BREAKING NEWS: Four killed in Hampton mass shooting; suspect identified as Andre Longmore

July 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A mass shooting incident Saturday morning in Hampton has left four people dead. Authorities say the incident occurred at approximately 10:45 a.m. in the Dogwood Lakes area. The victims were shot and killed at four separate locations, all within close proximity. The suspect has been identified as Andre Longmore, who is […]

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Two armed bank robbery suspects in custody; two remain at large

August 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A high speed chase resulted in the apprehension of two men in connection with the Friday afternoon armed robbery of the Griffin branch of Regions Bank located at 327 W. Taylor St. Officers of the Griffin Police Department Uniform were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery at the bank […]

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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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Four arrested Thursday in SCSO narcotics case

February 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A Thursday operation of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of three additional agencies, resulted in the arrests of four people on array of charges with counts including narcotics possession and distribution, child endangerment and elder abuse. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, the SCSO Special […]

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