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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Spalding County police dispatcher’s Locust Grove home go up in flames
Fire destroyed a family’s Locust Grove home and now efforts are underway to help the couple and their foster children. Taylor Long, a dispatcher with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office, told FOX 5 that her family was asleep when she smelled smoke and burning plastic. She sent her husband Ken to investigate.
Fire destroyed a family’s Locust Grove home and now efforts are underway to help the couple and their foster children. Taylor Long, a dispatcher with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office, told FOX 5 that her family was asleep when she smelled smoke and burning plastic. She sent her husband Ken to investigate.
Spalding County Sheriff's Office employee loses home in massive fire
The Spalding County couple and their two foster children were getting ready for bed when they started to smell something burning. They were all able to get out of their home safely, but they were left with just their pajamas.
The Spalding County couple and their two foster children were getting ready for bed when they started to smell something burning. They were all able to get out of their home safely, but they were left with just their pajamas.
Man arrested after being accused of taking photos of people in Walmart bathroom
Montavious Dixon was arrested by Griffin Police Department.
Montavious Dixon was arrested by Griffin Police Department.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools lifts mask mandate
Griffin-Spalding County Schools is lifting its mask mandate.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools is lifting its mask mandate.
Former MLB player now makes custom Braves shirts
Braves fans are clamoring for souvenirs. On the top of that list is T-shirts. A former baseball player now in the T-shirt business.
Braves fans are clamoring for souvenirs. On the top of that list is T-shirts. A former baseball player now in the T-shirt business.
Possible suspect in arson at Griffin Christian Women's Center seen on security video
Police and fire investigators in Griffin are working to identify and track a suspect in an arson the occurred outside of a Christian Women's Center.
Police and fire investigators in Griffin are working to identify and track a suspect in an arson the occurred outside of a Christian Women's Center.
Griffin police officer dies from complications with COVID-19
Griffin police said Sgt. Todd Thomas died after he was hospitalized with COVID-19. The 52-year-old officer was planning his retirement in 2022.
Griffin police said Sgt. Todd Thomas died after he was hospitalized with COVID-19. The 52-year-old officer was planning his retirement in 2022.
Spalding County teenager missing for months could be in Atlanta area
Kelsea Taylor has been missing since February and could be in the Carrollton or Atlanta area.
Kelsea Taylor has been missing since February and could be in the Carrollton or Atlanta area.
Georgia morgues running out of space due to 'significant increase in COVID related deaths'
Troup County Board of Commissioners purchase permanent morgue facility after significant increase in COVID related deaths across the County and State. Coroner Erin Hackley said they usually see about 300 bodies a year. They've already reached about 350 in 2021.
Troup County Board of Commissioners purchase permanent morgue facility after significant increase in COVID related deaths across the County and State. Coroner Erin Hackley said they usually see about 300 bodies a year. They've already reached about 350 in 2021.
Third suspect arrested in 'brutal' murders of men found in burning truck
Law enforcement in Spalding County have arrested a third suspect in connection to the murders of two men found in the back of a burning pickup truck in April.
Law enforcement in Spalding County have arrested a third suspect in connection to the murders of two men found in the back of a burning pickup truck in April.