SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A six-year-old girl was critically injured Thursday morning when she was struck by a white Ford Escape. According to Lt. Curtis Keys, of the Griffin Police Department Uniform Patrol Division, the incident occurred as the child was en route to her bus stop. “A group of kids were walking southbound on […]
Young girl struck by vehicle Thursday morning as she walked to bus stop
David Gibson granted bond

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: David Gibson, formerly the captain of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, appeared before Judge Robert M. Crawford in Spalding County Superior Court Monday for a bond hearing on ten charges brought last week by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Gibson, who is charged with aggravated assault, two counts […]
GPD investigating Sunday afternoon shooting
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred approximately 25 minutes ago in the 200 block of W. Quilly St. According to Lt. Curtis Keys, of the GPD Uniform Patrol Division, witnesses are reporting that a two men on foot approached and fired multiple shots towards a separate group of approximately […]
GBI arrest warrants detail criminal allegations against David Gibson
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The arrest warrants obtained by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation against David Gibson, formerly the captain of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, allege criminal wrongdoing dating back as early as 2008. Gibson was arrested by the GBI Sept. 10, when he turned himself in to the Spalding County […]
Officials say no threats of violence have been made against local schools
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Local law enforcement and school officials say they are aware of social media discussions regarding threats of violence tomorrow against school children and teachers, but they have received no information pertaining to any threats in Griffin-Spalding County. According to Judy Parker, executive director of the Griffin-Spalding County School System’s Communications and […]
David Gibson, former SCSO captain, denied bond
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Grip has now learned that David Gibson, formerly the captain of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, has faced a judge for his first appearance hearing and bond was denied. During the first appearance hearing, Gibson was advised of his rights and of the charges brought against him by […]
David Gibson, former SCSO captain, charged with multiple sex crimes, aggravated assault and other crimes

STAFF REPORTS ::: David Gibson, the former captain over the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, has been arrested by the GBI on nine charges including aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated sexual battery, influencing witnesses, stalking, public indecency, sexual battery and violation of oath of office. Gibson on Thursday morning turned himself […]
BREAKING NEWS: David Gibson, former SCSO captain, arrested by GBI
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Grip has learned that David Gibson, formerly the captain over the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, has been arrested by the GBI. Gibson on May 21 retired in lieu of termination following an Internal Affairs investigation involving allegations of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, improper use […]
Sheriff: Spalding County armed robbery suspect now in custody, facing multiple charges

STAFF REPORTS ::: According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, 22-year-old Hermon Judon Jackson, of 2808 Sable Chase Blvd., McDonough, has been charged with the Aug. 16, 2015, armed robbery of the Comfort Inn and Suites located at 1905 North Expressway. Jackson faces an additional charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. […]
Attorney, Sheriff: Legal action not a conspiracy, cover up
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: After confirming the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office did not obtain a search warrant prior to seizing, searching and obtaining pornographic photographs and text messages from a cell phone belonging to David Gibson, formerly the captain of the SCSO Uniform Patrol Division, The Grip has learned of additional activities surrounding the obtaining […]
Dispute between adult male and juvenile female leads to one arrest
STAFF REPORTS ::: According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, a Thursday night disturbance at Ponderosa Mobile Home Park located at 1578 Patterson Road resulted in the arrest of 34-year-old McCormick Randell. Beam reported deputies received a report of the disturbance at 8:34 p.m and their investigation revealed a dispute had occurred between Randell and […]
GPD: Aggravated assault, armed robbery suspect apprehended in the Bronx, NY
STAFF REPORTS ::: Fredrick Earnest Schnell, the second suspect wanted in connection to a June 18 armed robbery at Ma & Pa Grocery, during which a shot was fired, has been apprehended. According to Lt. Mike Natale, of the Griffin Police Department, one suspect, Devontae Young, was quickly apprehended after the incident with the assistance […]
Two arrested in GPD search warrant that nets meth, cocaine and prescription pills
STAFF REPORTS ::: The Griffin Police Department Special Investigation Unit and Specialized Response Team along with the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit on Wednesday executed a search warrant at 625 Poplar St. The operation took place at approximately 5:10 a.m. and resulted in the recovery of methamphetamine, cocaine and prescription pills. Authorities say […]
Five Griffin High School students arrested after two Monday morning fights
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Five Griffin High School students were arrested Monday morning as a result of two separate and unrelated fights. According to Lt. Michael Natale, of the Griffin Police Department, the first incident involved four juveniles and the second involved two additional students. “In the first incident, four students were charged with fighting. […]