Chatham County Police Department

06/01/2026

The Chatham County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding nearly $100-thousand dollars’ worth of items stolen from a storage unit in September.

On September 1, 2025, Chatham County Police Department officers responded to the Extra Space Storage facility located at 330 Johnny Mercer Blvd. for a report of a burglary. A unit had been burglarized, and nearly $100-thousand dollars’ worth of art, musical instruments, and household items had been stolen. The stolen items included three paintings worth nearly $10-thousand dollars each. You see photos and descriptions of the paintings here.

In December 2025, Chatham County Police Department detectives arrested 31-year-old Hunter Dempsey and charged him in connection with this – and other – storage facility thefts. But detectives have been unable to locate all of the stolen items – including the paintings. Detectives are hopeful that someone may have information that will lead them to the stolen belongings.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact police.
Anonymous tips can be sent through the Chatham County Police Department app, or the Department’s online tip form found here: https://police.chathamcountyga.gov/Tips . You can also call Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020, where tipsters are anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

The Chatham County Police Department is the lead investigative agency in this case, and any information that comes from another source may or may not be accurate at this time.

05/21/2026

🛥️We know some of you have been boating in our waters longer than you've been driving on our roads. But, for anyone who is new to the area -- or, is just discovering the joys of boating -- we want to pass along some very important safety information from the Chatham County Police Department Marine Patrol:

🛟Remember, anyone born after 1997 must pass the Georgia Boater Safety Course before they can operate any power vessel or personal watercraft in our state.

🛟There must be one life jacket per person on board your vessel, and children under 13 must wear them. We suggest bright colors so they are easily spotted in an emergency.

🛟It is unlawful to operate a boat if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

🛟Make sure your boat is up to date on its maintenance before you leave the dock.

🛟Have a float plan, and make sure someone on land knows where you're going, the route you plan to take, and when to expect you back.

🛟If you are boating at night, your vessel must be equipped with working lights.

🛟If you get into trouble or are lost, don't wait until it is getting dark to call for help. You're going to be much easier to find and rescue while we still have daylight on our side.

The Chatham County Police Department Marine Patrol will be out in full force this holiday weekend. We want everyone to be safe and have fun. But if you need us, we'll be ready!

05/20/2026

☎️Who did you hang up on today?

Or maybe you deleted and blocked them?

We want to hear the latest scammers you encountered, and what clued you in that they were up to no good. Sharing your story might keep someone else from becoming a victim!

Remember:

🛑STOP: Give yourself time to think when someone contacts you about money.

✅CHECK: Verify information independently before moving forward with any transaction.

🔓PROTECT: Guard your financial and personal information.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our Sergeant Antonio Solomon on his graduation today from Columbus State University’s Command College!

Sgt. Solomon earned his Masters of Public Administration from the program established to educate professional law enforcement leaders in Georgia. As you can see, his family was on hand to celebrate this important academic and career milestone.

The Chatham County Police Department pays for our officers to attend the program as a way of investing in their futures. But this also pays off for the department and the people we serve by equipping our leaders with advanced academic knowledge that is put to practical use every day when they report for duty.

We appreciate Sgt. Solomon's dedication to juggling police work, family, and academics to achieve this goal. We're looking forward to his continued leadership in our department and hope you'll join us in congratulating him and his family!

05/15/2026

The Chatham County Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened last night at a Georgetown apartment complex.

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Chatham County Police Department officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Prince Royal Lane for a report of a shooting. Officers located a 17-year-old male with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the hospital.

Chatham County Police Department officers and detectives secured evidence at the scene and conducted interviews. No arrest has been made at this time, and the investigation is ongoing and very active.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact police.

Anonymous tips can be sent through the Chatham County Police Department app, or the Department’s online tip form found here: https://police.chathamcountyga.gov/Tips . You can also call Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020, where tipsters are anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

The Chatham County Police Department is the lead investigative agency in this case, and any information that comes from another source may or may not be accurate at this time.

