Three Arrested in Multicounty Kidnapping and Assault Case in Georgia

Planned DHS Operation in Colquitt County Compromised by Social Media Leak, But Still Yields Multiple Arrests

By Carol A. Gasser Moore Colquitt County, Georgia – A recent multi-agency law enforcement operation in Colquitt County led to the arrest of 20 individuals on a range of serious charges, despite an unexpected compromise in operational security. The enforcement effort began following a request by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) several weeks ago. DHS was preparing a planned operation in…

Three people arrested in Treutlen County kidnapping, assault investigation - 41NBC News

TREUTLEN COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Three people have been arrested in connection with a kidnapping and aggravated assault investigation in Treutlen County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. 30-year-old Dean Tanner of Tarrytown, 43-year-old Lauren Bailey of Vidalia, and 51-year-old Jeff Sconyers of Vidalia were arrested and charged by the GBI. On May 28, the Treutlen County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI’s assistance with…

Three Arrested in Multicounty Kidnapping and Assault Case in Georgia

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged three individuals in connection with a violent kidnapping and assault that spanned three counties in southeast Georgia. Dean Tanner, 30, of Tarrytown (Treutlen County), Lauren Bailey, 43, of Vidalia (Montgomery County), and Jeff Sconyers, 51, also of Vidalia, have each been charged with Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault. The charges stem from an incident that began on May 28, 202…

GBI Arrests Three People for Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault in Treutlen County

The GBI has arrested and charged Dean Tanner, age 30, of Tarrytown, Treutlen County, GA, Lauren Bailey, age 43, of Vidalia, Montgomery County, GA, and Jeff Sconyers, age 51, of Vidalia, Montgomery County, GA, with Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault. On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Treutlen County Sheriff’s Office requested the GBI to assist with […] The post GBI Arrests Three People for Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault in Treutlen County appeare…