Douglas County
Community Dollars at Work: Foundation Grant Supports CHART
The Douglas County Community Foundation presented a grant check to Douglas County C.H.A.R.T. (Community Health Assistance Resources Team) on Thursday, Feb. 26, supporting the organization’s continued work to strengthen families and improve quality of life in the county. Receiving the check on behalf of C.H.A.R.T. was Kayla Premer, joined by representatives of both organizations. The…
Read MoreGrand Jury Indicts Roger Wall on Drug and Weapons Charges
Roger Wall Court records filed in Douglas County Circuit Court outlined formal charges, court supervision conditions, and an upcoming arraignment stemming from a weeks-long narcotics investigation that led to the execution of a search warrant at the residence of Roger E. Wall near Vera Cruz earlier this month. A Douglas County grand jury returned an…
Read MoreRural Ava Property Investigation Results in Mansfield Man’s Arrest
A Mansfield man was arrested last week following a trespassing and theft-related investigation at a rural Douglas County property. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Jessie Doherty, 45, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 after a warrant was served in connection with an incident reported earlier this month at a property located off…
Read MoreCabool Woman Arrested Following Unreturned U-Haul Investigation
A Cabool woman was taken into custody last week following an investigation into an unreturned rental truck located at a rural Douglas County residence. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were contacted on Feb. 18 regarding a U-Haul box truck that had not been returned after the rental period had expired. The vehicle,…
Read MoreA Special Prom Night Begins with Community Care
DOCO, Inc., prom-goers are preparing for a night filled with confidence and sparkle, thanks to the generosity of MK’s Blooming Blessings & More and Impressions Floral, who have set up donation accounts to help provide dresses, suits, and tuxes. Community members wishing to give can donate directly through these businesses or contact the DOCO office…
Read MoreSmoke Call Upgraded to Fire on Sunday
Firefighters work the scene at a residence on Sunday evening after the Ava Rural Fire Department responded to reports of smoke inside the home. The residence sustained severe smoke and heat damage. The Ava Rural Fire Department responded to a report of smoke inside a residence on Sunday evening at approximately 8:05 p.m. According…
Read MoreTwo Douglas County Men Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence on State Highway W in Dora on the night of Monday, Feb. 12, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of illegal drugs and multiple firearms. According to a probable cause statement filed by Sgt. Aaron Box, deputies and…
Read MoreDouglas County Deputies Arrest Man on Felony Warrant
Douglas County deputies arrested a 43‑year‑old Ava man on Saturday, Feb. 10 after locating suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a vehicle inventory, according to a probable cause statement filed by the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy James Pueppke reported seeing a white Dodge truck known to be operated by Jacob James parked at Plummer’s convenience store…
Read MoreMultiple Sentencings, Pleas Entered During Douglas County Law Days
According to two separate press releases issued by the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, several defendants were sentenced or entered guilty pleas during Circuit Law Day proceedings held Feb. 3 and Feb. 5, 2026, in Douglas County Circuit Court before the Honorable Judge Craig Carter. Feb. 3 Circuit Law Day During proceedings on Feb. 3,…
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