Hayes arrested, charged in Fort Deposit theft
Published 2:50 pm Thursday, May 22, 2025
Photos courtesy of LCSO | A burglary suspect identified as Jermaine Hayes is seen taking lawn equipment from a property in Fort Deposit.
Photos courtesy of LCSO
Photos courtesy of LCSO
Photos courtesy of LCSO
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Man captured in video taken into custody
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) has taken a Letohatchee man into custody Thursday as the suspect identified in a recent Fort Deposit burglary.
According to Lowndes County Sheriff Investigations Commander Tony Green, Jermaine Hayes, 44, was arrested around 11 a.m., May 22, after a two-week investigation into the May 11 theft. Hayes was captured on home surveillance footage taking what appears to be a chainsaw and weedeater.
“He was arrested today, about an hour ago,” Green said. “He’s currently charged with one count of burglary, third. We do anticipate additional charges probably, Tuesday.”
Investigators asked for the community’s assistance in identifying a person captured on video. The man in question was identified as Hayes who was apprehended Thursday but no longer had the stolen property in his possession.
Corporal Pierce Vongsavahn, who worked the case alongside Corporal Miranda Timmons said Hayes is accused of taking various items from a home on Lowndes County Road 45 near Fort Deposit.
“There was forced entry into a shed and camper trailer,” Vonsavongh said. “There were multiple pieces of lawn equipment that were taken along with food and alcohol.”
Persons with information about the burglary may call the Sheriff’s Investigations Division at (334) 548-2323 or use the “Submit a Tip” function on the Sheriff’s Office smartphone app.
