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Police are looking for two women wanted after $8,000 shoplifting spree at Mall of Georgia
The Gwinnett County Police Department is attempting to locate two women accused of going on an $8,000 shoplifting spree at the Mall of Georgia. On June 22, officers with the North Precinct responded to a shoplifting call at Dick’s Sporting Goods located at 3333 Buford Drive inside of the Mall of Georgia in Buford. A store employee called 911 to report seeing two women shoplifting large quantities of merchandise.
'We grieve the loss of one of our own': Georgia middle school athlete, family dies in New York plane crash
MILTON, Ga. — A middle school athlete from Milton, along with his parents, grandfather and brother, were killed in a New York plane crash over the weekend, the Milton football community shared on social media pages Monday. The Georgia family was in Cooperstown, New York, for a baseball tournament,...
GA man sentenced to five years in prison for terroristic threats after 2-day trial
Christopher Dean Bowling, 29, has been under investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office since July of 2023 when deputies responded to a domestic violence call disconnected 911 call from a Waleska home.
GBI announces Promotion of Kase Gibbs to Supervisory Criminal Intelligence Analyst
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the promotion of Canton resident Kase Gibbs to Supervisory Criminal Intelligence Analyst of the GBI’s Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC) Watchdesk. Mr. Gibbs will be responsible for supervision of the staff assigned to the Watchdesk which serves as a single point of access for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of tips and leads concerning emerging, imminent or existing threats, and other criminal activity affecting the state of Georgia. The Watchdesk operates 24/7 and is staffed by criminal intelligence analysts who process requests and tips provided to the GBI. The Watchdesk processes more than 12,000 requests for analytical assistance, criminal intelligence information, and investigative support from law enforcement agencies throughout Georgia and the United States each year. “Kase embodies professionalism and excellence in his work and leadership,” said GBI Director Chris Hosey. “These traits are vital in his new role as Supervisory Criminal Intelligence Analyst of the GISAC Watchdesk. I am confident that Kase is well equipped and prepared to take on this crucial role in leading the Watchdesk team in providing information to the agency and state.” “The GISAC Watchdesk and its personnel are constantly working behind the scenes to protect the citizens of Georgia,” said Investigative Division Director Cynthia Adkins. “As Supervisory Criminal Intelligence Analyst over the GISAC Watchdesk, Kase will oversee this key responsibility. Given his service as a criminal intelligence analyst with the Sex Offender Registry Review Board unit, GISAC Watchdesk, and GBI regional investigative office in Cleveland, I believe that Kase is well prepared and will lead this unit in an exemplary manner.” Gibbs began his career with the GBI in 2018 as a criminal intelligence analyst assigned to the Sex Offender Registry Review Board unit. He then transferred to the GBI-GISAC Watchdesk for two years before being assigned to the GBI Region 8 (Cleveland) field office in 2021. Gibbs graduated from the University of Georgia in 2017 with two Bachelor of Arts degrees—one in Criminal Justice and one in Sociology. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is comprised of four divisions: the Georgia Crime Information Center, the Crime Laboratory, the Investigative Division, and the Legal Division. The GBI has over 900 employees and a current budget of $147,482,036. Mr. Gibbs is assigned to the Investigative Division.
Gainesville man arrested after firing multiple shots at local residence
A Gainesville man was arrested Monday morning after firing multiple gunshots at a residence on Harmony Church Road. Gilberto Candido Bonilla-Jaimes, 48, of Gainesville, was reportedly dropping a child off at a residence at approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday night. Bonilla-Jaimes and a woman got into a verbal argument outside the house, according to officials.
Gainesville woman seriously injured in Monday Oakwood crash
A 67-year-old woman from Gainesville was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Oakwood. Hall County Sheriff's Office officials said the crash happened around 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Mundy Mill Road and McEver Road. "The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a Hyundai IONIQ...
Gwinnett County officials searching for missing Suwanee man last seen in May
The Gwinnett County Police asks for the public's help locating a missing Suwanee man last seen on May 28. Gwinnett County Police said the family of Gregory Andrew Pettis, 47 contacted 911 on June 1 to report him missing. Pettis was last seen, leaving his home on the 5000 block...
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