Georgia Bureau of Investigation Press Releases

• Published on October 6, 2021 - 14:34 GMT

  

  More about Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Announces Guilty Plea of Defendant in GBI Gang and Human Trafficking ...

  Ellijay, Glimer County, GA (October 6, 2021) – Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Alison Sosebee announces a conviction by guilty plea in a gang and human trafficking case against Cordarrel Blandburg, age 28, of Clayton County. Blandburg pled …

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• Published on October 4, 2021 - 16:55 GMT

  

  More about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Crisp County

  Crisp County, GA (October 4, 2021) – On Sunday, October 3, 2021, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the GBI was requested by the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary investigation indicates CCSO deputies …

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• Published on October 2, 2021 - 20:44 GMT

  

  More about GBI Makes Arrest in 2008 Lakeland, GA Murder

  Lakeland, GA (October 2, 2021) – On Friday, September 24, 2021, the GBI obtained arrests warrants and charged Marquis Williams, age 30, and Andrew Johnson, age 36, with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of …

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• Published on September 30, 2021 - 22:40 GMT

  

  More about Fannin County Man Arrested for the Sex Exploitation of Children

  Blue Ridge, GA (September 30, 2021) – On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Richard Shane Arp, age 45, of Fannin County, Georgia, was arrested and charged with three counts of Sexual Exploitation of Children (Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material) and …

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• Published on September 28, 2021 - 17:56 GMT

  

  More about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in DeKalb County

  Decatur, GA (September 25, 2021) – On Saturday, September 25, 2021, the GBI was requested by the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 7:45 a.m., DKPD  …

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• Published on September 28, 2021 - 17:56 GMT

  

  More about Two Men Arrested in Fort Oglethorpe Murder Investigation

  Fort Oglethorpe, GA (September 25, 2021) – On Friday, September, 24, 2021, the GBI and Fort Oglethorpe Police arrested and charged Keishun Rowe, age 18, and Malachi Housley, age 18, both of Chattanooga, TN, with Felony Murder, in connection to the death of …

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• Published on September 28, 2021 - 17:56 GMT

  

  More about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Marietta

  (Marietta, GA) - On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Marietta Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting.  The early investigation indicates that at 6:53 a.m., there was a carjacking near 1438 Peachtree Street in …

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• Published on September 28, 2021 - 17:56 GMT

  

  More about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in LaGrange

  Update: The man involved in this OIS is identified as Ronald McCormick, age 39, of LaGrange. LaGrange, GA (September 28, 2021) – On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at approximately 5:55 a.m., the GBI was requested by the LaGrange Police Department to …

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• Published on September 24, 2021 - 17:47 GMT

  

  More about Local Drug Organization Dismantled Following Several Arrests in Wayne County, Georgia

  Wayne County, GA (September 24, 2021) – On Thursday, September 23, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Southeastern Regional Drug Enforcement Office (SRDEO), Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, and Jesup Police Department executed arrest warrants on drug …

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• Published on September 23, 2021 - 01:39 GMT

  

  More about Man Arrested in Screven County Homicide Investigation

  Coopersville, GA (September 22, 2021) – On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, the GBI arrested Charles Michael Librizzi, 45, of Baxley, Georgia, for one count of Malice Murder. Librizzi is currently in the Screven County Jail. On Monday, September 20, 2021, at …

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• Published on September 22, 2021 - 22:17 GMT

  

  More about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Chamblee

  Chamblee, GA (September 22, 2021) – On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Chamblee Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting.  Preliminary information indicates that at around 6:30 a.m., Chamblee Police …

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• Published on September 20, 2021 - 21:33 GMT

  

  More about Search Warrants in Metro Atlanta Lead to Six Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

  Decatur, GA (September 17, 2021) – A total of seven people were arrested and one molestation victim was identified by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, during a coordinated effort between the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and …

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• Published on September 20, 2021 - 00:37 GMT

  

  More about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Smyrna

  (Smyrna, GA) - On Saturday, September 18, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Smyrna Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting.  Preliminary information indicates that at 3:22 p.m., officers responded to 3014 North Lincoln Trace Avenue, …

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• Published on September 17, 2021 - 18:15 GMT

  

  More about Man Arrested in Americus Homicide Investigation

  Americus, GA (September 17, 2021) – On Friday, September 17, 2021, the GBI arrested Carlos Santana Washington, 38, of Americus, for one count of Felony Murder, two counts of Aggravated Assault and one count of Aggravated Battery. On Tuesday, September 14, …

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• Published on September 16, 2021 - 22:51 GMT

  

  More about Pickens County Man Arrested on Charges Related to the Human Trafficking of a Child for Sexual Purposes

  Jasper, GA (September 16, 2021) – On Monday, September 13, 2021, Pickens County resident, Roland Buchanan, age 67, was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Attempt to Commit the Offense of Human Trafficking, one count of Criminal Attempt to …

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• Published on September 16, 2021 - 19:36 GMT

  

  More about Vidalia Man Arrested in Armed Robbery and Active Shooter Investigation

  Vidalia, GA (September 16, 2021) – On Thursday, September 16, 2021, the GBI arrested Vonnie Harris III, age 22, of Vidalia, and charged him armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, aggravated assault on a peace officer (5 …

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• Published on September 14, 2021 - 14:26 GMT

  

  More about GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Cobb County

  Smyrna, GA (September 14, 2021) – On Monday, September 13, 2021, the GBI was requested by the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD) to investigate an officer involved shooting. Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 9:45 a.m., CCPD officers …

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• Published on September 10, 2021 - 18:42 GMT

  

  More about Arrest Made in Lincoln County Double Drowning

  Lincolnton, GA (September 10, 2021) – The GBI and Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shontover Kirkland, 32 years old, of Augusta, Georgia earlier today and charged her with one count of Reckless Conduct and two counts of Involuntary Manslaughter for …

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• Published on September 9, 2021 - 21:09 GMT

  

  More about GBI and Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office Make Arrest in Elder Exploitation Investigation

  Colquitt County, GA (September 9, 2021) – On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, the GBI and Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office have charged Jean Allison Pignocco, age 54, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, with two counts of Exploitation and Intimidation of Disabled …

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• Published on September 8, 2021 - 00:18 GMT

  

  More about Clarke County Man Arrested for Child Sexual Exploitation

  Athens, GA (September 7, 2021) – On Thursday, August 26, 2021, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit, arrested Justin Coates, 37, of Athens, Georgia. Coates was charged with five counts of Sexual …

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