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Georgia Bureau of Investigation Press Releases

862 Press Releases
  • Published on August 30, 2025 - 20:05 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Henry County

    Henry County, GA (August 30, 2025) - At the request of the Henry County Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Henry County, GA. A minor was shot and injured during the incident. No officers were injured. …

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  • Published on August 29, 2025 - 00:37 GMT

    GBI Arrests Clarkesville Man in Sexual Exploitation of Children Investigation

    Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, GA (August 28, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged Alex Michael Miller, age 36, of Clarkesville, Habersham County, Georgia with Sexual Exploitation of Children. In June 2024, the GBI CEACC Unit began an investigation into …

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  • Published on August 26, 2025 - 02:01 GMT

    GBI Assists in Aggravated Assault Investigation in Hawkinsville, GA

    Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, GA (August 25, 2025) – The GBI is actively assisting the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office with an aggravated assault investigation in Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia. The GBI has arrested and charged Nickelas Adams, …

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  • Published on August 23, 2025 - 02:23 GMT

    GBI Arrests Former Coweta County Department of Corrections Employee for Theft by Taking

    Newnan, GA (August 22, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged Lakina Gay, age 49, of Newnan, Georgia, with five counts of Theft by Taking. On Friday, November 3, 2023, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office requested GBI to conduct an investigation into …

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  • Published on August 22, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

    GBI Assists in Aggravated Assault Investigation in Dublin, GA

    Dublin, Laurens County, GA (August 21, 2025) – At the request of the Dublin Police Department, GBI agents are assisting with an aggravated assault investigation in Dublin, Georgia. The preliminary information indicates that on August 20, 2025, at about 9: …

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  • Published on August 22, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

    Marietta Man Arrested for Distribution of Obscene Material

    Marietta, GA (August 21, 2025) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit has arrested and charged Matthew Clements Abbott, age 36, of Marietta, GA, with Distribution of Obscene Material, 2 counts of Public …

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  • Published on August 22, 2025 - 01:46 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Dunwoody, GA

    Dunwoody, GA (August 21, 2025) - At the request of the Dunwoody Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Dunwoody, GA. Fredrick Hammonds, age 35, was shot and injured in this incident. No officers were injured. …

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  • Published on August 19, 2025 - 20:42 GMT

    GBI Investigates Homicide in Lumber City, GA

    Lumber City, Telfair County, GA (August 19, 2025) – At the request of the Lumber City Police Department, GBI agents are investigating the homicide of Dwayne Clark, age 42, of Lumber City, Georgia. The preliminary information indicates that on August 18, …

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  • Published on August 19, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

    Grand Jury Indicts Man in Candler County Cold Case

    Metter, GA (August 18, 2025) – A Candler County Grand Jury has indicted Paul Thomas Reinberg, age 48, formerly of Metter, GA, for the 2010 murder of Harrison Wayne Olliff, then age 21, of Statesboro, GA. On December 10, 2010, the Candler County Sheriff’s …

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  • Published on August 15, 2025 - 18:58 GMT

    GBI Arrests Augusta Man in Terroristic Threats Case

    Augusta, Georgia (August 15, 2025) - The GBI has arrested and charged Eric L. Loggins, age 53, of Augusta, Georgia, with one count of Terroristic Threats and Acts and one count of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. On July 8, 2025, …

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  • Published on August 15, 2025 - 03:51 GMT

    GBI Investigates Death of a Hawkinsville Man in Pulaski County

    Pulaski County, Hawkinsville, Georgia (August 14, 2025) – At the request of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating the death of Kyle Thomas Bennett, age 40, of Hawkinsville, GA. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office requested the …

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  • Published on August 13, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

    GBI Arrests Perkins Man for Impersonating a Police Officer and Terroristic Threats

    Jenkins County, GA (August 13, 2025) - The GBI has arrested and charged Wayne Leo Chance, age 51, of Perkins, GA, with one count of Disorderly Conduct, four counts of Terroristic Threats, and one count of Impersonating a Police Officer. On August 8, 2025, …

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  • Published on August 12, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting in Quitman County, GA

    Quitman County, GA (August 12, 2025) – At the request of the Quitman County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Quitman County, GA. Maurice Snapp, age 41, of Abbeville, AL, was shot and killed during the incident. …

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  • Published on August 12, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

    Three Arrests Made in Sumter County Aggravated Assault Investigation

    Americus, GA (August 11, 2025) - The GBI has arrested and charged Ashton Pride, age 20, of Smithville, GA with 3 counts of Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, 2nd Degree Criminal Damage to Property, Theft by Taking, Entering Auto, and Possession of a …

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  • Published on August 12, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

    GBI Arrests Twin City Man in Child Molestation Investigation

    Twin City, Georgia (August 11, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged Eddie Olajwon Badie, age 41, of Twin City, GA, with one count of Aggravated Sodomy, one count of Solicitation of Sodomy, one count of Child Molestation and one count of Aggravated …

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  • Published on August 9, 2025 - 17:08 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in DeKalb County

    UPDATE - 8/9/2025:  Patrick Joseph White, age 30, of Kennesaw, GA is the suspected shooter in the incident that occurred on Clifton Rd. near the Emory University campus. ORIGINAL RELEASE:  DeKalb County, GA (August 8, 2025) - At the request of the Emory …

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  • Published on August 8, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

    GBI Arrests Douglas Man In Coffee County Death Investigation

    Douglas, GA (August 8, 2025) – The GBI has arrested and charged Prince “PJ” Thomas, age 18, of Douglas, GA, with Felony Murder, three counts of Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime in connection to the death of …

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  • Published on August 8, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Centerville

    Centerville, GA (August 8, 2025) - At the request of the Warner Robins Police Department and the Centerville Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Centerville, GA. Michael Dwayne Bell, age 37, of Fitzgerald, GA, …

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  • Published on August 8, 2025 - 22:39 GMT

    GBI Arrests 4 Thomson Residents in Cold Case Murder Investigation

    Thomson, GA (August 8, 2025) - The GBI has arrested four individuals from the Thomson area in the murder investigation of Cheryl Newsome and Troy Bennett. After 5 years, GBI agents and Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies have charged Randy Hall, age 39 …

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  • Published on August 8, 2025 - 22:39 GMT

    GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Lavonia

    UPDATE - 8/8/2025:  On August 8, 2025, the GBI obtained arrest warrants for Ty’Ravis Lee Simpson, age 22, of Lavonia, Franklin County, GA for 2 counts of Aggravated Assault on Peace Officer, 2 counts of Possession of Firearm During the Commission of a …

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