Two
@CobbSheriff
deputies died tonight in the line of duty while serving a warrant. SWAT and FAST teams are at the scene. The suspect is barricaded.
We will release additional information, including the names of the fallen deputies, as it becomes available.
Please pray for the men and women of the Cobb County Sheriff's Office. Pray for the wives, families, and loved ones of our heroes — Deputy Ervin and Deputy Koleski.
We are all hurting.
Sheriff Owens and the entire Cobb County Sheriff’s Office cannot thank everyone enough for the outpouring of love and support shown to the family and friends of fallen Deputy Koleski. We remember our brother and hero, always. 🇺🇸
Here are the funeral details for Deputy Ervin and Deputy Koleski. The routes for the funeral processions will be shared later for those who wish to stand along the road and give our heroes a final send-off. Please continue to keep their families in your thoughts and prayers.
We are overwhelmed by the love and support of the community as we laid to rest a husband, father, brother, and friend— Deputy Marshall Samual Ervin, Jr.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. — Psalm 73:26
A memorial has been placed in front of our Visitation Center located at 1877 County Services Parkway, Marietta. This memorial is open to the public to pay their respects to our fallen heroes, Deputy Ervin and Deputy Koleski. Thank you all for your continued love and support.
MEDIA: Sheriff Craig Owens will hold a press conference tonight at the AOC building next to the jail. 1825 County Services Parkway. Time TBD. We will provide additional information as soon as possible.
All media are asked to set up at Cheatham Hill Elementary School, 1350 John Ward Road SW on the Cheatham Hill side. This remains an active incident. No additional information is available at this time.
All media are asked to set up at Cheatham Hill Elementary School, 1350 John Ward Road SW on the Cheatham Hill side. This remains an active incident. No additional information is available at this time.
Two
@CobbSheriff
deputies died tonight in the line of duty while serving a warrant. SWAT and FAST teams are at the scene. The suspect is barricaded.
We will release additional information, including the names of the fallen deputies, as it becomes available.
With heavy hearts we bow our heads & pray for the family of our fallen brother of Locust Grove Police Dept. & the two Henry Co. deputies shot during the same violent encounter. To our brothers & sisters in law enforcement Stay strong & know that
@CobbSheriff
is standing with you.
We all came together with heavy hearts to remember our fallen brother Smyrna PD Ofc. Christopher Ewing. We pray for the family & friends & ask God for comfort. Isaiah 6:8
And the Lord said: “Who will go for us & who can we send. I raised my hand & said Here I am Lord. Send me".
Cobb County Sheriff’s Deputy Gregory Scott Smith passed away yesterday. He was found unresponsive while out for a jog.
Please keep Deputy Smith's loved ones and the Cobb County Sheriff's Office in your thoughts and prayers.🙏
Today we remember Deputy Ervin and Deputy Koleski. One year ago tonight they were killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers, for They Will Be Called Children of God” (Matt 5:9)
#K9OfTheDay
K9 Tank
Handler: Deputy Beasley
@CobbSheriff
#K9Tank
is a 7yr old Labrador Retriever. He is an Explosives Odor Detection K9. Tank loves protecting his community by finding things that go boom; & he is really good at it! At home, he loves to swim & play w/ his family.
Tomorrow we will be laying Deputy Koleski to rest. We are encouraging the public to stand near Chastain Road and George Busbee Parkway as the procession passes. There will be large fire trucks stationed there. The procession will leave the church at 1:30 p.m.
Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit &
@USMarshalsHQ
Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force Investigators Catch Wanted Fugitive & Put a Stop to his Crime Spree!
Under the direction of
@CraigForCobb
, the CCSO will no longer investigate detainee deaths. Rather, our office will request the
@GBI_GA
do so to ensure an impartial investigation.
#gapol
MEDIA ALERT: At around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, the
@CobbSheriff
Fugitive Unit and the U.S. Marshal's Southeastern Regional Task Force along with the Chamblee Police Dept. apprehended Bryan Rhoden in Chamblee, GA.
The suspect is being interviewed by
@cobbpolice1
.
Our SWAT team took second place this morning in the Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K. Congratulations to the
@MariettaPD
SWAT team for a first place finish. Rematch next year!🥇🥈
The NorthStar Church parking lot is full and surrounding parking lots are filling up. We are encouraging everyone coming today to carpool to reduce traffic.
MEDIA: Christopher Cook and Christopher Golden will be scheduled for a first appearance at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center at 4 p.m. today. Any media who wish to attend must file a Rule 11 form with the Cobb Magistrate Court.
We appreciate your support of our fallen deputies. We are receiving reports of scammers attempting to take advantage of this terrible situation. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Foundation is our official site to receive donations for the families
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Deputy Browne and the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office.
Mathew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Here are some great guys with BIG ❤️’s ! During an eviction on Thursday Sgt. Cherry & Dep. Arsenault learned that a disable veteran was going to lose his home. See Below for what they did for this veteran 🇺🇸
For those wanting to view Deputy Koleski’s funeral today, it will be shown live in three locations:
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office YouTube Channel
The Cobb County Government YouTube Channel
NorthStar Church
Meet Deputy Berger and K-9 Drako! Drako is the first patrol K-9 for the Sheriff’s Office. He is trained in apprehension, article searches, narcotics, and tracking. Drako has been in training so this is his first week on the job. Let's give him a warm welcome to Cobb County!
