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05/27/2026

It was and honor yesterday for Sheriff Degase, Deputy Jesse Three Eagles and the Douglas County Sherif's Office to be a small part of bringing Scarlett home.

C**t York, age 31, of Ava, was arrested by Sgt. Box and Deputy Evans on May 23, 2026, for Endangering the Welfare of a C...
05/27/2026

C**t York, age 31, of Ava, was arrested by Sgt. Box and Deputy Evans on May 23, 2026, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child 1st degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child 1st degree, Property Damage 1st degree, and Resisting, Interfering with a Felony Arrest. A warrant was later obtained, and due to York's extensive criminal history for similar offenses, no bond was set in this case.
The arrest came after the Douglas County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call about York being under the influence of a substance and damaging the property at a residence with two small children in the residence.
Sgt Box, along with Deputies J. Pueppke and S. Evans, responded to the residence, upon arrival they observed the storm door broken, broken glass everywhere, and several plants on the porch where knocked over.
Upon knocking, the suspect, C**t York, came to the door and began walking away when he saw the deputies. The homeowner opened the door, and deputies located York in the kitchen, where they gave him verbal commands to stop and get on the ground. York did not comply with the directives and was assisted to the ground and placed in handcuffs.
York has an extensive history with numerous arrests for endangering the welfare of children and resisting arrest.

Felicia Hodo, age 40, of Ava, and Joseph Wilson, age 39, of Ava, were arrested in Howell County on a Douglas County Warr...
05/27/2026

Felicia Hodo, age 40, of Ava, and Joseph Wilson, age 39, of Ava, were arrested in Howell County on a Douglas County Warrant for Trafficking Drugs 1st Degree, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Use of a weapon by possessing m**hamphetamine and a firearm. No Bond was set on both defendants.
The arrest warrants were a result of a several-month narcotics investigation that resulted in a search warrant being served on the two subjects' residence on May 14, 2026 in Douglas County.
Sheriff Degase and Deputies seized a crystal substance that field tested positive for m**h, drug paraphernalia, fi****ms, and over 400 grams of a liquid substance that field tested positive for m**hamphetamine.
Sheriff Degase would like to commend Deputy Sam Evans and Sgt. Aaron Box for their work on this case. He would also like to thank the Ava PD for assisting with the warrant service, the Howell County Sheriff's Office for locating and arresting the two defendants, and the COMET and South-Central Drug Task force for their assistance on this joint investigation.

Thank you to Heehaw Meemaw Farmstand the amazing food they brought to the office for the staff and I.
05/27/2026

Thank you to Heehaw Meemaw Farmstand the amazing food they brought to the office for the staff and I.

During the late hours of Friday May 22, 2026 the Douglas County Sheriff'Office served a narcotics search warrant in the ...
05/24/2026

During the late hours of Friday May 22, 2026 the Douglas County Sheriff'Office served a narcotics search warrant in the Squires area of Douglas County.
Arrested at the time of service was Michael Burton age 55 of Squires.
Sheriff Degase and Deputies seized m**hamphetamine, drug paraphernalia used to divide m**hamphetamine for distribution and multiple fi****ms. One firearm seized was mounted on a tripod in the living room pointed at the front door.
A warrant was issued for Burton for Delivery of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and 11 counts of unlawful use of a weapon by possessing m**hamphetamine and fi****ms. Bond was set at $50,000 cash only.

Sheriff Degase would like to recognize Deputy Aaron Box for his leadership in this investigation. He would also like to thank Lt Gabe Stroud with the Ava PD for assisting with serving the search warrant.

Big thank you to Rusty and DJ for hauling the Sheriffs Office in the Hometown Hero Parade.
05/22/2026

Big thank you to Rusty and DJ for hauling the Sheriffs Office in the Hometown Hero Parade.

During the early morning hours of May 17, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on A Highway...
05/18/2026

During the early morning hours of May 17, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant on A Highway in Douglas County. The investigation has been conducted by Sgt. A. Box, Deputy S. Evans, and Detective N. Long.
The search warrant was to seize illegal narcotics and the body of Quistio Eustler, age 38, of Ava. Eustler had an outstanding Douglas County warrant for Endangering the welfare of a child with a bond of $5000.
The search warrant was served just after midnight. As Sheriff Degase and deputies approached the residence, Eustler and another male subject, identified as Dalton Young, age 29 of Ava, were observed in the yard with a light on, working on a lawnmower. The two subjects took off running when they observed the approaching vehicles, only to be met by Sgt. Box, Deputy Evans, and Deputy Pueppke, who were waiting on the back side of the residence. Both subjects refused to comply with directives to get on the ground. Deputies assisted them to the ground, where they were placed in handcuffs and were taken into custody after a brief altercation.
A search of the residence and Dalton Young's vehicle resulted in the seizure of fi****ms, m**hamphetamine, psilocin mushrooms, and scales.
A warrant was issued for Eustler for Possession of a controlled substance m**hamphetamine, Unlawful use of a weapon by possessing m**hamphetamine and fi****ms, resisting, interfering with arrest for a felony, and unlawful possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at $10,000 cash only.
A warrant was issued for Dalton Young for Possession of a controlled substance m**hamphetamine, and resisting, interfering with arrest for a felony. Bond was set at $5,000 cash only.
Eustler is the center of another investigation where he is a suspect in a Burglary, Kidnapping, Robbery and Stealing case, that is being investigated by Detective Nathan Long.
Eustler has 13 prior criminal arrests dating back to 2004 for multiple counts of assault, possession/delivery of a controlled substance, domestic assault, and resisting arrest.
Dalton Young has 1 prior criminal arrest for Possession of a controlled substance.
Sheriff Degase would like to thank all of his Deputies for the extensive amount of time they have put in since the first of the year on this long-term narcotics investigation. Since the first of the year, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office has served 19 search warrants that have resulted in 30 felony arrests. Sheriff Degase would also like to thank Ava PD for their assistance in serving the search warrants.
“Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.” Thomas Jefferson

