SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Following the Nov. 21 resignation of Steve Heaton, who served as chief of the Griffin Police Department since April 2014, Capt. Homer Daniel, as the senior commanding officer, has been named interim chief. Griffin City Manager Kenny Smith said Daniel will hold that position until the hiring process has been completed, […]
Five family members injured in Sunday afternoon wreck
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Five members of one family were injured in a Sunday afternoon wreck at the intersection of North Expressway and Highway 92. Three of those injured were children, the youngest being only one-week-old. According to Sgt. Matt McFarlan, of the Griffin Police Department Uniform Patrol Division, the wreck occurred when a driver […]
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Capt. Homer Daniel named GPD interim chief
STAFF REPORT ::: Capt. Homer Daniel, as senior commanding officer of the Griffin Police Department, has assumed responsibility of day-to-day operations. Daniel has been named interim chief following the resignation of Steve Heaton, who served as chief from April 2014 through November 2015. According to city officials, Daniel will maintain these responsibilities until such time […]
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GPD Operation Wheelin’ and Dealin’ targets street level drug dealers
STAFF REPORT ::: Personnel of the Griffin Police Department Special Investigations Unit with assistance from the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit and the Fayette County Tactical Narcotics Team on Oct. 28 concluded Operation Wheelin’ and Dealin,’ a sale case operation targeting street level drug dealers throughout the city of Griffin and Spalding County. […]
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GPD: Children removed from home in “deplorable” condition
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Three children were removed from their home Wednesday when the Griffin Police Department and the Spalding County Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) discovered they were living in conditions authorities describe as “deplorable.” Sgt. Kelly McKinney, of the GPD Criminal Investigation Division, said she and other law enforcement personnel responded […]
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Sunday morning drive-by shooting wounds one
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, leaving one man wounded. According to Investigator Todd Howard, of the GPD Criminal Investigation Division, the shooting took place at 1701 Park Circle and was reported at approximately 3:40 a.m. Howard said the incident was precipitated by […]
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Griffin PD chief responds to criticism of recruit’s “insensitive” tweet
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A.J. Hammond, a recruit in training with the Griffin Police Department, has drawn harsh criticism following a tweet he posted during Saturday’s University of Georgia-University of Tennessee football game. After Nick Chubb, UGA’s star running back, sustained a significant and season-ending knee injury, Hammond tweeted, “I hope that ended his career! […]
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Chief Steve Heaton resigning from Griffin Police Department
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Grip has learned that Griffin Police Department Chief Steve Heaton has submitted to City Manager Kenny Smith his letter of resignation. Heaton took over the chief of police position April 14, 2014, following the December 2013 restructuring of the GPD that resulted in former chief Frank Strickland’s designation as the […]
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Griffin PD officer resigns following DUI arrest
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Cpl. Chad Moxon, of the Griffin Police Department Uniform Patrol Division, was on Monday, Sept. 21 arrested by the Pike County Sheriff’s Office on charges of DUI and failure to maintain a lane. According to Chief Steve Heaton, Moxon has since voluntarily resigned from the GPD. “I was notified Tuesday morning […]
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GPD: Girl struck by vehicle at bus stop expected to make full recovery
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The six-year-old little girl who was stuck by a Ford Escape early Thursday morning remains in the Intensive Care Unit at Egleston Children’s Hospital, but she is expected to survive her injuries. According to Lt. Curtis Keys, of the Griffin Police Department Uniform Patrol Division, the girl’s father reports her injuries […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Local teacher arrested on multiple felony child sexual assault charges
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Stephen Chapman, age 51, of Griffin, was arrested Friday, Aug. 14, at Griffin High School where he taught math and coached the tennis team. Chapman was arrested on five felony charges including of aggravated rape, aggravated sodomy, incest, aggravated sexual battery and aggravated child molestation. Authorities say the crimes have been […]
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