PRESS RELEASE – In May of 2025, we received a cybertip from the Internet Crimes against Children portal. The tip was opened and an investigation was begun by Investigator Nicole Wilson, one of our Crimes Against Children Specialist. Through her investigation, she determined that the suspected Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) did in fact contain […]

MADISON COUNTY, Ga. – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred early Sunday morning at the intersection of Foote McClellan Road and Sorrow Patterson Road. According to authorities, the incident happened around 8:15 a.m. The suspect is described as an older white male with a beard and a slim build. […]

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. – A months-long drug trafficking investigation led by state and federal authorities has resulted in the seizure of more than $1 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of 10 people across the metro Atlanta area, according to officials. Investigators with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, […]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN – A Blount County Sheriff’s deputy was killed during a motorcycle pursuit in Friendsville late last month, and the suspect involved is now facing multiple felony charges, authorities said. According to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Justin Mowery attempted to stop a motorcycle on December 28 for speeding and reckless driving […]

HART COUNTY, Ga. — A routine traffic stop in Hart County on December 26 led to the arrest of two individuals on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a deputy conducted a traffic stop at approximately 3:14 p.m. on a gold 2001 Ford Windstar van traveling on Elberton Highway […]

PRESS RELEASE – Due to the expected cold temperatures, an Emergency Warming Center will be open tomorrow, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at Crossbridge Church, located at 680 Hwy 53, Dawsonville, GA. Anyone in need of a safe and warm place to stay overnight is welcome; light refreshments […]

FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. – One suspect has been taken into custody as authorities continue investigating an armed robbery connected to Floyd County, Georgia, law enforcement officials said. According to local officials, deputies and the Centre Police Department located and arrested Jeffrey Lemar Smith, 23, of Gadsden, early Monday morning. Smith was found hiding inside a […]

GILMER COUNTY, Ga. – The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a 40-year-old man who authorities say is wanted on a felony weapons charge and was reported carrying and firing a rifle in residential areas late Friday. According to the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are attempting to locate Terry Franklin Turner, who […]

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. – A Tennessee fugitive wanted on an attempted murder charge was taken into custody Friday night following a high-speed vehicle pursuit that ended in Calhoun County, according to Sheriff Mitch Ralston. The pursuit began around 8:15 p.m. when Calhoun County deputy sheriffs were asked to assist the Calhoun Police Department in tracking […]

PRESS RELEASE -The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Walker County Sheriff’s Office with a shooting involving a 2-year-old victim in Rock Springs, Walker County, Georgia. On December 25, 2025, at about 9:50 a.m., Walker County deputies responded to a 911 call in the 300 block of Tarvin Road, regarding a child with a […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The White County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of a targeted enforcement effort aimed at individuals with outstanding warrants and suspected drug activity. Beginning Dec. 1, 2025, deputies and investigators with the White County Sheriff’s Office launched “Operation Naughty List,” a multi-week operation focused on locating wanted individuals and addressing methamphetamine-related […]

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — What began as a brief family outing to see Christmas lights ended in devastation for a Carroll County family after a fire destroyed their home Friday night. Stephanie Skrzypek said she and her family were away from their house on Paynes Lake Road for about half an hour when they received […]

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. – The former vice president of Truett-McConnell University turned himself in to authorities this week following a grand jury indictment tied to an ongoing investigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct. Bradley Reynolds surrendered at the White County Detention Center after being indicted on three felony counts of making false statements to law […]

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. – On December 11, a lieutenant with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office property crimes unit received a call from a concerned wife who said her husband appeared to be the target of a scam. According to authorities, the woman reported that her husband was on the phone with someone demanding money to […]

HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. – A traffic stop attempt on December 16, 2025, ended in an arrest after a driver fled and crashed his vehicle in the Rockmart area, according to law enforcement officials. Sgt. Swanger and Deputy Baldwin were at the intersection of Coppermine Road and Rockmart Road when Sgt. Swanger observed a Ford Explorer […]

TOWNS COUNTY, Ga. – The Towns County Sheriff’s is continuing to conduct a comprehensive review of evidence handling, property records, fleet operations, and jail conditions. Sheriff Anthony Coleman said the review includes a detailed audit of evidence and property documentation to ensure compliance with recognized evidentiary standards. Capt. Brackett has overseen efforts to reconcile evidence […]