The Dodge County News

A Dodge County man has been charged with murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend and setting his car on fire. Michelle Bazemore, age 50, was found inside the burned car.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) served a murder warrant on Doug Sheriff, age 48, on Thursday, May 9 at the Dodge County jail where he is currently incarcerated and charged with arson in the burning of his vehicle.

A dead body was found inside the burned vehicle under the Gum Swamp bridge on Georgia 117 (Dublin Highway) on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Office in Eastman arrested Doug Sheriff, of Eastman, on Saturday, July 28, for one count of arson in connection with a burned white BMW vehicle.

According to then Eastman GBI Special Agent in Charge Scott Whitley, “Saturday morning, deputies with the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call concerning a burning car under the bridge.”

Whitley explained that a motorist traveling over the bridge was alarmed over a burning smell and stopped to investigate and called 911. The Eastman Fire Department and Dodge County deputies were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, firemen found the BMW under the bridge in flames. After extinguishing the fire, firemen and deputies discovered a body in the driver’s seat of the vehicle.

An autopsy was performed on the body at the GBI Crime Lab in Decatur to determine the identity of the body, cause of death and cause of the fire.

Bazemore was reported to be Sheriff’s girlfriend. Sheriff was taken into custody at the GBI office in Eastman and transported to the Dodge County jail.

Wayne Anthony Allen, age 50, of Rhine was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (D.U.I.) and failure to exercise due care.

Aubrey Paul Evans, age 33, of Hawkinsville was arrested for probation violation.

William Al-Majeed McClain, age 27, of Jacksonville, Florida was arrested for battery- family violence (1st offense) misdemeanor, kidnapping and false imprisonment.

Juan Pablo Ramirez Ramirez, age 28, of Rhine was arrested for driving without a valid licenses and seat belt violation.

Jena Wade Upshaw, age 30, of Warner Robins was arrested for no insurance and driving while licenses were suspended or revoked (misdemeanor).

Paul Clinton Youngblood, age 35, of Eastman was arrested for forgery in the 1st degree, receipt, possession or transfer of firearm by convicted felon or felony, first offender and possession of methamphetamine.

Jesus Cruz, age 51, of Eastman was arrested for battery (family violence) and cruelty to children in the third degree.

Jimmy Paul, age 52, of Eastman was arrested for driving while licenses were suspended or revoked and possession of
methamphetamine with the intent to sale, deliver or distribute.

Tammy Claxton, age 39, of Eastman was arrested for driving while licenses were suspended or revoked and improper exhaust system.

Elisha Williams, age 17, of Eastman was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Santiago Santos, age 42, of Eastman was arrested for pedestrian under the influence (P.U.I.)

Bilal Abu Rub, age 44, of Eastman was arrested for driving without licenses and driving too fast for conditions.

Dear Parents, Guardians, Visitors and Guests,
We are excited to welcome you all to Dodge County High School’s graduation.
Our school’s graduation is a time-honored tradition and we are very proud of the ceremony that our school holds. We, the Dodge County High School seniors, would like to ask the community, including parents, visitors and special guests, to allow each graduate the opportunity to receive his or her diploma in a dignified manner.
We respectfully request that there be no catcalls, outbursts or yells from the crowd. A loud outburst for one graduate detracts from the next graduate. Also, we ask that all guests turn off their cell phones and remain seated and quiet until the commencement exercises are complete. Movement detracts from our graduates and their recognitions.
We seniors also request that our guests respect the formality of our special occasion and dress appropriately and accordingly. The seniors agree that anyone who violates these requests will be asked to leave the stadium. We enlist your cooperation and support so that we will not have to ask you to leave the stadium.
On behalf of the senior class and student council officers, we appreciate your help with these requests and we are glad you have joined us in the Class of 2019’s time of honor.
Senior Class President Emari Moore
Senior Class Vice-President Jessie Thomas
Senor Class Secretary Annie Knight
Senior Class Treasurer Orlanda Brown
Student Council President Jamari Walker
Student Council Secretary Lance Rogers
Student Council Treasure Shyanne Austin
Senior Class Parliamentarian Precious Coleman
Student Council Parliamentarian Ellie Jones

Loffie Dan Gibson
Age: 96
Deceased: May 5, 2019
Arrangements: Rollins Funeral Home of Eastman