Georgia Bureau of Investigation Press Releases

• Published on July 1, 2023 - 00:39 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Arrests Laurens County Man & Woman in Connection to Case Involving Missing East Dublin Man

  Laurens County, Georgia (June 29, 2023) - The GBI has arrested and charged Edwin Lamar Wilkinson, age 60, of Laurens County, Georgia with the following: malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a …

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• Published on June 30, 2023 - 20:56 GMT

  

  Read more about Mother Arrested in Moultrie Child Abuse Case

  Moultrie, Georgia (June 29, 2023) – On June 27, 2023, around 3:00 p.m., GBI agents and Colquitt County investigators arrested and charged Juni Benavides, age 19, with Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree, and Cruelty to Children in the 2nd Degree. She was …

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• Published on June 30, 2023 - 20:56 GMT

  

  Read more about One Man Arrested for Felony Drug Charges and One Man Wanted Following a Drug Investigation in Americus, GA 

  Americus, GA (6/29/2023) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested Travus Angry, age 42, of Americus, Sumter County, Georgia, and charged him with multiple felony drug and weapons charges following a drug investigation by the GBI Southwestern …

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• Published on June 30, 2023 - 19:45 GMT

  

  Read more about One Man in Custody Following Deadly Shooting in Wilkes County, GA

  Wilkes County, GA (June 30, 2023) – On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Cedric Antonio Norman of Washington, Georgia, turned himself in to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office in connection to the shooting death of Deondra Barksdale, age 23, also of Washington, …

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• Published on June 30, 2023 - 19:45 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Forensic Pathology Fellows Graduate from 2022-2023 Forensic Pathology Program

  Decatur, GA (June 30, 2023) - The GBI is proud to announce the graduation of two forensic pathology fellows from the 2022-2023 forensic pathology program.  After graduation, Dr. Samantha Mattox & Dr. Romana Mayer will be staying with the GBI as …

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• Published on June 28, 2023 - 21:22 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Arrests Montgomery County Man in Shooting Investigation 

  Montgomery County, Georgia (June 28, 2023) - The GBI has arrested and charged Hunter Blake Kersey, age 27, of Montgomery County, Georgia with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Assault.  On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at around 7:20 p.m., the GBI was …

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• Published on June 28, 2023 - 17:11 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Houston County, GA

  Centerville, GA (June 27, 2023) - The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Centerville, Houston County, Georgia. The Warner Robins Police Department asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Sunday, June 25, 2023. One man, …

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• Published on June 28, 2023 - 14:05 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Director Mike Register Returns from Executive Training in Israel

  ATLANTA — Director Michael Register of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has returned to Georgia from Israel after an intensive two weeks of public safety leadership training with the country’s top police executives. Register headed a 20-member …

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• Published on June 22, 2023 - 22:57 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Atlanta, Georgia

  Atlanta, GA (June 22, 2023) –   The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. One man was taken to …

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• Published on June 22, 2023 - 22:57 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Arrest of Midville Man Helps Solve 14 Armed Robbery Investigations Across the State

  Burke County, GA (June 22, 2023) – The GBI has arrested and charged Cordell John Henry Cobb, 22, of Midville, GA, with Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. The investigation began on June 14, 2023 …

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• Published on June 21, 2023 - 16:43 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Investigates Homicide in Barnesville

  Barnesville, GA (June 21, 2023) – The GBI is investigating a homicide in Barnesville, GA.  The Barnesville Police Department asked the GBI to assist on June 20, 2023. On June 20, 2023, at around 5:50 p.m., the Barnesville Police Department received a 911 …

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• Published on June 21, 2023 - 15:17 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Arrests Thomaston Man in Theft Investigation

  Thomaston, Upson County, GA (June 20, 2023) – The GBI has arrested and charged Chandler Stephen Ranow, 42, of Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia with Theft by Taking. On January 27, 2023, the Upson County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate …

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• Published on June 21, 2023 - 02:32 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Arrests Augusta Man in Death Investigation – Pilot Travel Center Shooting Investigation

  Madison, GA (June 20, 2023) – The GBI has arrested and charged Charles Corbitt, 28, of Augusta, Georgia, with Murder and Aggravated Assault. On June 16, 2023, the Madison Police Department asked the GBI to investigate a shooting incident that occurred at …

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• Published on June 18, 2023 - 15:13 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Investigates Shooting Death in Americus, GA

  Americus, GA (June 18, 2023) – The GBI and the Americus Police Department are investigating a shooting incident that resulted in the death of Ja’Marcus Dariso, age 20, of Americus, GA.  The incident happened on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at around 2:15 a.m. At …

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• Published on June 16, 2023 - 17:52 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Arrests Thomson Police Officer for Violation of Oath of Office and Tampering with Evidence 

  Thomson, GA (June 16, 2023) – The GBI has arrested and charged Angelika McDonald, 40, of Augusta, with Violation of Oath of Office, False Statements and Writings, and Tampering with Evidence. On May 20, 2023, the Thomson Police Department asked the GBI to …

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• Published on June 14, 2023 - 17:44 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Investigates Death in Sylvester, GA

  UPDATE - June 13, 2023: Murder suspect Keymon Brown has turned himself in. He is being held at the Dougherty County Jail.  ORIGINAL RELEASE: Sylvester, GA (June 12, 2023) – The GBI has secured murder and aggravated assault warrants for Keymon Brown, age 19 …

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• Published on June 12, 2023 - 00:47 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Cobb County, Georgia

  Marietta, GA (June 11, 2023) –  The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia. The Cobb County Police Department (CCPD) asked the GBI to conduct an independent investigation on Saturday, June 10, 2023. One man, …

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• Published on June 6, 2023 - 19:39 GMT

  

  Read more about GBI Arrests Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner 

  Dahlonega, GA (June 6, 2023) - The GBI arrested Michael David Young, Tax Commissioner of Lumpkin County, Georgia, on charges related to unauthorized possession of controlled substances.  The GBI was requested by the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office to …

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• Published on June 3, 2023 - 16:56 GMT

  

  Read more about Two Tattnall County Men Arrested Following a Drug Investigation in Glennville, GA

  Glennville, Tattnall County, GA (June 3, 2023) – The GBI arrested Tyatris Bacon, age 34, and Jazmen Bacon, age 37, of Glennville, Tattnall County, Georgia, following a joint drug investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Southeastern Regional …

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• Published on May 31, 2023 - 18:31 GMT

  

  Read more about Three Arrested in Jasper County for the Sexual Exploitation of Children

  Monticello,GA (May 26, 2023) – On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, George Jonathan Robert Scott Ross, age 42, of Monticello, Georgia was arrested and charged with four counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material).  Dillon …

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