Press Releases: 2016

Barrow County/Walton County, GA – On November 28, 2016, John Calhoun was arrested by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office following a high speed vehicle pursuit in Walton County.  Prior to his arrest, Calhoun also allegedly assaulted another individual in Barrow County.  The victim was tra

Douglasville, Georgia – On Wednesday, November 23, 2016, the Douglasville Police Department requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate an officer involved shooting in Douglasville, Georgia.

Monroe, Georgia – On Saturday, November 19, 2016, the Monroe Police Department with the assistance of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Athens Field Office began a death investigation at 525 Baron Drive, Monroe, GA.

Rhine, Georgia – Arrests have been made in connection with the shooting death of Abdul Lucas.  Lucas was shot to death at his residence in Rhine, GA on November 1st while in the presence of immediate family members.

Decatur, GA – On November 14, 2016, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) placed U-47700 into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. By its ability to emergency schedule controlled substances, in April, the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy placed U-47700 under Schedule I drug.

Savannah, GA – On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested by the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department (SCMPD) to investigate a  shooting near the intersection of White Bluff Road and Wilshire Blvd.

Atlanta, Georgia – On Thursday, November 17, 2016, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate a shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia.

McDonough, Georgia – On Saturday, November 12, 2016, at approximately 11:40 PM, the McDonough Police Department (MPD) requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate an officer involved use of force incident occurring in McDonough, Georgia.                             

East Point, Georgia – On Friday, November 11, 2016, at approximately 4:30 AM, the East Point Police Department (EPPD) requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate an officer involved shooting in East Point, Georgia.         

Cobb County, Georgia – On Sunday, November 6, 2016, the Cobb County Police Department requested the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to investigate an officer involved shooting in Cobb County, Georgia.