Spalding County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff: Violent assault of C.A.G.E. investigator results in one arrest

November 13, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: Authorities say a recent wreck resulted in the assault on a law enforcement officer and the arrest of one individual. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Nov. 8, at the intersection of Elm Street and Railroad Avenue. Officials say […]

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Sheriff: $1.5 million cocaine seized in joint narcotics operation

November 3, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 2 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit, working in conjunction with the United States Department of Homeland Security, has concluded an in-depth investigation that resulted in the Nov. 1 arrest of two Spalding County residents – Cupertino Mendoza and Iartina Alvizo Zapata, of 3812 High Falls Road. According to a press […]

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The GRIP responds with objection to subpoena demanding production of records in federal trial

October 10, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has responded to a subpoena in a federal civil rights trial demanding Publisher Sheila Mathews produce work product associated with multiple investigative reports primarily involving the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office. The subpoena was issued as part of Civil Action No. 3-15-CV-163-TCB – Jessica Kelley, et al. v. Captain David […]

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SCSO identifies deputy involved in fatal shooting; POST records detail training history

September 29, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office has identified the officer involved in Wednesday’s fatal shooting incident as Bryan Head, a three-year veteran of the agency. While responding to a call requesting a welfare check at the residence of Guy Lynn Scott Jr., Head fired two shots, with both striking Scott. According to […]

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Sheriff: Man killed in officer involved shooting was armed in back of his residence

September 28, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 2 Comments

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A Spalding County man, Guy Lynn Scott Jr., age 48, was shot and killed at his residence Wednesday night by a deputy of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office. Scott was previously employed by Spalding County, having worked between the Correctional Institution and the Detention Center from approximately 1991 to 2000. He […]

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Sheriff: One person killed in officer involved shooting

September 28, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The GRIP has confirmed one person was shot and killed Wednesday night by a deputy of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Darrell Dix, the deputy involved in the shooting was uninjured in the incident. Neither the decedent nor the deputy have been identified. Dix has requested the Georgia […]

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SCSO Special Ops Unit makes “significant” meth arrest

September 21, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A lengthy investigation conducted by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit resulted in the arrest of David Dover, of 513 Johnny Cut Road, on multiple felony counts related to distributing methamphetamine in Spalding County. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, the investigation revealed Dover had an […]

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Eight arrested on variety of drug, weapons and cruelty to children charges

September 6, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 4 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: The execution of two search warrants resulted in the arrests of multiple adults and the removal of several children from what has been described as “deplorable” within the Howards Mobile Home Park. According to a press release from Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the Special Operations Unit on Aug. 24 completed an […]

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Search warrant results in numerous drug, weapon and gang charges

September 4, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: A search warrant jointly-executed by agents of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit and the Griffin Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit resulted in a variety of felony and misdemeanor narcotics, gang or weapons-related charges against three individuals. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the […]

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Jake the Dog continues to fight for his life after being rescued in felony animal cruelty case

August 28, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 1 Comment

SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Jake the Dog is now a smiling frisky pup, but most importantly, he is safe and fighting his way to good health. Jake was discovered and rescued by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office when deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant. He was located in the back yard of a residence […]

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Internet purchase, child custody exchange location now available at Sheriff’s Office

August 14, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office now has areas designated as “Internet Purchase Exchange Locations”. “We have had several inquiries about a designated location at the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office for internet purchase exchanges, and use as child custody exchange sites. Within the last few days we have upgraded our video system to […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Investigators on scene of child drowning

August 7, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 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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Three arrested in case of felony animal cruelty

August 3, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit, while in the process of executing an arrest warrant, uncovered a case of alleged animal cruelty that resulted in the arrest of three individuals. According to a press release issued by Sheriff Darrell Dix, at approximately 9:46 on Aug. 2, deputies with the Spalding […]

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Sheriff: 34-year-old cold case reopened and under active investigation

July 24, 2017 by Sheila Mathews 3 Comments

STAFF REPORT ::: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), in cooperation with Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Ben Coker’s Office, have reopened the investigation in to the 34-year-old cold case murder of Timothy Coggins. Timothy Coggins’ body was found on a power line off Minter Road in Sunnyside […]

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Sheriff: Known gang member arrested on multiple felony charges

July 11, 2017 by Sheila Mathews Leave a Comment

SUBMITTED ::: According to Sheriff Darrell Dix, deputies from the Fugitive Apprehension, Special Operations and C.A.G.E. units recently responded to a report of a large crowd in the 1600 block on North Hill St. Dix said upon their arrival, they identified Donnie Dunbar, a man the SCSO describes as a known gang member, as he […]

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