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SCSO, GPD serve arrest warrant netting multiple arrests on narcotics, gang...
STAFF REPORT ::: According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the SCSO Special Operations Division and the Griffin Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit...
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Embrace each of life’s “last times” – the moments that will never come again
MARIA MCCOY – COLUMNIST ::: The funny thing about “the last time” is that you rarely ever get the opportunity to know, understand and appreciate that it’s the last time. One minute, you’re buying Iron...
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Middle school student charged in Monday weapon incident
STAFF REPORT ::: According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, a 13-year-old male Rehoboth Road Middle School student was on Monday, Jan. 9, charged with possessing a...
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Sheriff: Pursuit of vehicle ended prior to wreck that caused serious injuries
STAFF REPORT ::: One Griffin man sustained potentially life threatening injuries and others were less seriously wounded in a Tuesday morning wreck on Taylor Street. According to a press release issued...
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RICO investigation results in multiple arrests; property seizures at Griffin...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: Three Griffin residents – including two local business owners – have been arrested following a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) investigation that...
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SCSO: Saturday home invasion leads to kidnapping, aggravated assault
STAFF REPORT ::: A Griffin man on Saturday was arrested following an alleged home invasion that authorities say resulted in a kidnapping and numerous additional felonious acts. According to a press...
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Registration upcoming for SCSO Junior Deputy trip to Washington D.C.
STAFF REPORT ::: Long anticipated by hundreds of students, registration for the 2017 Junior Deputy trip to Washingon D.C. will soon take place. A press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell...
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Sheriff’s Office searching for woman whose whereabouts are unknown following...
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to locate the female driver of a wrecked vehicle who has not been seen or heard from since prior to the early Wednesday incident....
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Search warrants results in two arrests, third suspect being sought
STAFF REPORT ::: Two women were arrested Wednesday night and additional arrest warrants will been taken for a third individual following the execution of a search warrant on Beaver Road. According to...
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Search warrant results in two arrests, seizure of narcotics and firearms
STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit and the Griffin Police Department CAGE Unit on Saturday, Jan. 21, executed a search warrant that resulted in two arrests...
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Sheriff: Two men arrested on meth charges currently on probation
STAFF REPORT ::: A Sunday traffic stop resulted in the arrests of two men on a variety of drug related and other charges. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, an...
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GPD investigating Waffle House armed robbery reported Friday
STAFF REPORT ::: The Griffin Police Department on Friday, Jan. 20, responded to the Waffle House located at 1408 Highway 16, following the report of an armed robbery. According to the incident report...
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Two people charged in connection with Saturday night El Charro parking lot...
STAFF REPORT ::: The Griffin Police Department has charged two individuals in connection with a Saturday night incident that occurred in the parking lot of El Charro Mexican Restaurant. According to a...
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Authorities identify woman killed in Thursday afternoon wreck
STAFF REPORT ::: The Spalding County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday afternoon responded to a report of a wreck on State Route 16 (Newnan Road) east of Maloy Road. According to a press release issued by...
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Sheriff swears in personnel; details his expectations
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: As one of his official acts, Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix swore in his Sheriff’s Office and Detention Facility personnel. This also presented an opportunity for Dix to...
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Four arrested Thursday in SCSO narcotics case
STAFF REPORT ::: A Thursday operation of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of three additional agencies, resulted in the arrests of four people on array of charges with counts...
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Two middle school students charged after Friday fight with injuries
STAFF REPORT ::: Two middle school students are facing charges following a Friday afternoon fight. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix, the incident involved two...
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GPD, SCSO searching for missing elderly man
SUBMITTED ::: Sheriff Darrell Dix reports that deputies from the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office are assisting officers from the Griffin Police Department search for a missing person. The helicopter...
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Defense: Michael Bowman’s “broken brain made him pull the trigger”
SHEILA A. MATHEWS ::: In her opening argument, Michael Bowman’s defense attorney said her client is not guilty of any of the charges he faces in the May 31, 2014, shooting death of Officer Kevin...
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Two local students arrested on drug charges following school search
STAFF REPORT ::: Two local high school students were this week arrested following a search that uncovered narcotics on school grounds. According to a press release issued by Spalding County Sheriff...
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