Rabun County Sheriff’s Office
About the Sheriff’s Office
Learn about the Sheriff, our Mission and Values, Command Staff, and the rich history of Rabun County law enforcement.
Serving Rabun County With Integrity
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is committed to serving and safeguarding our community through professional law enforcement, public service, and a strong dedication to safety, accountability, and trust. Our office works every day to protect residents, support families, and help preserve the quality of life that makes Rabun County such a special place to call home.
From emergency response and public safety operations to community engagement and crime prevention, the Sheriff’s Office is focused on responsive service with professionalism and respect. We believe strong law enforcement begins with strong community relationships.
Meet the Sheriff
Sheriff Mark Gerrells leads the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office with a focus on public safety, service, and accountability. As the elected Sheriff of Rabun County, the Sheriff is responsible for overseeing law enforcement operations, supporting detention and court-related functions, and guiding the office’s broader mission to protect the people of this community.
Under the Sheriff’s leadership, the office works to balance proactive law enforcement with strong community relationships, recognizing that public trust is essential to effective service.
- Leadership grounded in integrity and professionalism
- Commitment to public trust and community engagement
- Focus on safety, accountability, and responsive service
Our Mission and Values
The mission of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the State of Georgia while providing professional, effective, and transparent law enforcement services to the citizens of Rabun County. As a Constitutional Sheriff’s Office, we are committed to safeguarding the individual rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, ensuring justice, equality, and fairness for all. We strive to build strong partnerships within our community, promoting safety, trust, and mutual respect while holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of integrity and service. Through our unwavering dedication to duty, we honor the principles of liberty and justice, preserving the well-being and security of every resident of Rabun County.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and work to earn the trust of the people we serve every day.
Service
We are committed to serving Rabun County with professionalism, compassion, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Accountability
We believe in transparency, responsibility, and doing our duty in a manner that reflects honor and respect for the law.
Professionalism
We approach every situation with training, discipline, and a commitment to excellence in public service.
Community Partnership
We believe strong communities are built through collaboration, communication, and mutual respect between law enforcement and the public.
Public Safety
Everything we do is centered on protecting life, preserving peace, and helping Rabun County remain safe and secure.
Command Staff
The command staff of the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office helps lead daily operations, support deputies and personnel, and ensure the office remains focused on effective service, sound judgment, and strong organizational leadership.
Our Commitment to the Community
The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is more than a law enforcement agency. We are part of the fabric of this community. Through service, visibility, professionalism, and collaboration, we work to build stronger relationships and a safer future for Rabun County.
Rabun County Sheriff’s Office Divisions
Uniform Patrol Division
- Captain Riley Owens — Riley.Owens@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- K-9 Sergeant Clint Scott — Clint.Scott@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Sergeant Nicholas Agle — Nicholas.Agle@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Sergeant Jeffrey Hooper — Jeffery.Hooper@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Corporal Stacy Gray — Stacy.Gray@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Corporal George Tatum — George.Tatum@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Corporal Aron Figueroa — Aron.Figueroa@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Corporal Anthony Ortega — Anthony.Ortega@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Brendan Cross — Brendan.Cross@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Joshua McDaniel — Joshua.McDaniel@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Justin Deason — Justin.Deason@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Michael Naylor — Michael.Naylor@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Timothy Thompson — Tim.Thompson@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Michael Shedd — Michael.Shedd@rabuncounty.ga.gov
Criminal Investigation Division
- Captain Chanan Prichard — Chanon.Pritchard@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Administrative Assistant Jill Canary — Jill.Canary@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Investigator Brandon Hyer — Brandon.Hyer@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Investigator Christian Channell — Christian.Channell@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Investigator Jessica Tatum — Jessica.Tatum@rabuncounty.ga.gov
School Resource Officers
- RCHS SRO — Sergeant Lindsey Owens — Lindsey.Owens@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- RCPS SRO — Deputy Dakota Dills — Dakota.Dills@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- RCES SRO — Deputy Ana Contreras — Ana.Contreras@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- RCMS SRO — Deputy Michael Rodriguez — Michael.Rodriguez@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Front Gate SRO — Deputy Mike Free — Mike.Free@rabuncounty.ga.gov
Court Services Division
- Sergeant Tony Parrish — Tony.Parrish@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Steve Osborne — Steve.Osborne@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Daniel Nicholson — Daniel.Nicholson@rabuncounty.ga.gov
- Deputy Joseph Silva — Joseph.Silva@rabuncounty.ga.gov