BREAKING NEWS: Investigators on scene of child drowning

August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has confirmed that personnel of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office and Spalding County Coroner Sonny Foster are on the scene of the drowning of a four-year-old child. Responding to a phone call seeking information, SCSO Capt. Dwayne Jones stated, “Investigators are on the scene of a drowning involving a child […]

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SCSO Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrests two; one sought in kidnapping case

July 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit has arrested two men with outstanding warrants. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, at approximately 10:45 a.m. July 11, deputies went to the residence located at 253 Liberty Hill Road attempting to locate Robert Pugh, the subject of […]

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SCSO personnel soon to field Narcan, emergency drug overdose treatment

July 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Personnel of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office will soon be fielding Narcan (naloxone) kits to be used in the event of a drug overdose. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, this potentially-life saving measure is being made possible with the assistance of a local businessman. “With […]

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Search warrant leads to arrest of two; recovery of narcotics and weapons

June 30, 2017 by 5 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: A search warrant executed Thursday at the 597 N. McDonough Road residence of Michael Lee Drummond resulted in the arrest of two men on numerous drug and weapons charges. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the SCSO Special Operations and C.A.G.E. units received assistance from the […]

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Five arrested following burglary, entering auto incidents

June 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has arrested five people in connection with a residential burglary and entering auto case. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, deputies responded to a burglary call at 3:35 p.m. May 29. The residential burglary took place in the 300 block of […]

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SCSO arrests two men on burglary charge

May 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Two Griffin men were arrested Tuesday in connection to an alleged theft at the former Dundee Mill near Sixth Street. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, Sgt. Chadwick and Cpl. Bowlden, of the SCSO Warrant Division, were on patrol in the vicinity of the former Dundee property near Sixth Street when they observed […]

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Murder suspect apprehended by SCSO

May 13, 2017 by 1 Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office on Friday night apprehended a murder suspect being sought in connection to a 2016 homicide. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, personnel of the Special Operations Unit and Warrant Division were on patrol in the area of 615 Northside Drive at approximately 8 […]

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Man shot early Saturday during Griffin motorcycle club music event

May 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at occurred early Saturday at the Wristbreakers Motorcycle Club in north Griffin. According to a press release issued by the SCSO, deputies responded to the MC clubhouse located at 4269 North Expressway at approximately 1:55 a.m. Sheriff Darrell Dix stated deputies were responding […]

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Two transported to hospital following wreck at Moreland Road Elementary

April 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two people sustained what appears to be minor injuries resulting from a Monday afternoon collision in the Moreland Road Elementary School car rider line. According to Capt. Dwayne Jones, of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred when school was dismissing for the day. “The child was getting in grandmother’s […]

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Sheriff Darrell Dix subject of EEOC complaint

March 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Jessica Kelley, the former deputy of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office who has a pending federal law suit against former sheriff Wendell Beam, David Gibson, the former captain of the SCSO Uniform Patrol Division who has been indicted on 11 charges including multiple felonies, and Spalding County, has now filed a […]

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Sheriff: Suspect who allegedly threatened schools, law enforcement in custody

March 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: According to Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, Joseph Miller, the 27-year-old man being sought for allegedly threatening violence against local schools and law enforcement officers, has been apprehended. The GRIP will report additional information as it becomes available.

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Husband charged with murder in death of Sandy Cherry

February 23, 2017 by 3 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Earl Cherry in the alleged murder of Sandy Cherry, of 104 Pine Glen Mobile Home Park located at 1795 N. McDonough Road. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, deputies received a request to conduct a welfare check at that location on […]

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Sheriff: Investigation results in two arrests, dozens of drug and weapons charges

February 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Two Spalding County residents have been arrested on more than two dozen drug related and weapons charges. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, personnel of the SCSO Special Operations Unit, with assistance from the Uniform Patrol Division, conducted an investigation on Feb. 19, that resulted in […]

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SCSO investigating alleged sexual assault

February 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has confirmed that the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a sexual assault that allegedly occurred at Tyus Park on Monday, Feb. 13. According to Capt. Dwayne Jones, the investigation indicates this is an isolated incident. “We are investigating a sexual assault that occurred yesterday at Tyus Park,” Jones […]

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SCSO warrant results in three arrests

February 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested three people while serving one felony violation of probation warrant. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, the SCSO Warrant Division responded to 1029 West Slaton Avenue to serve a felony violation of probation warrant on Steven Hobbs. Deputies made contact […]

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