Arrest Made in GBI Rape Investigation

Dahlonega, GA (November 14, 2018) – On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jose Luis Amaro Vazquez, 33, of Mexico, in Dahlonega, GA.

Camden County Death Investigations

Camden County, Ga (November 9, 2018) – On Thursday, November 8, 2018, law enforcement agencies in Camden County responded to four separate deaths.   The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the St.

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Gilmer County

Ellijay, GA (November 7, 2018) – On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation in the area of Quarles Lane in Ellijay, GA.

GBI and Cherokee County School System Partnered to Host Youth Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit

Canton, GA (November 6, 2018) – On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Fatality Review Unit hosted a Youth Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit at Cherokee County Conference Center @ The Bluffs in Canton.

“Operation Paladin” Targets On-line Child Predators

(Bartow County - 11/5/2018)  –  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), and the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, 20

Charlton County Death Investigation

St. George, GA (October 30, 2018) – On Tuesday, October 30, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Charlton County Sheriff’s Office to assist in a death investigation.  Three deceased individuals were located in their residence at 1418 St.

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Monroe County

Monroe County, GA (October 29, 2018) – On Monday, October 29, 2018, at approximately 11:47 a.m., the GBI was requested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation at 149 Martha Lane in Monroe County, GA.

GBI Makes Additional Arrest in August 2018 Toccoa Murder Investigation

Toccoa, GA (October 26, 2018) – On Friday, October 26, 2018, the August 2018 murder investigation of Joel Keshon Green, 18, was presented to a Stephens County Grand Jury. As a result of the presentation, warrants were issued for Demetrius Sanchez Smith, 29, of Toccoa, Georgia.

GBI Makes Arrest in 2017 Toccoa Shooting

Toccoa, GA (October 24, 2018) – On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Valonta Jamal Ochari Cantrell, 26, of Cornelia, for the August 2017 shooting of a female resident of 614 S. Pond Street Toccoa, Georgia.

GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting in Gwinnett County

Snellville, GA (October 22, 2018) – On Monday, October 22, 2018, the GBI was requested by the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) to conduct an officer involved shooting investigation at 2552 Mistletoe Lane, Snellville, GA.