Coffee Co. Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect for forced sexual assault of 17-year-old

DOUGLAS, Ga. – On September 17, 2025, our office received a report of a sexual assault. Following an investigation, we determined that Jose Carlos Ramirez, a Coffee County resident, used a firearm to force a seventeen-year-old victim into his bedroom, where he sexually assaulted her.

Ramirez has been arrested and charged with Rape, Aggravated Assault, and Kidnapping. Additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.

“As a father, I am devastated that something like this could happen in our county. No one should ever have to endure such trauma. As a father and Sheriff, I am proud of the swift and professional response of our team of detectives. Within just a few hours of the report being made, they ensured the victim received the care and treatment she needed and had Ramirez in jail where he belongs. I want to make it clear that crimes of this nature will not be tolerated in Coffee County. My office is committed to thoroughly investigating these cases and ensuring that justice is served for the victims.

I also encourage anyone who may have been victimized by Ramirez, or by any other sexual predator, to come forward and report it. Every report will be taken seriously and handled with complete confidentiality.

Out of respect for the minor victim involved, no further details will be released at this time.”

-Sheriff Fred Cole
Coffee County Sheriff’s Office

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