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Wednesday, July 16. 2014

Between Monday, July 7, and Monday, July 14, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Bust at Mama's Country Showcase

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Tuesday, July 15. 2014

Sheriff Wendell Beam Reports:

On Sunday, July 13, 2014, at 2:30 A.M. members of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at Mama’s Country Showcase, located at 2700 North Expressway, Griffin, Georgia. The search warrant was a result of a four month investigation. Gambling machines were seized during the search. The investigation revealed that employees of the establishment were paying cash to patrons who won on the gaming machines which is a Violation of Georgia’s Gambling Laws. The following employees were arrested. [Full story »]

Gangs believed to be involved in shootings, stabbings

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Monday, July 14. 2014

On July 3, the Griffin Police Department responded to shooting at the VFW club located on 610 N. 3rd Street in Griffin. There were no injuries reported regarding the shooting. Two days later, during the early morning hours of July 6, the Griffin police Department responded to the Red Door night club located at 551 N. Expressway in reference to a large fight and a stabbing. The victim, Jamel Alston, was life flighted to Atlanta Medical Center and is currently recovering from his injuries. [Full story »]

Shootings believed to be gang related

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Thursday, July 10. 2014

On July 9, 2014, at 11:40 p.m. Spalding County Sheriff's deputies received a report of shots fired at 1329 Ridgeview Drive, Griffin Georgia. It was discovered that someone from outside the house fired several times into the house. The house was occupied at the time of the incident, but no one was injured.
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Arrest Report

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Wednesday, July 9. 2014

Between Monday, June 23, and Monday, July 7, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

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Wednesday, July 2. 2014

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Between Tuesday, June 17, and Monday, June 23, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Grand jury indicts murder suspects

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Monday, June 30. 2014

The Grand Jury for the April term of Pike County Superior Court recently investigated all criminal warrants brought before it and returned true bills in all cases where evidence warranted such action.

Three accused murderers who were allegedly part of an April 9 fatal shootout on Ray Drive in Meansville are included. [Full story »]

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Wednesday, June 18. 2014

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Between Monday, June 9, and Monday, June 16, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

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Wednesday, June 11. 2014

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Between Tuesday, June 3, and Monday, June 9, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

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Wednesday, June 4. 2014

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Between Monday, May 26, and Monday, June 2, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Arrest Report

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Wednesday, May 28. 2014

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Between Monday, May 12, and Monday, May 19, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

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Wednesday, May 21. 2014

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Between Tuesday, May 6, and Monday, May 12, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Debit card fraud widespread

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Tuesday, May 20. 2014

United Bank and other Georgia banks recently discovered a higher than usual amount of debit card fraud occurring on customer accounts. United Bank enlisted the assistance of local and state law enforcement to determine the point of compromise and the individuals responsible. [Full story »]

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Thursday, May 15. 2014

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Between Monday, April 28, and Monday, May 5, Pike County law enforcement agencies made the following arrests: [Full story »]

Bonds denied for murder suspects

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Tuesday, May 13. 2014

The three murder suspects in the April 9 shooting death of Michael Vincent Dawe were in court Wednesday, May 7 for bond hearings. Superior Court Judge Tommy Hankinson denied bond to two suspects after hearing arguments and stayed the bond consideration for Thaddeus Holmes until the next court date on July 23. [Full story »]