United States Attorney Commemorates National Slavery And Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg highlights efforts by federal, state, and local partners to prevent and combat human trafficking in the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) during National…

Man Formerly from Cedar Rapids Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Firearm After Multiple Felony Convictions

A man formerly from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who possessed a gun after three prior felony convictions was sentenced January 27, 2022, to more than three years in federal prison. Patrick Derone James,…

Woman Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Lottery Tickets From Store Clerk Who Was Just Shot Dead

A woman was arrested on Jan. 24 for theft after taking lottery tickets from an office where a store clerk was lying dead following an armed robbery in Houston County, Georgia, 13…

New York Democrats Unveil New Congressional Map That Is ‘Brutal’ For Republicans

Democrats in New York proposed a new congressional map Sunday that could eliminate half of the state’s Republicans in the House of Representatives. The new lines give Democrats an advantage in 22…

Russia Sends Medical Units To Front Lines At Ukrainian Border

Russia sent medical units to its front lines at the Ukrainian border, fueling speculation Russia is on the precipice of an invasion, The Wall Street Journal reported. The deployment of medical units…

Drug trafficker who attempted to shoot investigators sentenced to nearly 40 years in federal prison

BRUNSWICK, GA: A Liberty County man has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison after a jury found him guilty at trial on drug trafficking and firearms charges. Charles Hyde, 64,…

Biden’s Approval Plummets In The State That Gave Him A Senate Majority

President Joe Biden’s approval rating has plummeted in Georgia, a new poll showed, the state that he narrowly flipped in 2020 and that gave Democrats complete control of Congress weeks later. Just…

U.S. Marshals need public’s help to stop phone scams

SOUTHEAST, GA – The United States Marshals Service (USMS) needs your help to stop several phone scams targeting residents in Coastal Georgia. United States Marshal David L. Lyons reports scammers are impersonating…

Prosecution of violent criminal street gang sends more than a dozen to prison, with others awaiting sentencing

WAYCROSS, GA: A series of sentencings and the guilty plea of a key defendant brings to 36 the number of defendants admitting guilt in Operation Sandy Bottom, the investigation and prosecution of…

Cory Booker, Dems push for permanent child tax credit as ‘A Signature Domestic Policy Achievement’

Five Senate Democrats are urging the White House to prioritize making the expanded child tax credit permanent as part of any potential spending package. The senators, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Sherrod Brown…

D.C. Police Make Arrest in Sierra Johnson Murder Case

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch have announced an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in the 2500 block of…

Massachusetts Man Arrested for Conspiracy to Steal Firearms

William Guerrero, 20, of Brighton, Massachusetts was arrested today on a complaint charging him with participating in a conspiracy to steal firearms from federally licensed firearm…

‘Moving In The Right Direction’: McConnell Praises Biden’s Handling Of Ukraine-Russia Situation

Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said President Joe Biden was “moving in the right direction” when it came to addressing Russian aggression towards Ukraine, Reuters reported. “What I’ve been hearing since…

Couple bringing Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ to Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is one of the fastest growing fast casual brands to date. The brand is spread across 19 states with no intention of slowing down. Crave…

Serial domestic abuser and multi-convicted felon sentenced for gun crimes

ROME, Ga. – A violent Rome-area drug dealer has been sentenced for possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. “Floyd’s…

D.C. Police Need Your Help Identifying Vehicle Involved in Armed Robbery

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle in reference to an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, January…

Barrow County Woman Arrested in Death of Arcade Child

Arcade, GA (January 14, 2022) – On Friday, January 14, 2022, the GBI arrested Sugey Castro-Solis, age 24, of Barrow County, for Felony Murder related to the death of a 23 month…

Walton County Man Arrested in Shooting Death of His Mother

Loganville, GA (January 12, 2022) – The GBI has been requested to assist the Walton County Sheriff’s Office with a shooting death investigation. One woman has died and one man has been…

GBI Investigates Homicide in Snellville, GA

Snellville, GA (January 9, 2021) – On Friday, January 7, 2022, the Snellville Police Department asked the GBI to investigate a homicide which left one man dead and another man injured. …

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Lyons, GA

Lyons County, GA (January 9, 2021) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Lyons, Toombs County, GA. The Lyons Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol asked the…

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