, was charged with Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign, Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Related Objects.

Dusty Moser, 49, of Pageland, South Carolina, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Related Objects, and Crossing the Guard Lines with Contraband.

On June 9, deputies conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of Daniel Cochran, 38, of Cochran. Cochran was charged with Reckless Driving, Driving While License Suspended, and two counts of Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act after narcotics were discovered during the investigation.

I am proud of the work our deputies continue to do each and every day. These arrests are the result of proactive patrol, good police work, and deputies who understand that preventing crime is just as important as responding to it.

While some agencies wait for crime to come to them, our deputies spend their shifts looking for it, and judging by this week’s results, they’ve been finding it.

As always, we appreciate those who choose to travel through Bleckley County. We have great people, great communities, and plenty of reasons to stop and visit.
However, if your travel itinerary includes narcotics, outstanding warrants, suspended licenses, or a combination of all three, you may want to consider an alternate route.

Our deputies continue to demonstrate a habit of turning routine traffic stops into jail bookings.

For those keeping score at home, Bleckley County remains a terrible place to be a fugitive, a poor place to transport illegal narcotics, and an even worse place to discover your criminal plans were interrupted by a deputy who was simply doing what deputies do.

Last Thursday, the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office were proud to host our secon...
06/08/2026

Last Thursday, the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office were proud to host our second annual joint golf tournament benefiting the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes.

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, and sponsored this event. Because of your generosity and support, we were able to raise funds that will directly benefit the young people served by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. These homes provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children who need it most, and we are honored to support their mission.

A special thank you to our sponsors whose contributions helped make this tournament a tremendous success:

Presenting Sponsors
• WOW Cargo
• WMJ Trust
• Legacy Commissary

Eagle Sponsors
• M and M Towing
• Stewart Distributors
• Ace Bonding

Birdie Sponsors
• Floyd Farms
• Kelwell
• Sikes Electric
• Houston Lake Country Club
• Chuck’s Gun and Pawn
• Automotion
• Hallman Recycling
• Crossroads II

Par Sponsors
• Scott’s BBQ
• Cochran Hardware
• The Golf Improvement Center
• Lucky Lady
• Sanders Logging
• The Steak House
• i3 Verticals

Hole Sponsors
• Chief Deputy Jeff Simpson
• JECO
• PB and J Performance
• Thompson Lift Truck
• Yearty Disposal
• Hawkinsville Towing
• Fish Brothers House Movers
• Bold Realty
• Way Brothers
• i3 Verticals
• M and T Meats
• Green Point Ag
• Taylor Well Drilling
• Sandra Wiley
• Sheriff Wayne Wiley
• Chief Deputy Marvin Giddens
• Century Concrete
• Mathis Funeral Home
• Sheriff Daniel Cape
• Ard Propane
• Cochran Motor Speedway
• Martin Industrial Maintenance
• Bestway Towing
• Purpose Insurance
• Jo’s Pizza
• Farm Bureau – Josh Battles
• Shells
• State Bank, a division of Bank South
• Hardy Farms
• Dixie Landscaping
• The Citizens Bank of Cochran
• Cape Speed Racing Engines
The success of this tournament is a testament to the generosity of our communities and the commitment of so many people who believe in investing in the future of Georgia’s children. On behalf of the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, and the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of children across our state.

We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

⛳ “Helping Georgia’s Children One Swing at a Time.”

“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwi...
06/06/2026

“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.”
Thucydides

Eighty-two years ago today, boys became men.

They stepped from landing craft into the waters of Normandy knowing full well what lay ahead…glory and danger alike.

Yet they went.

For country. For freedom. For one another.

May we never forget what has gone before us.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/05/2026

Greatly appreciate this training opportunity that the Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office provided

Earlier today, deputies with the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service and, as usual, decided...
05/31/2026

Earlier today, deputies with the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service and, as usual, decided to go a little further than simply answering the call.

During the course of their investigation, deputies identified and arrested 18-year-old Brian Lucious Jr., who was wanted on a kidnapping warrant out of Baldwin County, Alabama. Lucious was taken into custody without incident and is awaiting extradition.

It serves as a good reminder that when our deputies show up, they’re not just looking at the reason they were called. They are looking at the whole picture, and sometimes that picture includes a wanted felon.

To those with outstanding warrants who may be considering Bleckley County as a nice, quiet place to hide out, we respectfully suggest you continue your search elsewhere. Bleckley County is not a safe haven for wanted felons. Our deputies have a bad habit of checking things, asking questions, and generally ruining criminals’ plans.

Great job by the deputies involved for going above and beyond and helping ensure that one more wanted fugitive is off the streets.

And for anyone keeping score at home, this is yet another example that even a routine call for service can turn into a trip to jail when you have active warrants. Sometimes all it takes is deputies doing what they do best.

-Sheriff Daniel Cape

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom.The...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom.

Their courage will never be forgotten. From all of us at the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

This morning, I had the honor of attending the 2026 graduation ceremony for Bleckley County High School.To the graduates...
05/23/2026

This morning, I had the honor of attending the 2026 graduation ceremony for Bleckley County High School.

To the graduates — congratulations on this incredible accomplishment. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this milestone, and your family, friends, teachers, and community could not be more proud of you.

As you begin the next chapter of your lives, always remember where you came from, work hard at whatever path you choose, and never underestimate the impact you can have on others through kindness, integrity, and determination.

On behalf of the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office, we wish each of you success, happiness, and God’s blessings in your future endeavors.

Congratulations, Class of 2026 — your future is bright!

GO ROYALS!!

NOW HIRING DETENTION DEPUTIES The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Detention Dep...
05/20/2026

NOW HIRING DETENTION DEPUTIES

The Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for Detention Deputies to serve within the Bleckley County Jail.

If you’re looking for more than just a job…
If you want a career built on service, teamwork, professionalism and public safety… we want to hear from you.

Our detention staff are the backbone of jail operations, maintaining safety, order and security while serving the citizens of Bleckley County with integrity and pride.

- Competitive Pay
- Law Enforcement Retirement
- Training Opportunities
- Team Environment
- Opportunity to Serve Your Community

📞 For more information, please contact:

Lt. Curry
(478) 934-3217
[email protected]

Join the team.
Serve with purpose.
Protect your community. 🇺🇸

Address

Cochran, GA

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Office of the Sheriff - Bleckley County GA posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Office of the Sheriff - Bleckley County GA:

Shortcuts

Share

Category