18 year old Robtavious Tuff and 20 year old Paris Mims

Burglary & Entering Auto Arrests Made

In recent weeks, Tift County Investigators have been looking into complaints of Burglary, Entering Auto, and Theft by Taking Motor Vehicle in the area of Highway 125 South.  Efforts from Investigators culminated Friday, November 1st, with the execution of a search warrant which led to multiple arrests. Eighteen year old Robtavious Tuff and his brother, twenty year old Paris Mims, face charges stemming from six separate incidents. At this time, Paris Mims has been charged with 2 counts of Theft by Taking Motor Vehicle, 1 count of Burglary 2nd Degree, 1 count of Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and 1 count of obstruction of an officer. Robtavious Tuff has been charged with 3 counts of Burglary 2nd Degree, 3 Counts of Entering Auto, 4 counts of Theft by Taking Motor Vehicle, 1 count of obstruction of an officer, and 1 count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. The investigation is ongoing and additional warrants may follow.

Sheriff Scarborough would like to thank the Investigators and Deputies involved with these arrests. He would also like to thank public personnel who assisted with the investigation and their willingness to cooperate. With the upcoming holiday season at hand, Sheriff Scarborough hopes everyone will safeguard their home and vehicles by locking their doors and keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity. Anyone with additional information regarding these or any other thefts is urged to contact the Tift County Sheriff's Office.