Two individuals were taken into custody Tuesday, April 15, after the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Mae Drive.
According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, the operation was part of an ongoing investigation into the whereabouts of Calvin McCoy, 30, of Toccoa, who was reportedly hiding in Stephens County after fleeing a rehabilitation center in Hall County. Authorities had received multiple anonymous tips about McCoy’s location.
McCoy was wanted on multiple felony probation violation warrants out of Dawson, Hall and Stephens counties, according to police. The charges include burglary in the first degree, criminal damage to property in the second degree and felony obstruction of law enforcement officers.
Authorities say McCoy was already on probation for prior convictions in Dawson County, including terroristic threats and criminal damage. His criminal record in Stephens County allegedly includes additional convictions for burglary, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony escape and multiple counts of fleeing or obstructing law enforcement.
Police say McCoy was considered a potential threat to public safety and launched an immediate surveillance operation, supported by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, which also allegedly received corroborating anonymous tips confirming McCoy’s presence in Stephens County.
On April 15, investigators confirmed McCoy’s location at the home and secured a search warrant. At 3:30 p.m., deputies entered the residence and located McCoy allegedly hiding inside the home’s ventilation system.
McCoy was arrested without incident and transported to the Stephens County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including felony probation violation (three counts), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and obstruction of law enforcement officers.
Also arrested at the scene was Ansley Smith, 23, of Toccoa. Investigators allege Smith assisted McCoy in evading capture. She was taken into custody and charged with hindering apprehension of a criminal.
The investigation remains ongoing.
