Chatham County Sheriff's Office

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, CHATHAM COUNTY! 👻🎃

Sheriff Richard S. Coleman and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office wish everyone a fun, safe, and treat-filled evening! 🍬🧡 As your little ghosts, superheroes, and princesses head out tonight, remember:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Stay together and have a trusted adult accompany children.
🔦 Carry a flashlight or glow stick and wear reflective accessories.
🚗 Use sidewalks and crosswalks. Drivers, slow down and watch for children!
🍭 Have an adult check all treats before eating.
🏡 Visit familiar neighborhoods and homes with porch lights on.

Let’s look out for one another and help every family get home safely! 🖤💛

🤝 Together We Can!

10/31/2026

🎥🎃 Sheriff Richard S. Coleman has a special invitation for YOU!

Bring the family and join the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office TODAY for Tricks, Treats & Togetherness! 🍬🎪🍂 Enjoy an evening of family fun, sweet treats, and community connections! 👻🧡

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ Starts at 4:30 PM
📍 1050 Carl Griffin Drive

Watch the Sheriff’s invitation, share this video, and invite someone to join you! We can’t wait to see you there! 🤝⭐

10/30/2026

🎀🚔📚 It’s been a full week for Sheriff Coleman and the Community Engagement Unit as we joined students across our community for Red Ribbon Week! 🙌🏾

🏫 A special THANK YOU to Henderson E. Formey Learning Center, Otis J. Brock Elementary School, Hershel V. Jenkins High School, and Windsor Forest High School for welcoming us! ❤️🤝

Our message to students was clear:
🚫💊 Say NO to drugs!
🛑 Stand against bullying!
💛 Treat others with kindness and respect!
🌟 Make positive choices and protect your future!

👏🏾 Thank you to the educators and staff who help us build connections and create safe, supportive environments where every student can thrive! 📚

“We want every young person to know that their future matters. Say no to drugs, stand up against bullying, and treat others with kindness and respect. Together, we can build a stronger, safer community for our children.” - Sheriff Richard S. Coleman

❤️💪🏾 Together We Can! 🚔🌟

10/27/2026

Sheriff Richard S. Coleman and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office extend heartfelt condolences to the family of retired Undersheriff Donald Edwin “Donnie” Anderson, Sr., who passed away on October 23, 2026, at the age of 77.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Undersheriff Anderson dedicated 36 years to serving Chatham County and the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office. He served as Undersheriff for more than 30 years under Sheriffs Carl Griffin, Walter Mitchell, and Al St. Lawrence before retiring in 2011.

His dedication to others extended beyond law enforcement through his service to his church, youth athletics, and the Tybee Island community.

“Undersheriff Anderson devoted decades of his life to serving Chatham County and supporting the men and women of this office. We honor his service and the lasting contributions he made to our community. Our prayers are with his family, and we stand ready to support them during this difficult time,” said Sheriff Richard S. Coleman.

Please join us in keeping his wife, Nancy, their children, and all who loved him in your thoughts and prayers.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27th from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 28th at 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church on Tybee Island.

Arrangements are by Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.

https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/11830/Donald-Edwin

Thank you for your service, Undersheriff Anderson. Your dedication to Chatham County will be remembered. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾

10/26/2026

🦩💕 LAST CHANCE TO GET FLOCKED! 💕🦩

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who has participated in and supported our “Flock Together” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser! Your generosity has helped spread awareness, smiles, and hope throughout our community!

🦩 This is the FINAL WEEK to get flocked! Our last flock deliveries will take place on Friday, October 30, 2026!

💕 Minimum Donation: $40 per flock
📅 Final Order Deadline: Thursday, October 29, at 5:00 PM.

Don’t want your yard flocked? You can still support the cause by visiting our Eventbrite page and selecting “Donation – No Flock.”

🎟️ Order or Donate Here:
https://FlockTogetherAgainstBreastCancer.eventbrite.com

🎗️ All proceeds benefit the Telfair Mammography Fund!

📸 Check out some of our recent flock deliveries below!

🦩💕 TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

10/21/2026

📚⭐ 501 BOOKS READ—AND WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED! ⭐📚

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office proudly celebrates the first full month of Sheriff Richard S. Coleman’s Books and Badges Reading Initiative!

Across our participating schools, 165 enrolled students read 501 books, with 62 parents participating in supporting their children’s reading journey!

“Every book a child reads opens the door to new possibilities. Through Books and Badges, we’re encouraging a love of learning and building relationships with our youngest community members. I encourage every parent and guardian to join us…your involvement can make a lasting difference in your child’s future.” — Sheriff Richard S. Coleman

Thank you to our students, families, teachers, school partners, and Community Engagement Unit for making this first month a success. We celebrate every book read and every person helping our children grow!

📖 Parents and guardians, help us make next month even stronger:
✅ Encourage your child to read daily.
✅ Record the book’s title, author, and date read on their reading log.
✅ Return the reading log to your child’s teacher by the 15th of each month.

Read today. Lead tomorrow. TOGETHER WE CAN! 💙💛

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

🐅💙🧡 Community, connection, and Tiger pride!

Sheriff Richard S. Coleman, members of his command staff, and our Community Engagement Unit were proud to participate in Savannah State University’s Homecoming Parade!

From greeting familiar faces to meeting new friends, our team enjoyed interacting with residents, alumni, students, and community partners along the parade route. Every handshake, smile, and conversation was an opportunity to strengthen the relationships that help us serve Chatham County.

“Being present in our community gives us the opportunity to listen, connect, and build trust. We’re proud to celebrate Savannah State’s rich traditions alongside the people we serve,” said Sheriff Richard S. Coleman.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed us and helped make this celebration so special. We’re proud to serve this community and be part of its traditions!

10/16/2026

💜 You Are Not Alone. 💜

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sheriff Richard S. Coleman and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office stand with survivors, honor those whose lives have been lost, and support families affected by domestic violence.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported. If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, help is available. You deserve to be heard, believed, and treated with dignity.

📞 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-334-2836 (SAFE)
🚨 If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Together, we can raise awareness, support survivors, and build safer families and stronger communities. 💜

10/12/2026

🦩🎀 Another yard has been FLOCKED! 🎀🦩

These pink visitors are bringing smiles and spreading hope during Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Sheriff Richard S. Coleman and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office thank everyone supporting our Flamingo Flock fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the Telfair Pavilion mammography fund, helping turn a little yard fun into a meaningful contribution. 💗

Each flock is a reminder that we stand with those facing breast cancer, celebrate survivors, and honor those we’ve lost.

Whose yard will turn pink next? 👀🦩 Together We Fight!

📧 If you have any questions, please email [email protected].