ID thief swipes $70K then gets tracked across states and busted by detective
Detective cracks $70K fraud case leading to out-of-state arrest OAKLAND, N.J. — A suspected identity thief who allegedly stole $70,000 from a local resident was tracked across state lines and arrested after…
Claxton Woman Arrested for Multiple Drug Charges
Claxton, GA (December 20, 2021) – After a joint drug investigation, GBI agents and Evans County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested Mary Tillman, 50, of Claxton, GA for multiple drug charges. On Wednesday,…
Three Men Arrested in Muscogee County for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Columbus, GA (December 10, 2021) – On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, and Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, with the assistance of…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Henry County
Ellenwood, GA (December 10, 2021) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in Ellenwood, Henry County, GA. On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Henry County Police…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Camden County
Waverly, GA (December 10, 2021) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in Waverly, Camden County, GA. On Friday, December 10, 2021, the Camden County Sheriff’s…
GBI Investigates Child Death in Evans County
UPDATE: Claxton, GA (December 16, 2021) – On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Daequan Roberts, 21, of Claxton, GA, was arrested for the death of his girlfriend’s 10-month old baby boy that died…
Fed Ex driver pinched for series of home break-ins around Macon County
MACON, GA – During the last several weeks, multiple thefts have been reported in the Highlands area. Detectives with the Macon County Sheriff’s Office have conducted multiple interviews and followed up on…
32-year-old victim in overnight I-75 fatal crash identified
MACON, GA – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single vehicle traffic collision that took place at around 1:30 a.m. The collision occurred on Interstate 75, southbound, near Arkwright…
Couple who raged at Georgia McDonald’s over missing Splenda packet charged
LOCUST GROVE, GA – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man and a woman after their violent outburst at a Locust Grove McDonald’s drive-through window went viral. The couple were…
Trump Endorses Former Sen David Perdue In Bid To Oust Brian Kemp
Former President Donald Trump Monday evening endorsed former Georgia Sen. David Perdue’s primary challenge against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Trump had vowed to back a challenger against Kemp for months after the…
Police in Clayton County shoot and kill gunman
CLAYTON CO., GA – On December 5, 2021 at 11:58 a.m., Clayton County Police Department responded to the 6900 Block of Maddox Road, Morrow, GA in reference to a disturbance between neighbors.…
Clayton County police officer shot and killed responding to double murder, shooting of child
REX, GA – Clayton County Field Training Officer Henry Laxson was shot and killed last night while on duty, responding to a call for service. Officer Laxson responded to a 911 call…
Three dead including police officer as cops ambushed responding to driveby shooting
REX, GA – Three people are dead including a Clayton County Police officer after a woman was gunned down by a driveby shooter. Responding police officers were ambushed by gunfire. On November…
Berrien County Registered Sex Offender Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Ray City, GA (November 29, 2021) – On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, Curtis Dwayne Watson, age 60, of Ray City, Berrien County, GA, was arrested and charged with one count of Sexual…
Man reported missing after leaving house for date with man he met online
JONESBORO, GA – On November 25, 2021, around 2:30 p.m., Clayton County Police Officers responded to the 2800 block of Ridgeview Trail, Jonesboro, GA in reference to a missing person. William Powell…
Suspect shot by Sandy Springs police after lunging at cops with knife
Sandy Springs, GA (November 19, 2021) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in Sandy Springs. On Friday, November 19, 2021, the Sandy Springs Police Department (SSPD)…
Bibb County man shot and killed by police after pointing gun at officers during standoff
Byron, GA (November 18, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Byron, Crawford County, GA. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on…
Chief Deputy of Worth County Sheriff’s Office arrested for cruelty to children
Sylvester, GA (November 16, 2021) – On Monday, November 15, 2021, the GBI arrested Worth County Chief Deputy Raymond Drennen, age 60, and charged him with one count of Violation of Oath…
Man charged for exploitation, battery of 15-year-old child
On Monday, November 15, 2021, the GBI arrested Steve Macallin Thomas, 22, of Garfield, GA. Thomas is charged with two counts of Sexual Exploitation and two counts of Sexual Battery. These charges…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Six Flags Over Georgia
AUSTELL, Georgia — Six Flags Over Georgia — the Thrill Capital of the South — invites guests to celebrate the magic of the season during Holiday in the Park where the park transforms into a festive…
GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Jackson County
Jackson County, GA – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Jackson County, GA. One woman has died in the incident. One Jackson County deputy is critically injured. …