GBI
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Athens-Clarke County
Officer-Involved Shooting in Athens-Clarke County Remains Under Investigation
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has released the body camera footage from the officer-involved shooting in Athens on Oct. 14. On Oct. 14, Athens-Clarke County police were called to the 100 block of Chalfont Drive in Athens for a “suspicious person involving a female who was said to be armed…
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Athens-Clarke County
Forensic Sketch Artist Who Sketched Recent Suspect Has Solving Crimes Down to an Art
When a crime is committed, Kelly Lawson takes matters into her own hands. Kelly Lawson is a forensic sketch artist at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. And while the job may look fun, it’s far from easy. Lawson has her victims recall memories from some of the most traumatizing moments…
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Athens-Clarke County
Jefferson Man Arrested in Athens Abduction Case
Police have identified the suspect as 57-year-old James William Daniels from Jefferson, Ga. He was arrested and charged with false imprisonment and rape. The victim has been identified as a female University of Georgia student. Police said the young woman was abducted in downtown Athens on Oct. 24 just after…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens Sex Trafficking Bust
UPDATE: Corporal Sharlene Questelles with the Athens-Clarke County Jail confirmed that Randy Ash and Mohammed Patel have been released on bond. Joshua Harkins is being held on $20,000 bond with a hold for Habersham County. Harkins was charged with violating his probation according to Amanda Carr of the Habersham County…
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Athens-Clarke County
Game Day Attracts Investigators to Athens
University of Georgia game days can be considered fun, but they can also be dangerous. This is what drew the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to Athens. As part of Operation Cross Country X, organized by the FBI, the GBI along with the Athens-Clarke County police department attempted to stop child…
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Athens-Clarke County
Bigger Lead, Bigger Reward: New Evidence Advances Murder Case
Athens, Ga- Georgia Bureau Investigation links gun to the shooting scene resulting in the death of Breana Jeree Blackwell, 23. Even with the gun linked to to scene, ACCPD cannot prove that the 7 suspects were at the scene of the crime. Police are still offering a $10,000 reward…
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Northeast Georgia News
Man Missing in Oconee County
24 years-old Chad Ruark is still missing nine days. Today his family spoke to the media about it, for the first time. Chad’s brother, Ernie Ruark, says that Chad is not acting like himself at all. He says, “Chad is just not keeping up with his kids, not calling real close…
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Criminal Justice
9 States to Discuss Police-Involved Shootings
State level law enforcement representatives from nine southeastern states have been meeting in Stockbridge this week to discuss officer involved shooting investigations.
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Jackson County
3-Year-Old Dies After Accidentally Firing Handgun
JEFFERSON — A three-year-old died from a gun shot would yesterday, according to a media release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. \n
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Barrow County
Skeletal Remains?
Auburn, GA– Barrow county investigators may soon have the identity of skeletal remains found in Auburn. One Auburn man wants to know if these remains are those of his missing daughter. Daniel Bradley’s daughter has been missing for 6 years. Sergeant Robert Wheeler is there to help Bradley. He hopes to provide…