VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Crawford officer charged with aggravated assault
Release: GBI Investigating Use of Force by Investigator in Crawford County APRIL 14, 2021 Crawford County, GA (April 14, 2021) – On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, the GBI arrested Dennis Ballard, 47, of Crawford County and…
Arrests and warrants issued in connection to Lumpkin…
Release: GBI Makes Arrests in Dahlonega Woman’s Death APRIL 09, 2021 Dahlonega, GA (April 9, 2021) – On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, the GBI and Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeffrey Wayne Burns, 46, of Dahlonega,…
Norcross teen arrested for felony murder
Release: GBI Makes Arrest in 2019 Norcross Murder MARCH 22, 2021 Norcross, GA (March 22, 2021) – On Friday, March 19, 2021, as a result of a lengthy murder investigation, Leslie Garcia-Juarez, 16, of Norcross, was…
Two more charged in connection with Americus murder
Release: GBI and Americus PD Make Arrests in Americus Homicide - UPDATE UPDATE: Americus, GA (March 17, 2021) – Additional charges and arrests have been made in this case. On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Prelvis McKenzie…
Felon arrested in connection with Thomasville shooting
Release: GBI Makes Arrest in Thomasville Shooting Investigation MARCH 16, 2021 Thomasville, GA (March 16, 2021) – On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the GBI arrested Dexter Toles and charged him with Aggravated Assault, Possession of a…
Aggravated Assault charges brought against Arlington Police Chief
Release: Arlington, GA Police Chief Arrested for Aggravated Assault DECEMBER 29, 2020 Newton, GA (December 29, 2020) – On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Arlington Police Chief Cora Baker, age 39, was arrested and charged with three…
GBI issues arrest warrant following murder in Lenox
Release: GBI Investigating Lenox, Cook County Shootings NOVEMBER 09, 2020 Lenox, GA (November 9, 2020) – On Sunday, November 8, 2020, the GBI’s Douglas Regional Office was requested by the Lenox Police Department to assist with…
Ware County detention officer arrested for sexual assault
Release: GBI Arrests Ware County Jailer on Sexual Battery and Sexual Assault Charges OCTOBER 27, 2020 Waycross, GA (October 27, 2020) – On Monday, October 26, 2020, the GBI arrested Ware County Detention Officer Matthew Lawrence,…