Winder Police Department

Thank you to Anne Obermeyer for creating this beautiful K9 Quilt of Honor for Winder Police Department K9 Max.
The handcrafted quilt recognizes the dedication and service of working K9s. Pictured with Max is his handler, Cpl. Hunter Cureington.
The K9 Quilt of Honor program was founded in 2020 to honor law enforcement, military, and fire search and rescue working K9s across the country.
Thank you, Anne, for recognizing K9 Max and the service of all working K9s. 🐾💙

Conviction Secured in R**e Investigation Following Negotiated Plea
The Winder Police Department announces a plea in the criminal prosecution of 47-year-old Daniel Barrios Catalan of Winder, Georgia. On May 29, 2026, Catalan entered a negotiated plea agreement in Barrow County Superior Court, pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault with Intent to R**e and False Imprisonment.

Under the terms of the negotiated plea agreement accepted by the court, Catalan was sentenced to 20 years to serve 15 in confinement followed by 10 years of probation to serve consecutively.

The conviction stems from an investigation initiated on March 4th, 2025. Winder Police officers responded to an area hospital following a report from a mandated reporter of a possible sexual assault against a patient who had come to the hospital for medical treatment. Through detailed forensic analysis, witness interviews, and other investigative efforts, detectives identified Catalan as the primary suspect. At the time of the incident, Catalan was the restaurant manager of the former Latin Flavors restaurant in Winder, Georgia where the assault was determined to have initiated.

"This conviction is a direct result of the coordinated efforts of the Winder Police Department and the Piedmont Judicial Circuit’s District Attorney’s Office," said Winder Police Chief Fullington. "The negotiated plea ensures swift justice, holds the offender accountable, and spares the victim from the emotional burden of a prolonged trial."

During National Police Week, we recognize the men and women who serve and protect our communities every day with courage, professionalism and dedication.
Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we also pause to remember the officers who gave their lives in the line of duty and the families, friends and fellow officers who carry that loss with them.
The Winder Police Department serves our community 24 hours a day, often in difficult and challenging situations, with a commitment to keeping Winder safe. Thank you to our officers, dispatchers and support staff for the work you do each day in service to others.
Please join us in thanking the members of the Winder Police Department during National Police Week.