Update: Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Walton County

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

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Douglasville, GA

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.

GBI Investigates Homicide in Monroe, GA

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.

Arrest in the Shooting Death of Abdul Lucas

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.

Synthetic Opioid U-47700 in Georgia

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.

Southside Savannah Shooting

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.

GBI Investigates Shooting Incident in Atlanta, GA

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.

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Use of Force Incident in McDonough, GA

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.                             

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in East Point, GA

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.         

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Cobb County, GA

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.