Gas tank-drilling suspect causes fuel spill, police say
Griffin police say someone tried to steal gas from parked U-Haul trucks by drilling holes into their gas tanks.
Griffin police say someone tried to steal gas from parked U-Haul trucks by drilling holes into their gas tanks.
Spalding County sheriff: SWAT, K-9 unit breaks up disturbance at detention center
The SWAT and K-9 units were sent into the Spalding County Detention Center on Friday after inmates barricaded the entrance to the housing unit.
The SWAT and K-9 units were sent into the Spalding County Detention Center on Friday after inmates barricaded the entrance to the housing unit.
Suspect charged with murder of men found inside burning pickup truck
Law enforcement officers have arrested a suspect in their investigation into two dead bodies found inside a burning truck just off of a rural Spalding County road.
Law enforcement officers have arrested a suspect in their investigation into two dead bodies found inside a burning truck just off of a rural Spalding County road.
2 bodies found in burning pickup truck just off of a rural Spalding County road
Two bodies were found inside a burning vehicle just off of a rural Spalding County road on Tuesday afternoon.
Two bodies were found inside a burning vehicle just off of a rural Spalding County road on Tuesday afternoon.
Sheriff: Georgia man scammed elderly victim out of $20K
Deputies say the Georgia man was mailed $20,000 in cash by an elderly victim in Wisconsin after she fell prey to his phone scam.
Deputies say the Georgia man was mailed $20,000 in cash by an elderly victim in Wisconsin after she fell prey to his phone scam.
Griffin mom in disbelief after bus driver left her injured child behind
Marteisa Belt says she couldn't believe her daughter's school bus driver just pulled off, leaving her child behind, after the girl was injured while running to catch the school bus.
Marteisa Belt says she couldn't believe her daughter's school bus driver just pulled off, leaving her child behind, after the girl was injured while running to catch the school bus.
Griffin family mourns death of 21-year-old mother
A Griffin family is grieving for a 21-year-old mother who died days after a car accident in Henry County sent her to the hospital with serious injuries.
A Griffin family is grieving for a 21-year-old mother who died days after a car accident in Henry County sent her to the hospital with serious injuries.
Restaurant worker attacked through drive-thru window, search on for suspect
Police are searching for a woman who they say became irate in the drive-thru of a Griffin fast-food restaurant, threw food and spit at an employee.
Police are searching for a woman who they say became irate in the drive-thru of a Griffin fast-food restaurant, threw food and spit at an employee.
Police searching for unruly Captain D's drive-thru customer
Police say the driver spit and threw food at the Captain D's employee when they wouldn't give her a courtesy drink.
Police say the driver spit and threw food at the Captain D's employee when they wouldn't give her a courtesy drink.
Authorities in Spalding County searching for dangerous murder suspect
Spalding County law enforcement are searching for a man wanted for murder, and they warned the public he could be dangerous.
Spalding County law enforcement are searching for a man wanted for murder, and they warned the public he could be dangerous.
Griffin PD mourns death of 4-year-old K9 officer
Griffin Police Department said 4-year-old K-9 Officer Buddy was found dead in his dog house by his handler. Officials said he died of natural causes.
Griffin Police Department said 4-year-old K-9 Officer Buddy was found dead in his dog house by his handler. Officials said he died of natural causes.
Couple charged in case of Georgia infant with 27 broken bones
Lamar County deputies said a two-month-old baby girl is in the hospital with more than 27 broken bones in what they are calling a tragic case of child abuse. Two people were arrested including the baby’s mother and her boyfriend.
Lamar County deputies said a two-month-old baby girl is in the hospital with more than 27 broken bones in what they are calling a tragic case of child abuse. Two people were arrested including the baby’s mother and her boyfriend.
Griffin police warn of possible flasher at area stores
Police in Griffin are warning shoppers about a reported flasher.
Police in Griffin are warning shoppers about a reported flasher.
Spalding County Elections representative responds to calls the director resigns
A group is coming to the defense of Spalding County Elections Supervisor Marcia Ridley after the Georgia Secretary of State and several elected officials called for Ridley’s resignation for what they call serious management issues.
A group is coming to the defense of Spalding County Elections Supervisor Marcia Ridley after the Georgia Secretary of State and several elected officials called for Ridley’s resignation for what they call serious management issues.
State officials call on removal of Spalding County election head
Several elected officials are calling for the removal of the Spalding County election director after serious management issues came to light.
Several elected officials are calling for the removal of the Spalding County election director after serious management issues came to light.
Spalding County Sheriff: No ballots found in dumpster outside Election's Office
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office is putting to rest rumors surrounding a so-called "angry mob" and paperwork found in a dumpster at the county Election's Office.
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office is putting to rest rumors surrounding a so-called "angry mob" and paperwork found in a dumpster at the county Election's Office.
Polls in Spalding County open late due to technical problems with voting machines
A judge ruled the polls in Spalding County must stay open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday after technical issues prevented people from voting during the early morning hours. The decision was made to keep the polls open longer to allow everyone the opportunity to vote.
A judge ruled the polls in Spalding County must stay open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday after technical issues prevented people from voting during the early morning hours. The decision was made to keep the polls open longer to allow everyone the opportunity to vote.
Shooting in Spalding County ends with suspect in custody, victim airlifted
Georgia deputies have a suspect in custody after a shooting in Spalding County Wednesday afternoon.
Georgia deputies have a suspect in custody after a shooting in Spalding County Wednesday afternoon.
Police: Child shot, hospitalized; 2 adults arrested
A child was injured and hospitalized following an accidental shooting Wednesday, Griffin police confirmed.
A child was injured and hospitalized following an accidental shooting Wednesday, Griffin police confirmed.
2 Griffin police officers hurt after patrol car hit by truck
Two Griffin police officers were hurt after their patrol car was hit by a truck Tuesday morning.
Two Griffin police officers were hurt after their patrol car was hit by a truck Tuesday morning.