Burglary suspects caught with more than $100,000 in stolen items, pet birds
Police in Griffin arrested a man and a woman found with more than $100,000 in stolen items, including two pet birds.
Griffin man recorded himself killing sister's dog, playing with its skull, police say
The Griffin man is accused of recording himself killing his sister's dog and playing with its decapitated skull like a puppet. Police say it's "one of the most disturbing animal cruelty cases" they've ever seen.
Teen arrested in deadly shootout that sent children running, sheriff says
Deputies said Brandon Hawkins faces murder and aggravated assault in the death of 25-year-old Charlotin Presley in a deadly shooting in which at least 40 rounds fired.
Police: Man tried to break into washers, dryers at Griffin laundromat
Police are searching for a man allegedly caught on camera trying to break into washers and dryers at a Griffin laundromat.
Convicted felon charged with drug, firearm possession after chase in Griffin, police say
Police say the convicted felon is charged with possession of cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and more after he led officers on a chase through Griffin last week.
4-year-old boy found shot at Griffin apartment dies
A 4-year-old boy found shot at a Griffin apartment on Feb. 3 has died, investigators say.
Georgia troopers arrest suspect in Spalding County hit-and-run that killed bicyclist
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office said law enforcement arrested Benjamin Tyshawn Akins in a deadly Saturday night hit-and-run involving a bicyclist.
Spalding County deputies investigate deadly hit-and-run
A man riding a bike was hit and killed late Saturday night, the Spalding County Sheriff' Office confirmed.
Man wanted for fatally stabbing roommate, police say
Police said 22-year-old Trevor Walker was out on parole for armed robbery. He's the suspect in the murder of 24-year-old Cortez Collier.
Mother, Griffin man charged in shooting of 4-year-old boy
A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was shot in a Griffin apartment. Police have charged his mother and a man with child cruelty connected to the shooting.
Spalding County deputy arrested, charged with sending obscene material to teen girl
A Spalding County deputy is behind bars and charged with multiple crimes involving a minor, the sheriff's office announced Wednesday.
Officer, K-9 track car break-in suspect using snow, police say
Griffin police found a suspect accused of breaking into a car with the help of some freshly-fallen snow.
'Pastor' and wife arrested after 'frightening' discovery of people locked in Griffin home, police say
Police say as many as eight people were found locked in the basement of an unlicensed Griffin group home disguised as a church. The so-called pastor is accused of denying them medical care and medications.
Deputies seize hundreds of Mickey Mouse shaped ecstasy pills
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office says hundreds of pills shaped like Mickey Mouse designed to look like candy were seized in a traffic stop turned drug bust.
Griffin man dies after accidentally shooting himself on New Year's Eve, police say
Police in Griffin said a man died at an Atlanta hospital after accidentally shooting himself on New Year's Eve.
Person injured in Griffin after house hit by gunfire, police say
Police in Griffin said a person was injured inside their home when it was hit by gunfire on Tuesday evening.
18-year-old dies from shooting in Griffin; police searching for vehicle
Griffin police are searching for a car believed to be connected to the shooting death of an 18-year-old boy early Friday morning.
Burglar wearing leopard print slippers runs after seeing own reflection
“It appears that the person saw their reflection in the front door glass and fled the scene. (If only all burglars would do that),” the police department said in its Facebook post.
Man arrested for killing retirement community guard in Spalding County hit-and-run
Suspect 41-year-old David Glosson faces vehicular homicide and DUI after fatally striking the night attendant and leaving the scene to go to his father's house, which is located in the retirement community.
Griffin police searching for van involved in theft of 7 AC units
Griffin police are asking the public for help finding a van believed to be connected to the theft of seven air conditioning units. Investigators believe the units might be used at a new construction site.