Brooks County Sheriff's Office

08/31/2026

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08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

🚨 PARENTS: TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT VA**NG 🚨

Vapes may be small, flavored, and easy to hide but they are not harmless. Many contain highly addictive ni****ne and other chemicals that can harm developing brains and lungs.

⚠️ Know the law: In Georgia, v***r products cannot be sold to anyone under 21, and va**ng is prohibited within school safety zones.

Parents, start the conversation early. Ask. Listen. Educate. Support.
Be a voice. Be present. Protect our youth.

08/06/2026

Captured

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Christopher Leon Craig, who was reported by the Georgia Department of Corrections as having escaped from the Augusta Transitional Center, located in the 600 block of Taylor Street, on August 3, 2026, has been apprehended.

At approximately 11:15 a.m. today, Christopher Leon Craig was taken into custody in the 400 block of Kingstree Road in North Augusta, South Carolina. The arrest was carried out by the U.S. Marshals Service Southeastern Fugitive Task Force, the Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives (ATF) South Carolina Office, and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.

"The successful apprehension of this escaped inmate is a direct result of the outstanding partnership between our local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies," said Sheriff Eugene Brantley. "I want to thank the U.S. Marshals Service Southeastern Fugitive Task Force, the ATF South Carolina Office, and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to public safety. Their teamwork ensured this individual was taken into custody safely and swiftly."

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office appreciates the coordinated efforts of our federal and local law enforcement partners whose collaboration led to the safe apprehension of the escaped inmate.

All questions regarding Christopher Leon Craig's escape and any additional charges related to his escape should be directed to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

08/05/2026

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08/04/2026

08/03/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

Please avoid Highway 133 near the 10-mile marker due to a major vehicle crash.

Both northbound and southbound lanes are currently closed. Please seek an alternate route and use caution if traveling in the area.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

07/30/2026

Update: Roadway is clear at this time.

TRAFFIC ALERT

⚠️ Avoid the intersection of State Route 133 and State Route 122.

Emergency crews are currently working a motor vehicle crash in the area.

🚧 Northbound State Route 133 is CLOSED while first responders clear the scene and conduct their investigation.

Please use an alternate route, expect delays, and use caution if traveling nearby. We appreciate your patience as emergency personnel work to safely reopen the roadway.

Brooks County Sheriff’s Office

07/29/2026

BROOKS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDS SWIFTLY TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REPORT

The Brooks County Sheriff’s Office recently became aware of a social media video in which a victim of domestic violence courageously cried out for help.

That call for help was heard.

Deputies immediately launched an investigation, secured arrest warrants for Gregory Voigt on charges of Battery – Family Violence, and began working to locate him.

Through the coordinated efforts of the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Division, Narcotics Division, Investigations Division, and the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office, Gregory Voigt was taken into custody without incident.

The Brooks County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting victims and holding offenders accountable. Domestic violence will not be tolerated in Brooks County. Every report will be taken seriously, and every effort will be made to ensure the safety of victims and their families.

The Sheriff’s Office would also like to extend sincere thanks to the Brooks County Victim Advocate Office for their continued dedication, support, and compassionate assistance to victims during this investigation and beyond.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please do not suffer in silence. Call 911 immediately if you are in danger, or contact the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office for assistance. Help is available, and you are not alone.

All persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.