Press Releases: 2015

Decatur, GA. – The GBI held a press conference today at 3:00 pm at GBI Headquarters to discuss the shooting which occurred in Habersham County last night. A link to the video of the press conference can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGLzbNkv26M.

Social Circle, GA – The Social Circle Police Department requested the GBI investigate a police involved shooting this afternoon.

Cordele, GA – A joint investigation by the Americus office of the GBI and the Cordele Police Department has resulted in the arrest of Jamie Fernandez, 35 year old Hispanic male, who is a councilman for the city of Cordele.  At approximately 8:30 am on Thursday, January 15, 2015 the Corde

Lexington, GA – Human skeletal remains found in Oglethorpe County in 1988 have been identified as Bonnie Marie Houston (born in 1954) from Norfolk, Virginia.  The skeletal remains of Houston were discovered on March 20, 1988, by a couple who had stopped along County Road 190 near State H

Moultrie, GA - On Monday, January 12, 2015, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces that an arrest has been made in the death of Terrell Hawkins, 36, of 1428 Hutchinson Drive, Moultrie.

Savannah, GA - The Georgia Bureau of investigation is conducting a use of force investigation at the Chatham County Jail after 21-year-old Matthew Ajibade died in police custody.

Decatur, GA – GBI agents interviewed Margaret McCollom this afternoon in her hospital room at the Atlanta Medical Center.  Ms. McCollom was shot by Peachtree City Police Chief William McCollom in their home at 103 Autumn Leaf in Peachtree City.  During the interview, Ms.

Decatur, GA.