Press Releases: 2015

Sylvester, GA – On August 17, 2015, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Region 15 agents were requested by Sheriff Jeff Hobby to investigate the death of a two year old child at 3410 Highway 112, Sylvester.

Lexington, GA - On August 24, 2015, the GBI responded to a request for assistance from the Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office regarding the investigation of an incident that began as a barricaded gunman and evolved into a vehicle pursuit where gunfire was exchanged with law enforcement.

Lexington, GA - On August 24, 2015, the GBI responded to a request for assistance from the Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office regarding the investigation of an incident that began as a barricaded gunman and evolved into a vehicle pursuit where gunfire was exchanged with law enforcement.

Albany, GA – On July 12, 2015, the GBI was requested by Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul to investigate allegations that Dougherty County School Police Assistant Chief Theotis Gervin inappropriately obtained and used an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card for personal gain.  At

Dawson, GA – On the morning of August 20, 2015, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Sylvester Office, was requested by the Dawson Police Department to investigate the stabbing death of Wesley Williams, age 34. Williams was reportedly stabbed by his girlfriend, Latisha Weaver, age 29, during a do

Dawson, GA – On the morning of August 20, 2015, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Sylvester Office, was requested by the Dawson Police Department to investigate the stabbing death of Wesley Williams, age 34. Williams was reportedly stabbed by his girlfriend, Latisha Weaver, age 29, during a do

Dawson, GA – On the morning of August 20, 2015, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Sylvester Office, was requested by the Dawson Police Department to investigate the stabbing death of Wesley Williams, age 34. Williams was reportedly stabbed by his girlfriend, Latisha Weaver, age 29, during a do

Sylvester, GA – On August 17, 2015, Worth County Sheriff Jeff Hobby requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation assist with a death investigation involving a two year old child.

Chatsworth, GA. – Based upon the ongoing investigation by Murray County Sheriff’s Office and the GBI, Gloria Jane Brown, 64, of 5418 Fredrick Road in Cohutta was arrested today at the Murray County Sheriff’s Office.

Soperton, GA. – The GBI is investigating an alleged assault which occurred on the evening of Tuesday, August 4 at the 221 C Store on Mt. Vernon Road in Soperton. The allegation under investigation is that one man assaulted another man by striking him with his fists while inside the store.