Press Releases: 2015

Warrenton, GA. – Two people have been arrested in connection with a double homicide that occurred in Warren County, Georgia earlier this year.

Carnesville, GA- Law Enforcement officials are still seeking information to identify the killer of a Franklin County businessman.  Keith Ratliff, manager and co-owner of FPS Industries, Global, LLC, was found dead at his business in Carnesville, GA on January 3, 2013.  Ratliff was discovered by a

Arlington, GA. –On Tuesday November 17, 2015, the Early County Sheriff’s Office requested GBI’s Sylvester Regional Office to investigate an officer involved shooting by an Early County Deputy that resulted in the death of a white male.

Athens, GA - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a former Athens-Clarke County police officer on Friday, November 13, 2015.  Christopher Miller, 26, of Athens, has been charged with Violation of Oath by a Public Officer, a felony, and one count of misdemeanor Theft by Taking. 

Woodstock, GA.

Macon, Georgia - On Monday, November 9, 2015, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Charles Woodall, 34, on multiple counts of Child Molestation and related charges as a result of a criminal investigation launched by the GBI in coordination with the Bibb County District Attorney’s Of

Morrow, Georgia – The Department of Public Safety at Clayton State University has requested the GBI to investigate a shooting that took place last night (November 9, 2015) at approximately 8:15 PM, which resulted in the death of Tyron Davis, 23 years of age.

Thomson, GA. – On Monday, November 9, 2015, the GBI was requested to assist the McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office with an investigation involving an allegation of sexual contact between a Thomson High School teacher and a student enrolled at the school.

Clayton County, GA. – The GBI’s Atlanta Regional Office and the Lake City Police Department are seeking information to identify the person(s) responsible for the death of Kadarius “KD” Bailey, 22. 

Leesburg, GA - On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, David Hans Smith, 43, was arrested by the GBI Thomasville office for Theft by Taking.  Smith was arrested following an investigation into a complaint that Smith had stolen money from the family of deceased Pelham Police Officer John Mucci.  Shortly a