SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Cowan Road Elementary and Middle schools are on lockdown as personnel of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office investigate an alleged armed robbery and shooting. “A man walking home from work was robbed in Tyus Park,” said Capt. Tony Ranieri, of the Criminal Investigation Division. “Shots were fired at the victim, and […]
Cowan Road Elementary and Middle schools on lockdown following nearby shooting
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New airport at standstill pending federal approval
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Although officials of the city of Griffin, Spalding County and the Griffin-Spalding County Airport Authority have approved plans to move the proposed new airport forward, it remains at a standstill pending Federal Aviation Administration approval. Dick Morrow, who serves on the Griffin Board of Commissioners and as chairman of the Airport […]
Two SCFD personnel charged in drug case convicted in US federal court
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two Spalding County firefighters facing felony charges in connection with a joint Spalding County Sheriff’s Office/Griffin Police Department narcotics investigation were on Tuesday convicted on all counts in US Federal Court. SCFD Battalion Chief Tyrone Coggins and Firefighter Michael Owens had been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of […]
FBI conducts joint GPD-SCSO hostage rescue training
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: FBI personnel were recently in Griffin to conduct hostage rescue and barricaded suspect training for the Griffin Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) and Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit. According to Lt. Darrell Dix, the GPD’s training officer, FBI hostage rescue agents conducted the training at no cost to […]
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GPD officer struck by vehicle transported to ER
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A Griffin Police officer was transported to the emergency room of Spalding Regional Hospital Thursday morning after being struck by a passing vehicle as he worked a prior wreck. Officer Jeff Gauldin was working a wreck at Highway 16 near the bridge construction when he was struck. Authorities say Gauldin sustained […]
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DA speaks on decision to seek death penalty against alleged killer of Officer Kevin Jordan
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Michael Bowman, the Griffin man who stands accused in the shooting death of Griffin Police Department Officer Kevin Jordan, will face the death penalty when he stands trial. Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard and Spalding County Senior Assistant District Attorney Kimberly Schwartz on Friday filed notice of intent to […]
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Three men shot during armed robbery; GPD seeking two suspects
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Three Griffin men are recovering from gunshot wounds sustained Wednesday night in what law enforcement officials say was an attempted armed robbery at 901 Ray Street. According to Lt. Mike Richardson, of the Griffin Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, the incident followed many hours of drinking and gambling. “All these guys […]
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Police seek public’s assistance in identifying suspect
STAFF REPORTS ::: The Griffin Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a person of interest in an investigation into a series of fraudulent checks being passed in the eastern and southern metro Atlanta area. These photographs are of a white male subject who may have information on a series of checks that were cashed […]
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GPD arrests two on multiple felony fraud charges
STAFF REPORTS ::: The Griffin Police Department has arrested two local women after an investigation into a series of fraudulent financial card transactions. Investigator Keith Dryden, who is assigned to fraud investigations, reports that 32-year-old Jessica Lynn Shepard and 22-year-old Demi Michelle Rodgers have both been arrested and charged with a total of nine felony […]
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County Board of Commissioners sets millage rate
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Board of Commissioners has unanimously vote to set the county’s millage rate at 16.01, which means it will remain the same as the 2013 rate. The Griffin-Spalding County School System also met Monday and its recommended millage rate is 19.47, also the same as in 2013. The Spalding […]
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Kidnapping suspect apprehended; deplorable conditions led to removal order
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Kenneth Greg Owens, the Griffin man being sought for allegedly kidnapping two of his children, has been apprehended by the Griffin Police Department. According to Lt. Mike Richardson, of the GPD Criminal Investigation Division, the past 24 hours was crucial to the case. “During the last 24 hours, investigators from the […]
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Griffin Police Department responds to “The Purge” threat
STAFF REPORTS ::: The Griffin Police Department on Wednesday released a statement regarding “The Purge” meme circulating on social media sites. The press release states the GPD is very aware of the so-called “Purge” event that is circulating throughout social media claiming there will be such an event in Griffin this Friday night, Aug. 29. […]
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GPD investigating Wednesday night shooting incident
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department is investigating a case of entering auto and aggravated assault that occurred Wednesday night at the Griffin Crossings apartment complex. According to Lt. Mike Richardson, of the Criminal Investigation Division, the incident began as an alleged case of entering auto. “A witness saw two black males allegedly […]
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Wednesday afternoon shooting victim dies at Atlanta Medical Center
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Robert Murray Jr., the 39-year-old victim of a Wednesday afternoon shooting, has died at Atlanta Medical Center. Griffin Police Department Chief Steve Heaton said Murray Jr. sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest at his place of employment – Robert’s Collision Center, located at 1416 Meriwether St. – which is […]
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Shooting leaves one man critically wounded; suspect in custody
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A Wednesday afternoon shooting has left Robert Murray Jr., age 39, in critical condition with a single gunshot wound to the chest. Officials of the Griffin Police Department say the suspect, 29-year-old Christopher Willis is in custody and has been transported to the Spalding County Jail. According to Chief Steve Heaton, […]
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