Welcome to the official website of the
Echols County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you for taking the time to visit. We hope you find it easy to locate the information you need. I welcome any questions that you may have regarding this agency and its services. We provide full-service law enforcement to the visitors and citizens of Echols County. On behalf of the brave and dedicated men and women of your Sheriff’s Office, it is an honor and a privilege to serve you.
Randy Courson
Sheriff
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary purpose of the Echols County Sheriff’s Office is to maintain social order within prescribed ethical and constitutional limits, while providing professional and courteous law enforcement services. Our fundamental duties are to serve humanity; to safeguard the lives and properties of our citizens; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence; and to respect the constitutional right of all persons to liberty, equality, and justice. To attain this, the Echols County Sheriff’s Office enforces the law in a fair and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limits of our authority and the constitutional rights of all persons.
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office recognizes that no law enforcement agency can operate at its maximum potential without the support of the citizens that we serve. The Echols County Sheriff’s Office actively solicits and encourages the cooperation of all citizens to reduce and limit the opportunities for crime and to use the resources available to accomplish this goal.
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‼️‼️ Heavy smoke in the area of the 12 and 13 mile markers on 135 North with very limited visibility. GADOT has been advised. Use alternate routes.‼️‼️ ... See MoreSee Less
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office was proud to participate in Career Day at Echols County High School today. Deputies had the opportunity to speak with students about careers in law enforcement, the equipment we use, and what it takes to serve our community.
We appreciate the invitation and always enjoy connecting with the next generation. ... See MoreSee Less
🚔 Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Arrest and Recovery of Stolen Property
Sheriff Courson states, on February 26th, 2026, deputies with the Echols County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop at Dollar General in Statenville after recognizing a subject with an active warrant for Failure to Appear in Echols County.
Megan Lofton, 41, of Fargo, was taken into custody without incident.
During the arrest, deputies located approximately $68 worth of stolen merchandise from Dollar General concealed on her person. While conducting an inventory of the vehicle, deputies recovered a quantity of a controlled substance. Further investigation determined the substance was being possessed with intent to distribute. Deputies also recovered additional stolen merchandise from Walmart earlier that day totaling nearly $950. Lofton admitted to shoplifting from both businesses.
Lofton has been charged with:
• Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute (Felony)
• Shoplifting (Misdemeanor)
• Failure to Maintain Lane (Misdemeanor)
• Suspended Registration (Misdemeanor)
• Suspended License (Misdemeanor)
She is also facing felony shoplifting charges in Valdosta.
The Echols County Sheriff’s Office will continue proactive enforcement efforts to protect our community and local businesses. Criminal activity — whether theft or drug distribution — will not be tolerated in Echols County. ... See MoreSee Less