Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Coverage of Georgia Bureau of Investigation in the Nexus archive.
- Dollar General manager shot, killed by customer buying $1.58 hamburger buns, police say
A Dollar General store manager in Georgia, Alexis Hill, was shot and killed by a customer during a transaction for $1.58 hamburger buns. The suspect, Jerome Willis, later opened fire on police officers and a K-9 before being killed. An officer and the K-9 were injured but are expected to recover.
- Former chief deputy accused of selling department’s weapons to fund drug addiction
Ron James, a former chief deputy in Thomas County, Georgia, is accused of stealing departmental firearms over several years to support his drug addiction. He was arrested in May 2023, with charges including theft and misuse of office, and an investigation revealed he exchanged guns for Adderall and used methamphetamine.
- Former chief deputy accused of selling department’s weapons to fund drug addiction
Ron James, a former chief deputy in Thomas County, Georgia, is accused of stealing department firearms over several years to fund a drug addiction, including methamphetamine use. An investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation led to his arrest and resignation after evidence of drug use and unauthorized weapon transfers emerged.
- Former chief deputy accused of selling department’s weapons to fund drug addiction
Ron James, a former chief deputy in Thomas County Sheriff’s Office, is accused of stealing department firearms over several years to support a methamphetamine addiction. Investigative documents reveal he exchanged guns for Adderall and a smoking device tested positive for meth. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation conducted the inquiry leading to his arrest.
- Seven Indicted in Alleged Prison-Run Drug Network Linked to Cartels
Seven individuals, including four undocumented reentrants, were indicted for a fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking network led by a state inmate linked to Mexican cartels. The case followed an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
- Brad Raffensperger targeted by threat as he runs for governor
Brad Raffensperger, Georgia Secretary of State and candidate for governor, received a credible written threat in the form of a manifesto with a photo featuring his face. The threat was reported to a sheriff's office in Mississippi and prompted heightened security measures for Raffensperger's campaign. The incident highlights the risk of political violence, especially for high-profile candidates like Raffensperger.