Search warrant results in numerous drug, weapon and gang charges

September 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A search warrant jointly-executed by agents of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit and the Griffin Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit resulted in a variety of felony and misdemeanor narcotics, gang or weapons-related charges against three individuals. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the […]

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GPD: Gunfire, standoff ends without serious injury

August 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department Special Response Team (SRT) on Sunday was activated in response to a standoff following multiple calls reporting shots fired. According to a police report filed by GPD Officer Tyler Farrell, the incident occurred at 738 S. 9th St., after Spalding E911 reported receiving three calls referring to […]

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Reward being offered for information in Thursday home invasion, murder

August 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department is now offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Thursday morning murder of 36-year-old Quentin D. Poole. Poole sustained multiple gunshot wounds in what authorities are describing as a “likely” home invasion that occurred at approximately 1 […]

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Murder victim identified

August 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department has identified the victim in an early Thursday murder as 36-year-old Quentin D. Poole. According to GPD Chief Mike Yates, Poole sustained multiple gunshot wounds during what appears to be a home invasion at 815 Slaton Avenue. The incident was reported to authorities at approximately 1 a.m. […]

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Police: Home invasion, murder appear to be drug-related

August 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department is reporting an apparent home invasion has resulted in the death of a Griffin man. Authorities are not yet releasing the victim’s identity pending notification of his next of kin. “We’re having some difficulty with that,” Yates said. According to GPD Chief Mike Yates, the incident occurred […]

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BREAKING NEWS: GPD investigating homicide, “likely” home invasion

August 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has confirmed the Griffin Police Department is actively investigating a murder. GPD Chief Mike Yates was contacted after The GRIP received information that the murder had occurred during the commission of a home invasion. Yates confirmed the homicide and said “home invasion likely.” The GRIP is actively following this case […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Local karate instructor charged with child molestation

August 9, 2017 by 3 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A local karate instructor has been arrested by the Griffin Police Department and charged with child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes. According to Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates, Daniel George has been arrested and charged in connection to a complaint filed by a parent. Filed by former […]

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Griffin PD officers scheduled hours reduced by change to 10-hour shifts

August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: After being contacted by concerned individuals and upon receipt of a letter from a “concerned citizen,” all of which pertained to a schedule change for officers of the Griffin Police Department’s Uniform Patrol Division, The GRIP reached out to Chief Mike Yates seeking information on the issue. Of concern to some […]

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Second agency had concerns about officer later hired by GPD

August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Prior to his employment with the Griffin Police Department, Tyler Cooper worked for three other agencies – the Georgia Department of Corrections, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and the Butt’s County Sheriff’s Office. The GRIP previously reported multiple incidents allegedly involving Cooper at the Butt’s County Sheriff’s Office that culminated with […]

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GPD confirms second officer under investigation

August 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has confirmed that Sgt. Dwayne Hancock, of the Griffin Police Department, is the subject of an Internal Affairs investigation. This follows a report two days ago that Lt. Curtis Keys is under formal investigation. Upon receiving information pertaining to this investigation, an Open Records request was submitted to the […]

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Griffin Police Department now equipped with Narcan

August 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SUBMITTED ::: The Griffin Police Department has announced receipt of Narcan, which officials describe as a “lifesaving drug.” Narcan is used to help save the life of a victim of an opioid overdose. Authorities say Narcan will only reverse the effects of a person having an opioid overdose. The rescue kits that will be utilized […]

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GPD Lt. Curtis Keys subject of Internal Affairs investigation

August 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has confirmed that Lt. Curtis Keys, of the Griffin Police Department, is the subject of an Internal Affairs investigation. Upon receiving information pertaining to this investigation from two separate sources, an Open Records request was submitted to the city of Griffin. In response, city officials stated that the investigation […]

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Matthew Boynton: The evidence and investigation that led to his arrest

July 31, 2017 by 18 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The July 29 arrest of former Griffin Police Department Officer Matthew Boynton stemmed from a theft report filed Dec. 19, 2016, by his former wife, Jessica Lester. The subsequent investigation was short-lived, with it having been deemed a “civil matter.” However, with the later discovery of previously-unknown evidence, it evolved into […]

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Police: Known gang leader arrested

July 28, 2017 by 2 Comments

SUBMITTED ::: A July 26 traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Andre Noble, who authorities identify as a known gang leader. According to a press release issued by the Griffin Police Department, the traffic stop was conducted by Georgia State Patrol Trooper T. Flournoy, who stopped a white Mercedes for allegedly speeding in the […]

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Details emerge regarding animal cruelty complaint against GPD officer

July 20, 2017 by 4 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A Thursday afternoon Facebook post accusing an officer of the Griffin Police Department of animal cruelty led to calls for the officer’s termination. Posted under a Facebook account identified by the name Jordin Elizabeth Mitchell, the complaint read, “I’ve never been so appalled by an officer before.” It went on to […]

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