David Gibson, former SCSO captain, denied bond

September 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Grip has now learned that David Gibson, formerly the captain of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, has faced a judge for his first appearance hearing and bond was denied. During the first appearance hearing, Gibson was advised of his rights and of the charges brought against him by […]

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David Gibson, former SCSO captain, charged with multiple sex crimes, aggravated assault and other crimes

September 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment

  STAFF REPORTS ::: David Gibson, the former captain over the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, has been arrested by the GBI on nine charges including aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated sexual battery, influencing witnesses, stalking, public indecency, sexual battery and violation of oath of office. Gibson on Thursday morning turned himself […]

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BREAKING NEWS: David Gibson, former SCSO captain, arrested by GBI

September 10, 2015 by 1 Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Grip has learned that David Gibson, formerly the captain over the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, has been arrested by the GBI. Gibson on May 21 retired in lieu of termination following an Internal Affairs investigation involving allegations of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, improper use […]

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Sheriff: Spalding County armed robbery suspect now in custody, facing multiple charges

September 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, 22-year-old Hermon Judon Jackson, of 2808 Sable Chase Blvd., McDonough, has been charged with the Aug. 16, 2015, armed robbery of the Comfort Inn and Suites located at 1905 North Expressway. Jackson faces an additional charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. […]

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Attorney, Sheriff: Legal action not a conspiracy, cover up

August 31, 2015 by 2 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: After confirming the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office did not obtain a search warrant prior to seizing, searching and obtaining pornographic photographs and text messages from a cell phone belonging to David Gibson, formerly the captain of the SCSO Uniform Patrol Division, The Grip has learned of additional activities surrounding the obtaining […]

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Sheriff’s Office seized, obtained evidence from David Gibson’s personal cell phone without search warrant

August 18, 2015 by 5 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Grip has learned the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office did not obtain a search warrant prior to seizing, examining and collecting graphic pornographic photographs and text messages from a personal cell phone belonging to former Capt. David Gibson. The photos and messages – obtained in 2014 – were later used as […]

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Sheriff: Three men arrested on felony entering auto charges

August 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, three individuals were arrested Wednesday and are facing felony charges of entering an automobile. Those arrested include Chad Timothy Brown, age 19, of 12465 Highway 109 W. Meansville;  Derik Webster, age 18, of 32 Meadowlark Road, Griffin; and Nathaniel Kaide Jewan Johnson, age 18, of […]

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Timeline of events surrounding David Gibson’s retirement from Sheriff’s Office

August 8, 2015 by 5 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS Publisher’s note: This is the beginning of a thorough timeline examining the circum­stances surrounding the Internal Affairs investigation of David Gibson, who on May 21 retired in lieu of termination from the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office. The information contained within this timeline was obtained through dozens of Open Records requests and more […]

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Spalding County Sheriff’s Office investigating armed robbery

July 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORTS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged armed robbery that occurred at 10:28 p.m. Monday, July 20, at the Dollar General located at 1523 Zebulon Road. According to Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, an employee walked outside at that time and was confronted by a slim black male wearing black […]

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David Gibson investigation: Court documents differ from Houston Co. Internal Affairs final report

July 23, 2015 by 1 Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The petition for declaratory judgment filed in Spalding County Superior Court that resulted in a temporary restraining order (TRO) sealing the Internal Affairs investigative record of David Gibson, former captain of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Uniform Patrol Division, differs from information provided to Lt. Ronald Brainard, of the Houston […]

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Temporary restraining order voluntarily dismissed in David Gibson investigation

July 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The temporary restraining order (TRO) that had kept sealed the Internal Affairs investigative record involving David Gibson, former captain of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division, has been voluntarily dismissed by the petitioner, Ruby King, who serves as Sheriff Wendell Beam’s secretary. The TRO was granted June 15 by […]

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Sheriff Wendell Beam, David Gibson served notice of lawsuit; $8 million in damages estimated

July 15, 2015 by 5 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Four employees of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office – Karen Law, Kimberly Barnett, Jessica Kelley and Misty Piper – have met a statutory requirement by serving legal notice of their intent to sue former SCSO employee David Gibson and Sheriff Wendell Beam, each in their individual and official capacities. Local officials […]

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Investigation substantiates long-term pattern of sexual harassment at Sheriff’s Office

July 13, 2015 by 2 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Publisher’s note: Through an Open Records request to Spalding County, The Grip obtained three months of emails from the accounts of Spalding County Sheriff Wendell Beam, Capt. Tony Ranieri, of the SCSO Criminal Investigation Division, SCSO Records Clerk Amy Martin and Ruby King, Beam’s secretary. This request yielded the 66-page final […]

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The Grip obtains final report of SCSO Internal Affairs investigation of David Gibson

July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Through a series of Open Records requests, The Grip has obtained substantial information, including the final report of the Internal Affairs investigation, of David Gibson, the former captain over the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division. A 27-year employee of the SCSO, Gibson retired in lieu of termination May 21 […]

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Former Sheriff’s Office captain who retired in lieu of termination now the subject of new investigation

June 25, 2015 by 3 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: David Gibson, formerly a captain of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office who most recently served as head of the Uniform Patrol Division, is the subject of a new investigation being conducted by the Spalding County District Attorney’s Office. Gibson, age 51, a 27-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, on May 21 […]

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