A man is wanted in connection to an officer-involved shooting in Toccoa. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is investigating the shooting at the request of the Toccoa Police Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The GBI said Montavious Cantrell Winkfield, 37, is wanted in connection to the incident. On Monday, […]
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Man killed on Gwinnett County bus identified; GBI says he was shot with his own gun
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the man who hijacked a Gwinnett County transit bus, killed someone aboard and led officers on a chase took the gun from another passenger. The GBI said the incident started around 4:20 p.m. on Ivan Allen Boulevard in downtown Atlanta. The Gwinnett County bus picked up passengers, including Joseph […]
One arrested in downtown Augusta shooting, GBI releases new information
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation on Sunday released more information about the multi-block shootout in downtown Augusta early Saturday that left three people injured. The suspect, who was shot by Richmond County sheriff’s deputies, was identified by the GBI as Amazing Lee Blessed Brigham, 19, of Hephzibah. He is in custody, charged with two counts […]
North Georgia councilwoman arrested on drug-related charges, GBI officials say
Editor’s Note: In May 2024, a Jackson County grand jury decided not to indict Roshuanda Merritt on the charges against her. A north Georgia councilwoman is behind bars after officials say she was arrested on drug-related charges. Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials said 43-year-old Roshuanda Merritt of Commerce was arrested Friday after officials learned she […]
Ex-interim police chief arrested again for stealing police equipment: GBI
A former interim police chief has been arrested for a second time after authorities said he stole equipment from a police department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The investigation ties back to Jerald Rafferzeder, 57, of Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia. Rafferzeder is the former Interim Woodbury Police Chief. On Jan. […]
15-year-old charged with murder after 1 killed, 3 others injured at prom after party: GBI
A teen is dead and three others were wounded by gunfire following a shooting at a prom after-party in south central Georgia overnight. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The shooting on East Pine Street in Fitzgerald around 1:10 a.m. When officers arrived, they found four people who had been shot. […]
2 women killed, 5 injured after gunmen opens fire from car Easter morning, GBI says
Two women died in a shooting in Laurens County early Sunday. Just after 2 a.m., Dublin police were dispatched to the 500 block of West Avenue to reports of a shooting. Police say a vehicle stopped near that address and the people inside the vehicle fired shots, striking seven people. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app […]
West Ga. man sets fire to vehicle, kills his 2 daughters, GBI says
A Georgia man is accused of killing his two young daughters after setting his vehicle on fire during a domestic dispute with his wife. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested and charged Adan Tzoyohua Panzo, 36, of Preston, Georgia, with felony murder, malice murder, and arson. On Saturday, deputies with the Webster County Sheriff’s […]
GBI investigate shooting that killed 1, injured 1 in Tifton
A man is facing murder charges and other charges in connection with the death of a man in Tifton. On Wednesday, March 27, deputies with the Tift County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to West 21st Street to reports of one person shot and another suffering from a gunshot wound. When deputies arrived they found Anzley […]
23-year-old Columbus man arrested for sexually exploiting children, GBI say
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a Columbus man for sexually exploiting children on Wednesday. According to the GBI, the agency’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit made the arrest, charging 23-year-old Gabriel Hicks with four counts of sexual exploitation of children. The arrest followed an investigation of Hicks’ online activity, described as illicit by […]
17-year-old arrested for murder of 16-year-old at Snellville party over the weekend, GBI says
A Decatur 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy shot to death at a party in Snellville on Saturday. On Saturday, Feb. 17, Snellville police say a fight broke out during a party in the 1900 block of Scenic Highway in Snellville. On Sunday, Snellville police asked the Georgia […]
Man who shoplifted from Forsyth County target dies after running away from police, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a man who allegedly died running away from police after he shoplifted from a Forsyth County Target. On Sunday, a loss prevention officer at Target contacted police regarding a man identified as Robert Cornelious Powell who had allegedly been shoplifting. When Cumming officers arrived, […]