Report Crime or Suspicious Activity

Prompt reporting of suspicious and/or criminal activities is helpful in solving criminal cases and in the prevention of other crimes.  

To report an emergency or crime in progress, call 911 immediately!   If you are a victim of a crime and want to meet the police in person refer to the chart below for contact information.

The Crime Victims Bill of Rights

The Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights, O.C.G.A. 17-17-1, et seq., provides individuals who are victims of certain crimes specific rights. These rights include:

• The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any scheduled court proceedings or any changes to such proceedings;
• The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of the arrest, release, or escape of the accused;
• The right not to be excluded from any scheduled court proceedings, except as provided by law;
• The right to be heard at any scheduled court proceedings involving the release, plea, or sentencing of the accused;
• The right to file a written objection in any parole proceedings involving the accused;
• The right to confer with the prosecuting attorney in any criminal prosecution related to the victim;
• The right to restitution as provided by law;
• The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; and
• The right to be treated fairly and with dignity by all criminal justice agencies involved in the case.

The Crime Victims Bill of Rights specifically applies to victims of the following crimes:

• Homicide
• Assault and Battery
• Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, and related offenses
• Reckless Conduct
• Cruelty to Children
• Feticide
• Stalking/Aggravated Stalking
• Cruelty to a Person 65 Years of Age or Older
• All Sexual Offenses
• Burglary
• Arson, Bombs, and Explosives
• Theft
• Robbery
• Elder Abuse
• Homicide by Vehicle
• Feticide by Vehicle
• Serious Injury by Vehicle
• Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors
• Forgery, Deposit Account Fraud, Illegal Use of Financial Transaction Cards, Other Fraud Related Offenses, Computer Crimes, & Identity Theft

In general, after the crime occurs and is reported, and upon initial contact with a victim, law enforcement and court personnel must advise him or her of the following:

• That it is possible that the accused may be released from custody prior to trial;
• That victims have certain rights during various stages of the criminal justice system;
• That victims have the right to refuse or agree to be interviewed by the accused, the accused's attorney, or anyone who represents or contacts you on behalf of the accused;
• That additional information about these stages can be obtained by contacting the pertinent state and/or local agency involved, or by contacting the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council at 404-559-4949;
• That victims may be eligible for monetary compensation for certain out-of-pocket losses incurred as a result of their victimization from the State's Crime Victims Emergency Fund (Crime Victims Compensation) which is administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council;
• That victims may have available to them community-based victim service programs and that more information may be obtained by contacting the Governor's Victim Assistance Helpline at 1-800-338-6745.

The Victim-Witness Assistance Program of the District Attorney’s Office, located in the Coffee County Courthouse, 101 South Peterson Ave Douglas, Ga., provides victims and witnesses with information and support. They can be reached at 912-383-7600 or 912-384-6166.

In Waycross, the Victim-Witness Assistance Program of the Waycross Judicial Circuit is located in the DA’s Office at the Ware County Courthouse Annex, 201 State Street, Waycross, Ga. They can be reached at 912-287-4353 or 912-287-4395.