Congratulations 🎉 to Dep. Mark Hampton on being the
@Braves
/
@SunTrustPark
⚾️ Public Safety Official Diamond Honoree for the month of August! Great 👍 Job Deputy Hampton! 👏👏👏 Thank you for the job you do for
@CobbSheriff
& the citizens of Cobb County!
#cobbsheriff
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The new year brings new leadership to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. Congratulations to Sheriff
@CraigForCobb
and Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson.
#historymakers
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, the Cobb County Police Department, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will hold a joint press conference immediately following the first appearance. No further information will be released at this time.
ATTN: Please see the processional map for Deputy Marshall Ervin’s funeral. The processional is slated to leave West Ridge Church, 3522 Hiram Acworth Highway, Dallas, GA 30157 at approx. 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. The funeral starts at 2 p.m.
SWAT 🚔 members Lt. Mosby, Sgt. Gorski, Dep. Bauer, Dep. Abbott, Dep. Lignitz, & Dep. Redish were teamed up with SWAT operators from Coweta County Sheriff's Office SWAT 🚔 team as a quick response unit in
@Newnangeorgia
yesterday! Great Job 👍 as always guys!
#cobbsheriff
🇺🇸
Over 7,000 🚗 would come through today to support our Georgia Farmers 🚜🌽🥕🥒🍑🥦🍎🥬 We were honored to be a part of this event that was a team effort to help the Great Farmers of Georgia! Thank You ☺️ Everyone!
#cobbsheriff
🇺🇸
#georgiagrown
#wesupportourfarmers
#community
McEachern High School is now considered safe following a comprehensive assessment by law enforcement. The reunification process has commenced to return students to their families safely.
#cobbsheriff
#breakingnewsupdate
K9 Tank 💣🐾 & “That Guy 😎” that is always hanging 🤙 out with him made a lot of NEW FRIENDS 😊last night at the North Georgia State Fair🎡🎢🎠You can Follow K9Tank on Instagram:
@cobbsok9tank
& see 👀what he gets into each day!
#cobbsheriff
🇺🇸
#newfriends
#ngsf2018
#havingfun
We have received multiple inquiries about the missing person case of Kelly Price. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office does not have an active investigation. Please contact the Cobb County Police Department for further information
@cobbpolice1
#cobbsheriff
#cobbcounty
#media
We are saddened to inform you of the passing of K-9 Athos. He succumbed to complications from cancer. Athos was a beloved deputy and family member who touched many lives. He will be missed by us all.
Today is National Law Enforcement 🚔 Appreciation Day, if you see a deputy, detention officer or a police officer please tell them “Thank You”😊 Those two words alone mean more than you know. We appreciate your support!
#cobbsheriff
🇺🇸
@cobbcountygovt
@cobbpolice1
@MariettaPD
The CCSO's Motors Unit is accompanying
#POTUS
today to and from Dobbins Airport Base. Pres. Biden arrived in Georgia to attend the tribute service for his friend, Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter.
#cobbsheriff
Our deputies 🚔 had a wonderful time 😊 at the FOP Cops & Kids 🎄shopping 🎁 events! Here is a quick 🎥 video to start this Christmas🎅🏻🎄Holiday that will warm your ❤️
@cobbcountygovt
17 years ago today, over 3,000 people were going about their daily routines. None of them saw past 10am on that day. In one single moment life can change & never be the same. As you remember the victims of 9/11 today, remember to never take life for granted.
#cobbsheriff
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For those wanting to view Deputy Ervin’s funeral today, it will be shown live in three locations:
West Ridge Church
Cobb County Government YouTube
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office YouTube
Congratulations to Sergeant Lester on his retirement! Sgt Lester started with the agency in 1993, and after 28 years of service, he is ready to enjoy retirement life. Thank you for your dedicated service to Cobb County and the Sheriff’s Office!
#cobbsheriff
#cobbcounty
Here are a few pics of our deputies taking the 2018 Polar Plunge benefiting the
@SpecialOlympics
of Georgia! We raised $5,000 to benefit these special athletes! Thank You to all our deputies who took the plunge & to everyone for your donations!
#cobbsheriff
🇺🇸
#2018polarplunge
There is a mixture of emotions from 😊 to 😔
@CobbSheriff
today! Col Willard is retiring today. He’s everything that a L.E. officer should strive to be with honesty, loyalty, integrity! We will miss you sir! Thank you for your service!
#cobbsheriff
🇺🇸
#retirement
#lifeisgood
Let’s go
@Braves
! The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office made sure the Braves made it off safely to play the Dodgers in L.A. After a thrilling weekend where the Braves walked off L.A. two days in a row, our fine deputies ensured a quick arrival to the airport for OUR Atlanta Braves!
Dep. Rick May was selected as the Apr. 2018
@Braves
Diamond Honoree for L.E. 🚔 for demonstrating an excellent display of public relations! Dep. May’s professionalism, dedication & selflessness, reflect highly upon himself &
@CobbSheriff
Great Job Dep. May👏👍!
#cobbsheriff
🇺🇸
Congratulations 🥳 to Colonel Janet Prince on her retirement! 👏 Thank🙌you for serving the citizens of Cobb County & sheriffs🚔office for the past 29 years with Honesty, Loyalty, & Integrity. You are true leader that always leads by example! We will miss you!
#cobbsheriff
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