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Jasper County deputies arrest two people for sex offender registry violations

Jasper County deputies completed compliance checks on all 42 registered sex offenders in the county and arrested two people. Investigators charged Amber Arnold and Courtlee Taner with multiple violations of the Georgia Sexual Offender Registry.

Where
Jasper County
When
Nov. 3, 2026
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Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Jasper

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  • Jasper County Sheriff's Officeconducting compliance checks and making arrests
  • Amber Arnoldarrested and charged
  • Courtlee Tanerarrested and charged

The facts

  • Jasper County deputies completed compliance checks on all 42 registered sex offenders in the county.1
  • Deputies arrested Amber Arnold and Courtlee Taner.1
  • Investigators charged Arnold and Taner with multiple violations of the Georgia Sexual Offender Registry.1

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  • Jasper County deputies arrested two people after completing compliance checks on all 42 registered sex offenders across the county. Investigators charged Amber Arnold and Courtlee Taner with multiple violations of the Georgia Sexual Offender Registry follo

    Instagram

  • JASPER COUNTY, Ga. - Two registered sex offenders were arrested in connection with alleged registry violations, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office checked residency and employment listed for all 42 registered sex offenders in the cou

    Instagram

  • Jasper County Sheriff’s Report - 11/3/2026

    easttexasbanner.com

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  1. Jasper County deputies arrested two people after completing compliance checks on all 42 registered sex offenders across the county. Investigators charged Amber Arnold and Courtlee Taner with multiple violations of the Georgia Sexual Offender Registry follo Instagram Not rated, November 3, 2026
  2. Jasper County Sheriff’s Report - 11/3/2026 easttexasbanner.com Not rated, November 4, 2026

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