Law Enforcement Seeking Assistance in Locating Murder Suspect in Lincoln County Double Murder

Lincolnton, GA – On December 28, 2013, at approximately 10:38 AM, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call concerning a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Augusta Highway and Old Petersburg Road in Lincolnton, Georgia.  Upon arriving at the accident scene, deputie

Muscogee County Deputy Marshal Alicia Davenport Charged with Reckless Conduct and Violation of Oath by a Public Officer

Columbus, GA - The GBI Office in Columbus initiated a criminal investigation at the request of Muscogee County Marshal Greg Countryman into an incident that occurred at the scene of an accident on October 28, 2013 at Forest Road and Wellborn Drive in Columbus.  After the accident occurre

Shooting in Mt. Airy

Mt. Airy, GA – On Sunday, December 8, 2013, at approximately 12:40 PM, Habersham County Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a shooting at 803 Ivy Hills Circle, Mt.

Shooting in Grady County

Cairo, GA- On Wednesday, December 4, 2013 the GBI office in Thomasville, GA was requested by the Grady County Sheriff’s office to assist with the investigation into the shooting of FLORINE PHILLIPS, 38.  The shooting took place at 185 Donaldson Lane in Cairo where PHILLIPS was shot once

Manner of Death of Teen in Jefferson Determined to be Homicide

Jefferson, GA – The results of an autopsy examination show the death of Cheyanne N. Hair, 16, to be homicide.  The cause of death is not being released at this time because the investigation is active.  Ms.

Arrest Warrants Obtained in Jackson County for Murder of Cheyanne Hair

Jefferson, GA – As a result of the investigation into the death of Cheyanne Hair, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) have obtained arrest warrants for Jonathan Michael Smith, 34, of 1127 Winder Highway, Jefferson.  Smith has been charged wit

Chief Medical Examiner Releases Cause and Manner of Death for University of Georgia Student Rebecca Greene

Decatur, GA – Doctor Kris Sperry, Chief Medical Examiner for Georgia, released the cause and manner of death this afternoon for University of Georgia student Rebecca Greene.  Dr.

Arrest Made in Manassas Drive Homicide

Thomson, GA  - A 16 year old juvenile has been charged as an adult with the murder of Reginald Roberts, 38.  Roberts’ body was discovered by Thomson Police at 336 Manassas Drive when police responded to a 911 call for an ambulance.  It appeared Roberts had been stabbed.  After discoverin

Dawson Mayor Christopher Wright Shot

Dawson, GA – On Thursday night, October 31, 2013, the Dawson Police Department and Terrell County EMS were notified of a shooting on Crawford Street.  Officers responded and learned that the victim was Christopher Wright, the Mayor of the City of Dawson.  Wright was found at his residenc

Commercial Gambling Search Warrant

Lawrenceville, GA  – On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, the GBI’s newly created Commercial Gambling Unit, along with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Department of Revenue and in cooperation with the Georgia Lottery Corporation executed a search warrant at the Sunoco Food M