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Griffin Skate Inn security guard arrest warrant hearing cancelled
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The hearing scheduled to be held Tuesday afternoon in Spalding County Magistrate Court to determine if an arrest warrant would be issued against Tommy Scott, a former security...
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Meriwether Co. court official among those arrested on child porn charges
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Two people, including a Magistrate County official, have been arrested in Meriwether County on charges related to child pornography. Meriwether County Magistrate Court Deputy...
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Griffin woman faces multiple child sex charges in case linked to local...
Booking photo provided by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department has arrested Griffin resident Juliana Caroline Patel on numerous child sex abuse...
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One man killed in Friday morning wreck
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: One man was killed early Friday morning in a wreck on Highway 16 in the area of West Poplar Street. Sgt. Robert Thompson, of the Georgia State Patrol-Griffin Post said the wreck...
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GHS students seen in online sex act will not face criminal charges
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::Two Griffin High School students have been administratively disciplined for engaging in a sexual act in online view of other students. Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS)...
View ArticleSchool officials investigating video of Griffin High teacher shouting at...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) is investigating a Monday incident in which a Griffin High School teacher was recorded giving an impassioned speech to some...
View ArticleGPD officer sustains minor injuries in early morning wreck
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::An officer of the Griffin Police Department sustained minor injuries in an early Saturday morning wreck that left his patrol car overturned. GPD Chief Mike Yates said Officer...
View ArticleCorrection to previous article regarding GPD officer’s wreck
SHEILA A. MATHEWS – PUBLISHER’S NOTE :::The GRIP has learned that certain information reported Saturday morning regarding an on-duty wreck involving Griffin Police Department Officer Jessie Piland was...
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GPD Chief will request GSP investigation of officer’s on-duty wreck
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::Griffin Police Department Chief Mike Yates on Sunday clarified a miscommunication regarding an on-duty wreck involving Griffin Police Department Officer Jessie Piland, stating he...
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Pike County boy seriously injured when struck by vehicle Monday afternoon
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: A Pike County boy was seriously injured when he was struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon. According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was attempting to cross Highway 18...
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Griffin BoC to consider compromise in Camellia Hill rezoning request
Developers are seeking rezoning of the property located at 670 S. Hill St., known locally as Camelia Hill. If the city staff recommendation is approved, 12 homes would be constructed on the 4.296-acre...
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Sheriff: Homicide at Griffin motel under investigation
SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred at approximately 4 a.m. Monday at the Quality Inn located on North Expressway. According to Spalding...
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Griffin firefighter charged in child sex abuse case fired
Kevin Burkholder and Juliana Patel facing numerous additional charges Booking photo provided by the Meriwether County Sheriff’s OfficeBooking photo provided by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office...
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Three arrests made in Monday morning murder
STAFF REPORT ::: Three people are in custody, charged in connection with the Monday morning murder of 52-year-old Anthony Reid who was shot at the Quality Inn located at 2014 North Expressway. The...
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Griffin man arrested in Saturday shooting incident
Booking photo provided by the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office. SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Griffin Police Department has arrested 19-year-old Isaac Burks on charges related to a Saturday night...
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SCSO: Arrest made in violent kidnapping
STAFF REPORT ::: A Griffin man, Steven Mash, is in custody charged with kidnapping his ex-girlfriend. The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to the incident by Sandra Duffey, the alleged...
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Griffin woman charged with aggravated child molestation, statutory rape
Booking photo provided by the Spalding County Jail. SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Brianna Haldeman, age 20, of 125 Magnolia Drive, has been arrested and charged with aggravated child molestation and statutory...
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PCSO: Friday afternoon bank robbery under investigation; suspect at-large
STAFF REPORT ::: The Pike County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery that occurred Friday afternoon at the First Bank of Pike in Concord. Investigators say the suspect entered the bank...
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BREAKING NEWS: One person wounded in Saturday shooting
Officers of the Griffin Police Department oversee the removal of a vehicle from Griffin Crossings Apartments, the scene of a Saturday afternoon shooting. Photo submitted by a reader of The GRIP SHEILA...
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GPD: Shooting suspect remains at-large; investigation ongoing
Officers of the Griffin Police Department oversee the removal of a vehicle from Griffin Crossings Apartments, the scene of a Saturday afternoon shooting. Photo submitted by a reader of The GRIP SHEILA...
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