TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – During a call for service at a residence on Hwy 66 in Young Harris on Monday, August 12th regarding a possible intruder, patrol deputies arrived on the scene and could smell the odor of Marijuana and could see drugs in plain view. Towns County drug investigators were called to the location […]

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – Towns County Drug Investigators along with the Georgia State Patrol initiated a traffic stop on a traffic violation on Highway 66 near the Clay County NC line. Probably cause was developed and a search of the vehicle was conducted. An amount of Methamphetamine, which field-tested positive, was confiscated. Robert Curtis Parker, […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – Paulding Detectives arrest a local man on Second Degree Murder charges in the death of a four-year-old female juvenile. Paulding E-911 received a call on Friday August 30, 2024 at approximately 2:40 AM regarding a four-year-old who had fallen and needed medical attention. When first responders arrived, they realized this was […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a deputy with the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office S.T.I.N.G. Unit conducted a traffic stop on a black in color Nissan Titan in reference to an incorrectly displayed tag. The driver refused to stop which resulted in a vehicle pursuit into a neighboring county. A K-9 search resulted in […]

PRESS RELEASE – The GBI and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office announce the arrest of Clarence George, age 63, of Alabama, in the murder investigation of Julie Ann McDonald. After 24 years, GBI agents have charged George with murder and aggravated assault in connection with McDonald’s death. On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at about 11:30 […]

PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – On Aug. 17, Pickens County Fire was dispatched to a residential structure fire with an explosion at 2:30 p.m. on Hwy. 53 West near Ludville. The First unit to arrive on scene reported heavy fire with visible signs of an explosion. A follow-up reported that there was an occupant that managed […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office would like to inform parents of dangerous drugs disguised as candy. There have been instances across the US where officers have made drug busts and recovered dangerous drugs including ecstasy and fentanyl that appear to be colorful candy or chewable vitamins. A recent arrest and drug confiscation […]

Towns County Drug Investigators received citizen complaints about a residence on Chicken Pitt Road. During the investigation, probable cause was developed initiating a search of the residence which resulted in the confiscation of an amount of Methamphetamine which field-tested positive along with Marijuana. Lenord James Fields, age 50, Young Harris, GA was arrested and charged […]

PRESS RELEASE – On Monday, August 26, 2024, at approximately 9:00pm, a White County Sheriff’s Office Deputy initiated a traffic stop on Highway 115 West near Long Mountain Road for an obstructed tag and window tint. During the traffic stop, K-9 Jelly was deployed and conducted an open-air sniff. As a result, the K-9 alerted […]

PRESS RELEASE – On August 21, 2024, the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Unit and Crime Suppression Unit, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service, apprehended Brione Russell (red shirt) on outstanding warrants. Russell is wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Shreveport, Louisiana, from 2023, and has additional warrants from surrounding counties. He […]

MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. – The GBI and the Murray County Sheriff’s office arrested and charged Anthony Wilkinson, age 25, of Calhoun, GA, with Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder on Sunday, August 25, 2024, for the shooting death of Jeffery Tyler Ray, age 18, of Rydal, GA. On August 25, 2024, the GBI was requested by […]

Please be on the lookout for Samantha P. Marlow. She was last seen Sunday (8-18-2024) approximately around 1:00 PM in the area of Cooper’s Creek and Forest Service Road 4D. Samantha is entered in GIC/NCIC as missing. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Samantha P. Marlow, please contact 911, the Union County Sheriff’s Office (706-439-6066), […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – At the request of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Calhoun, GA. Michelle Ralstons, age 55, of Calhoun, GA was shot and injured in the incident. No deputies were injured in this incident. On August 16, 2024, at about 12:00 a.m., deputies with […]

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. – Supporters of Fannin County Animal Control are ‘extremely disappointed’ to find The Blue Ridge Humane Society has decided to keep the property that was set aside to be the new site of Fannin County Animal Control. FYN spoke to Commissioner Jamie Hensley who confirmed that the humane society did change their […]

PRESS RELEASE – The Dawson County Sheriff’s Office released the following press release after receiving multiple reports of scammers: Scammers are using spoofed local phone numbers, credible names, and convincing stories—all to steal your money! Protect yourself by hanging up on anyone who claims to have a warrant for your arrest, threatens to issue a […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On July 23, 2024, Mr. Kang contacted the Sheriff’s Office requesting an appointment with Sheriff Freeman to discuss having lights and sirens placed onto his car. A command staff member spoke with Mr. Kang. The request for lights and sirens, so people would get out of his way, was denied. That […]