GBI Makes Arrest in Cuthbert Shooting

Cuthbert, GA (March 12, 2021) – On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the GBI arrested Ontario Tamplin, age 19, of Cuthbert, for aggravated assault. 

Preliminary information indicates that the Cuthbert Police Department requested the GBI to investigate a shooting incident near the area of Iris Gardens Park in Cuthbert.  Cuthbert police officers responded and later found Antrez Pope, age 24, of Cuthbert, suffering from a gunshot wound at his residence.  Pope was transported to Phoebe Putney Hospital in Albany for treatment.  He was treated and released.

Tamplin was transported and booked into the Randolph County Jail.

This investigation is active and ongoing.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cuthbert Police Department at 229-732-2323 or the GBI Sylvester Field Office at 229-777-2080.  Tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.