When the formation of a Chatham County Police Department was conceived and later established in the early 1900’s, its stated purpose was to provide protection for the citizenry and to enforce laws which were being so flagrantly violated. With an increasing population in the outlying areas of Chath...

05/14/2026

Our annual Pinning and Promotion Day is always a special event.

Today we honored 20 recent Georgia Public Safety Training Center graduates, five certified officers newly hired by the department, and 25 sworn personnel receiving promotions ranging from the rank of Corporal to Major.

Please join us in congratulating everyone who was honored today!

Graduates

Class #355
Officer Nico Grossman
Officer Steve Konan

Class #356
Officer Charles Collins
Officer Reese Filpus
Officer Shanay Fletcher
Officer Sean Johnson
Officer Ardia Johnston
Officer Robert Long
Officer Natalia Ospina
Officer Jermaine Royal
Officer Michael Sampson
Officer Caleb Strozier
Officer Emily Zapata-Ospina

Class #358
Officer Brian Brickey
Officer Shawn Castle
Officer Antonio Comas
Officer Samuel Floyd
Officer Quenton Hirschfelt
Officer Devin May
Officer Christian Meister

New Hires

Alexie Chiu
Ricky Deas
Aubrey Mitchell
Gabriela Schott
Ian Shores

Promotions

Corporal

Corporal Zachary Allen
Corporal Matthew Bryson
Corporal Jasmine Collazo
Corporal Jesse Germinario
Corporal Tristan Jones
Corporal David Murrell
Corporal Jonathan Puhala
Corporal De’Antoinette Rodriguez-Hairston
Corporal Timothy Schott
Corporal Ziqian Xu
Corporal Matthew Youhas

Sergeant

Sergeant Samantha Carlson
Sergeant Marion Roberts
Sergeant Adam Tilley
Sergeant Adam Yocum

Lieutenant

Lieutenant Gary Coleman
Lieutenant Chelsea Drane
Lieutenant Bret Eskridge
Lieutenant Roger Flannery
Lieutenant Timmy Gonzales
Lieutenant Hiram Rivera

Command Staff

Captain Craig Fields
Captain Anthony Gallo
Captain Matthew Lopresti
Major Dean Fagerstrom

05/13/2026

Police Memorial Day is the most somber day of the year for those who wear the badge.

Today, we remember the men and women who put on their uniform, went to work, and never came home.

This memorial outside of our headquarters is a daily reminder of the Chatham County Police Department officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to us.

05/13/2026

UPDATE: 5/14/26 10:17 am Delilah White has been located and is safe.

REPEAT RUNAWAY JUVENILE

We’re searching for 17 y/o Delilah White. She’s 5’2”, 100 lbs. This is the third time she’s been reported as a runaway since 4/24/26. She’s possibly wearing black pants and a black shirt. Call police with information.

CCPD is the lead investigative agency in this case, and any information from another source may not be accurate at this time.

Transparency note: Due to the sensitive nature of missing persons cases, comments on this post are turned off.

05/12/2026

The Chatham County Police Department is working to locate a suspect in connection with a financial card transaction fraud case.

This photo was taken by security cameras at a bank in Augusta on April 29, 2026, as the unidentified suspect tried to withdraw funds from the victim’s account.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact police.

Anonymous tips can be sent through the Chatham County Police Department app, or the Department’s online tip form found here: https://police.chathamcountyga.gov/Tips . You can also call Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020, where tipsters are anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

The Chatham County Police Department is the lead investigative agency in this case, and any information that comes from another source may or may not be accurate at this time.

05/12/2026

Behind the badge is someone who decided on service over self.

Someone who knows they will leave their family on holidays, nights, and weekends to serve and protect.

A person who walks into work every day with no idea what their shift will bring.

A person whose job description is selfless acts of heroism and life-and-death decisions made in a split second.

A person who is often first on the scene when someone is experiencing fear, trauma, injury, or the unthinkable -- and who must spring into action immediately to help.

This is National Police Week, and we hope you will join us in thanking everyone who wears the blue and the badge for their service to each of us and our community.