High speed chase begins in city of Griffin, ends in Lamar County

October 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A high speed pursuit that began in the city of Griffin ended in Lamar County with the assistance of the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office. According to Lamar County Sheriff Brad White, the chase ended without injury to his personnel or the suspects. “It came down the four lane – 341 – […]

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GPD: Accidental shooting not ruled out in death of 12-year-old boy

May 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The shooting death of a 12-year-old boy remains under investigation by the Griffin Police Department. The boy was killed Saturday night in the 600 block of Hammock Drive. GPD Public Information Office Lt. Daniel Jett on Sunday said investigators are not yet releasing the victim’s name. “I cannot confirm that,” he […]

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12-year-old Griffin boy killed in shooting

May 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A 12-year-old Griffin boy has died after being stuck by gunfire in a Saturday night shooting. The Griffin Police Department responded to a call involving a juvenile shot at 7:41 p.m. PIO Lt. Daniel Jett later confirmed to The GRIP the child did not survive. Investigators of the GPD Criminal Investigation […]

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Griffin PD investigating shooting of juvenile

May 9, 2020 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A juvenile was shot Saturday evening in an incident on Hammock Street. Officers at 7:41 responded to a call at 608 Hammock St., and the GPD Criminal Investigation Division remains on scene as of this report. GPD Public Information Officer Lt. Daniel Jett said he was unable to confirm the juvenile’s […]

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Third shooting in three days under investigation

December 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: For the third time in three days, a Griffin home has been struck by many rounds of gunfire. Officers of the Griffin Police Department Uniform Patrol Division on Wednesday responded to 322 N. 5th St., in reference to a report of shots fired. “Upon my arrival myself and several other officers […]

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Friday afternoon shooting under investigation

September 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A Friday afternoon shooting that wounded one person is being investigated by the Griffin Police Department. According to a press release issued by GPD Public Information Officer Lt. Daniel Jett, officers responded at 2:02 p.m. to a report of a person shot in the 400 block of N. 8th Street. In addition […]

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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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Nearly six-hour SWAT standoff results in warrants for Griffin man’s arrest

May 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A domestic-related call with a person threatening suicide Monday afternoon resulted in a SWAT callout for the Griffin Police Department. Lt. Daniel Jett, the public information officer for the GPD, said that while en route to the location, officers were advised by Spalding E911 that 22-year-old Javon Goodman was threatening suicide […]

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