Toccoa Police Department

05/29/2026

The Toccoa Police Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to Cory Hilton and Hope for a Drug Free Stephens for their generous donation and continued support of our agency and the community we serve.

We are grateful for the strong partnership we have built over the years and for Cory's willingness to work alongside us during community events and outreach programs. These partnerships help strengthen our community and create positive opportunities for citizens of all ages.

Thank you, Cory, for your generosity, your commitment to Stephens County, and for always being willing to partner with us to make a difference. We look forward to many more successful events together.

05/26/2026

Today, members of the Toccoa Police Department had the pleasure of attending the Senior Expo and spending time with so many wonderful members of our community.

We would like to give a special congratulations to Ms. Kita Parks for being recognized as the Senior Citizen of the Year.

Congratulations as well to Ms. Joanne Holcomb for winning the grand prize rocking chair.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success. We are proud to be part of a community that continues to support and celebrate its seniors.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend or a day off work. It is a time to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to this country and the freedoms we enjoy every day. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. As we spend time with our families and communities, let us also pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.

Chief Bruce Carlisle

05/14/2026

Thank you.

Happy National Police Week to our law enforcement partners — the brave men and women who willingly respond to chaos after hearing dispatch say things like:

“Caller is screaming…”
“Unknown weapons…”
“Subject possibly naked…”
…and everyone’s favorite:
“Complainant advises they know what the law says.”🚔🎙️

Thank you for answering the radio at all hours of the day and night, surviving on caffeine, sarcasm, and pure adrenaline, and somehow knowing exactly where someone means when they say:

“You know… that dirt road beside the old white house where the old Dollar General USED to be.”

We appreciate you pretending not to be annoyed when dispatch asks:
• “Were you clear?”
• “What’s your 20?”
• “Can you repeat that?”
…immediately after you gave a perfectly clear transmission directly beside a running diesel engine, siren, barking dog, and screaming suspect.

Thank you for the foot chases where we’re trying to keep up on CAD while you’re yelling landmarks that make absolutely no sense:

“Running behind the blue trailer!”
“Crossing a fence!”
“We are passing the big tree!”

Meanwhile dispatch is over here zooming around Google Maps like it’s the Super Bowl.

And let’s not forget your unbelievable ability to clear a call with:
“Everything’s under control.”

Sir… there are six units on scene, a fire truck, EMS, two angry neighbors recording on Facebook Live, and someone’s emotional support goat running loose in traffic. Nothing about this appears under control.

But in all seriousness — thank you for every shift worked, every dangerous call answered, every holiday missed, every person helped, and every time you run toward something everyone else is running away from.

From your 911 family: we give you a hard time because we love you… and because radio recordings are forever. 💙🚔🎧

05/13/2026

The Walmart team stopped by with a generous donation and plenty of goodies for our officers, and we want to extend a sincere thank you for the continued support they show to the Toccoa Police Department.

05/13/2026

Yesterday, Chief Bruce Carlisle, Assistant Chief Littleton, and Community Engagement Officer Sergeant Mack Scott had the opportunity to spend time at the Senior Center visiting with members of our senior community before bingo began. During the visit, Chief Carlisle spoke about the importance of voting, along with current scams and crimes that commonly target the elderly. The discussion focused on staying alert, protecting personal information, and reporting suspicious activity.

“Yesterday’s visit to the Senior Center was truly special. Sgt. Scott has built strong relationships throughout our community, and you can see how much he is loved and appreciated everywhere he goes. We are proud to have someone so dedicated to community engagement serving our city.”
— Bruce Carlisle

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor the strength, love, and sacrifice of mothers everywhere. From the late nights and early mornings to the endless support and guidance, mothers help shape our families and our communities in ways words can never fully express.

On behalf of the Toccoa Police Department, we want to wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day and thank you for the countless ways you make a difference every day.

Chief Bruce Carlisle shared, “Mothers are often the quiet strength behind so much of what makes a family and a community strong. Today, we recognize and celebrate the love, dedication, and sacrifices they make. We are grateful for all the mothers in our community and within our department.”

Happy Mother’s Day from the Toccoa Police Department.

05/07/2026

Toccoa Police Department
Date: May 7, 2026

Governor Brian Kemp Visits Toccoa

The City of Toccoa was honored to welcome Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to our community today as he made a special visit to discuss the continued growth, progress, and future of Northeast Georgia.

05/06/2026

The Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall was established to recognize Georgia's Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Corrections Officers, Emergency Medical Technicians and Emergency Management Agency Personnel who lost their lives while on active duty.

On June 10, 1997, the Georgia Public Safety Memorial was dedicated to honor these brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting life and property in the proud tradition of the public safety services.

Above the names that are etched in granite on the Memorial Wall are the words, "With honor they served." Each of the individuals listed on the Memorial Wall embodied those words. They served with honor, with courage, with dignity, and with concern for their fellow man. The people of Georgia are forever grateful to those who have sacrificed so much.

Submissions of names to appear on the Memorial Wall are considered by the Public Safety Memorial Committee and approved by the Board of Public Safety.

Thanks to retired Gainesville Police Officer/Historian Chad White who conducted a tremendous amount of research, fallen Officer James A. Carter was finally recognized for his service.
Officer Carter served as the Marshal for The City of Toccoa and he lost his life in the line of duty on May 10, 1892.

The Police Memorial ceremony was held today at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth. There to receive the honor presented by Governor Brian Kemp was Officer Carter's Great, Great Grandson Steve.

05/06/2026

Traffic Stop Leads to DUI and Drug Arrest in Toccoa

On 5-6-2026, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers with the Toccoa Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Whitman Street and Broad Street after observing a traffic violation.

During the investigation, officers determined the driver was operating the vehicle under the influence and conducted a lawful search of the vehicle. As a result of the search, officers located approximately 6.82 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 7.87 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms.

The female driver was taken into custody without incident and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) refusal, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

“This arrest is another example of our officers remaining vigilant and proactive in keeping dangerous drugs and impaired drivers off our streets,” said Bruce Carlisle. “Traffic enforcement plays a critical role in public safety, and incidents like this show how important that work is.”