Police say woman shot during traffic argument was targeted by man's ex-girlfriend, who tracked him after breakup

According to an arrest report obtained yesterday by News4JAX, a shooting during a traffic argument at a Murray Hill intersection on Saturday night was far from random. Police say a man was tracked by his ex-girlfriend after their breakup, and she confronted him and his female passenger at a stoplight. The encounter ended with the female passenger shot in the head.   How investigators say it all unfolded

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Christopher Brockington remains at large for drug-related charges

 Coffee County Ga Sheriff's Office

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Christopher Brockington remains at large for drug-related charges filed in an unsealed indictment that claims 37 individuals were involved in operating a gang and drug trafficking network across Coffee, Bacon, Ware, Atkinson, and Lowndes counties.

This investigation was conducted as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a successful initiative that collaborates various levels of law enforcement to decrease violent crime and enhance community safety.

Additionally, the case was pursued under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF), which focuses on identifying, disrupting, and dismantling the most significant criminal organizations posing a threat to the United States, employing a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency strategy.

The Coffee County Sheriff’s office, in conjunction with the FBI, urges anyone with information that could lead to the apprehension of Christopher Brockington to contact the FBI Tip line at 1-800-Call-FBI or submit tips through the online portal at tips.fbi.gov.

Maria Leticia Patricio, was recently sentenced to prison

 Daily Coffee Press

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A Nicholls woman, Maria Leticia Patricio, was recently sentenced to prison for her role in a widespread human trafficking operation that exploited migrant workers across South Georgia, including Coffee, Atkinson, Bacon, and other counties. Officials with the Justice Department stated Patricio was part of a conspiracy involving farm labor contractors who fraudulently used the H-2A work visa program to smuggle foreign nationals from Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras into the United States under the pretext of serving as agricultural workers, then subjecting them to forced labor, brutal working conditions, and inhumane living situations. The operation, dubbed "Operation Blooming Onion," resulted in multiple deaths, kidnappings, and severe abuse. Patricio was also ordered to pay restitution to the victims, with additional civil lawsuits filed against her and others involved in the exploitation. Operation Blooming Onion is one of the largest U.S. human trafficking cases ever prosecuted by the U.S. Dept. of Justice. Link in comments for more.

FATAL HIT & RUN INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST

 

FATAL HIT & RUN INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 6:09 AM, a tragic incident unfolded on Bowens Mill Highway near Walmart, resulting in the death of a man who was struck by a vehicle traveling in the westbound lane. The driver fled the scene without reporting the crash, prompting a rapid response from deputies of the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), the City of Douglas Police Department (DPD), and Georgia State Patrol (GSP). These agencies launched an extensive investigation into the circumstances of the accident, with countless man-hours in an effort to locate the vehicle and identify the responsible driver. Their dedication to solving the case along with community assistance; proved fruitful when, just shortly after 1:00 AM on February 15, 2025, deputies made contact with the vehicle's owner and subsequently identified the individual who was driving during the incident.

The driver was identified as 31-year-old Eloy Garcia, of Douglas was taken into custody, He is currently being held at the CCSO Detention Center.

"In the first forty-eight hours of an investigation, we have the best chance of solving any case. This individual was captured as a result of our team’s efforts; they worked tirelessly, without rest, to give this case the attention it deserves in supporting GSP’s investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and our community as they grieve the loss of their loved one.." - Sheriff Fred Cole

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