WE ARE MAKING ONE LAST PUSH TO SELL THE REMAINING RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THE 2001 DODGE PICKUP. PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO PU...
05/15/2026

WE ARE MAKING ONE LAST PUSH TO SELL THE REMAINING RAFFLE TICKETS FOR THE 2001 DODGE PICKUP. PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NIGHT VISION FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. WE HAVE SOLD ABOUT HALF OF THE TICKETS. THE DRAWING WILL BE HELD JUNE 5, 2026, AT 130 PM. BELOW IS THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRUCK AND HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS.

The truck is a 2001 Dodge pickup 4x4 with 70466 original miles, 5.9L V8 gas, aftermarket 6" lift, aftermarket stereo, very clean, appraised Condition 2.

All proceeds to go toward the purchase of night vision and thermal equipment for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Tickets are $100 per ticket.

Make check payable to the Douglas County Deputy Association or DCDA, which is our 501c3.

You can purchase tickets through Venmo. We will write your name on the ticket and put it in the bucket. If you choose, you can stop by the office and get your copy of the ticket. You may also stop by the Sheriff's Office to purchase tickets or run down your favorite Deputy.
On June 5, 2026, if the donor Debrya Faria is available, she will draw the winning ticket live on Facebook. If she is not available, we will still have the drawing.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sheriff Degase

During the early morning hours of May 14, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office served a narcotics search warrant on...
05/15/2026

During the early morning hours of May 14, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office served a narcotics search warrant on O Highway in the Goodhope area of Douglas County after a several-week investigation by Sgt. Aaron Box.
At the time of service, Michelle Walker, age 55, of Ava and Phillip Thomas, age 33, of Oldfield were taken into custody. Upon entering the residence, the subjects had just prepared two lines of m**hamphetamine to snort on a chalkboard on the bed. Deputies seized m**hamphetamines and a firearm as a result of the search warrant.
Both subjects were placed on a 24hr hold pending formal charges.
Surprisingly enough, Walker is a convicted felon and is on probation for delivery of a controlled substance and had visited her probation officer the prior day and stated she was clean. Deputies did locate synthetic urine used to falsify a urine test. Walker did admit that she was currently under the influence of m**hamphetamine at the time of her arrest.
A warrant was issued for Walker for possession of a controlled substance, m**hamphetamine, Unlaw possession of a firearm (felon in possession), and Unlawful use of a weapon by possessing m**hamphetamine and a firearm. Bond was set at $5000 cash only.
Another surprise, Phillip Thomas is a convicted felon and is currently under the supervision of Probation and Parole. Thomas has 13 prior arrests and was released from the Department of Corrections on March 11, 2026. Thomas admitted that he was currently under the influence of m**hamphetamine at the time of his arrest.
A warrant was issued for Thomas for possession of a controlled substance, m**hamphetamine, Unlaw possession of a firearm (felon in possession), and Unlawful use of a weapon by possessing m**hamphetamine and a firearm. Bond was set at $5000 cash only.
Upon arriving at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, before entering the jail, both subjects disclosed that they had m**hamphetamine concealed upon their person. Deputies seized 2 baggies containing m**hamphetamine from the subjects that would have been discovered by the body scanner.

Sheriff Degase would like to thank the Ava Police Department for their assistance in serving the search warrant.

In the early morning hours of May 14, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a narcotic search warrant on CR ...
05/15/2026

In the early morning hours of May 14, 2026, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a narcotic search warrant on CR 500-D in Douglas County.
The search warrant was a result of a several-month covert narcotics investigation regarding the distribution of Methamphetamine.
Upon service of the search warrant, George Tate, age 63, and Betty Tate, age 60, both of Ava, were taken into custody.
A search of the property resulted in the seizure of m**hamphetamine, paraphernalia used to distribute m**hamphetamine, and multiple fi****ms.
George Tate is a convicted felon with multiple arrests for possession and distribution of controlled substances dating back to 1980 and is prohibited from possessing fi****ms.
Betty Tate is a convicted felon with multiple arrests for possession of a controlled substance dating back to 1999 and is also prohibited from possessing fi****ms.
A warrant was issued for both subjects for:
Delivery of a Controlled Substance, m**hamphetamine
Unlawful possession of a firearm
Unlawful possession of a firearm
Unlawful possession of a firearm
Unlawful possession of a Firearm while possessing m**hamphetamine
Unlawful possession of a Firearm while possessing m**hamphetamine
Unlawful possession of a Firearm while possessing m**hamphetamine
Unlawful possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Both subjects are being held without bond.
“I cannot recognize enough the tenacity and dedication of my Deputies in this pursuit to rid our county of this poison. We are determined to kick in every door and arrest those who are using and distributing illegal narcotics in Douglas County. The system has spent a tremendous amount of resources trying to help those who use illegal narcotics. I am all for helping those who are first- and second-time offenders, but that is where my empathy stops. People can choose to disagree with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's aggressive approach to the enforcement of illegal narcotics, but I can assure you that ignoring the problem or enabling it is not the answer. A message to those of you who continue to use and distribute illegal narcotics: QUIT OR MOVE out of Douglas County. It's just a matter of time before it's your door.” Sheriff Chris Degase
We would like to thank the Ava Police Department for their assistance in serving the search warrant

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