Press Releases: 2017

Update (10/10/17) – The subject in this case has been identified as Jamel Jackson, age 18.  The involved deputy has been identified as Deputy Charles Gillis.

Decatur, GA (10/10/17) – As a result of a proactive undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC), the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hall Cou

Decatur, GA (10/10/17) – As a result of a proactive undercover investigation coordinated by the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit (CEACC), the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hall Cou

Brunswick, Ga (October 10, 2017) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Brunswick Police Department arrested Roger Owens earlier this date for the murders of Carson Sr., Vondell, and Christopher Holliman.  Owens, 22 years old, was charged with three counts of Malice Murder.

Poulan, GA  – On Monday, October 9th, 2017, the Tift Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office requested the GBI’s Sylvester Regional Office to assist the Poulan Police Department with a drug investigation.

Reidsville, GA – On Tuesday, October 10, 2017, Amy Smith Meeks, 46, of Reidsville was arrested and charged with felony theft by taking. Meeks turned herself in to the Tattnall County Sheriff Office on Tuesday afternoon.

Carroll County, GA – On Monday, October 9, 2017, at approximately 3:30 AM, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was requested by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting in Carroll County, GA. 

Update: The subject has been identified as Joshua Mapson, age 22.  Carroll County Sheriff's Office charged him with reckless conduct and loitering.

Murray County, GA - On Tuesday, October 3, 2017, GBI Calhoun was requested by Murray County Sheriff’s Office to investigate allegations of missing money from the Murray County evidence room.

Taylor County, GA - On Tuesday, September 12, 2017, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an investigation into an incident that resulted in the death of Frederick Dean, age 52.