Spalding County man charged with possession, distribution of child porn
Brandon Smith, 29, is charged with two counts of possession of child abuse material and two counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.
Griffin police search for hit-and-run suspect
The City of Griffin Police Department is searching for a hit-and-run suspect who they say was in a 2014-2018 Cadillac ATS. Officials reported the incident occurred at 1591 N. Expressway on Tuesday.
Woman found dead near Moe's Southwest Grill in Griffin, police say
Someone discovered the body at around 7 p.m. on Sunday near a Moe's Southwest Grill at the intersection of Highway 92 and Highway 19/41 in Griffin. Police said the cause of death is unknown.
10-year-old Griffin girl hit during drive-by shooting while sleeping
Police said a bullet entered a Griffin home and hit 10-year-old Dareanna Holmes while she was sleeping.
Man arrested for intentionally running over girlfriend with Jeep in Griffin
Police said 24-year-old Courtney Perry was laying in West Cherry Street next to a Jeep Wrangler on Sunday, and 45-year-old Durand Mack faces multiple charges.
Teen arrested in connection to shooting in Griffin neighborhood
Police said Zarion Lewis was seen firing shots on security cameras before fleeing the scene.
Two teens arrested on murder charges, Griffin Police say
Two teenagers have been taken into custody in the murder investigation of a 23-year-old man, Griffin Police announced Friday.
Birthday toy swapped out for a pound of pot
When a Spalding County girl celebrated her 8th birthday, she got a present no one ever imagined. Her parents say someone had taken a toy out of a box and replaced it with marijuana.
Minnesota couple busted with more than $100,000 in items stolen from Georgia storage units
Kevin Michael Izzi, 30, and Amy Lynn Glavan, 38, currently face 20 counts of burglary and one count of theft by receiving, but police said those charges are expected to grow.
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.