The jail’s “inmate inquiry system” stopped updating with new arrests June 17, disrupting a daily ritual for some residents ...

A federal inmate faces a first-degree murder charge after officials say he shot a Cherokee County officer June 30 while escaping a medical facility.

A vehicle found off the road in Castine June 24 led to arrest for a South Carolina woman, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office ...

Charging information is obtained from Hancock County Jail. If you have questions about a charge listed here, call the sheriff ...

A former Hancock County resident’s bond was revoked this week after a judge learned he was shortly arrested again on the same charge.

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Texas death row inmate who is seeking DNA testing to show he should be ineligible for execution. The 6-3 decision in favor of Ruben ...

Inmate Corey July was fatally stabbed at Hancock State Prison after an argument; his death is under investigation by Georgia ...

The man was stabbed "multiple times" in the prison yard, according to Hancock County Coroner Dontrelle Andrews.

Two people were arrested this week in Crisp County after a traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana and cocaine, the ...

U.S. efforts resulted in the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners including faith leaders in September 2024.

The sheriff's office says Christopher Covey, 42, became verbally abusive with his mother over musical equipment.