Georgia Bureau of Investigation

A murder suspect, Pablo Zuriel Miranda, escaped from Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office custody while loading food trays. Sheriff David Moore apologized for the escape, attributing it to poor staff decisions and accepting full responsibility. Miranda faces two counts of felony murder and aggravated assault.

Pablo Zuriel Miranda, a murder suspect facing two counts of felony murder and aggravated assault, escaped custody from Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia. Sheriff David Moore apologized for the escape, attributing it to poor decisions by jail staff and vowing accountability. A multi-agency search involving the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and others continues.

Pablo Zuriel Miranda, a murder suspect facing two counts of felony murder and aggravated assault, escaped custody from Atkinson County Jail in Georgia. Sheriff David Moore apologized for the escape, attributing it to poor decisions by jail staff who allowed Miranda to load food trays unsupervised, leading to his flight.

Three Fayetteville Police Department officers were terminated for allegedly misusing Flock cameras to conduct unauthorized searches, including checking personal and family license plates. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting a criminal probe, following similar incidents in Greene and Cherokee counties. Flock cameras, which retain location data for 30 days and are shared with external agencies, have sparked privacy concerns and protests.

Three Fayetteville Police Department officers were fired for allegedly misusing Flock cameras by conducting unauthorized searches, including looking up personal license plates. The department cited violations of policy and referred the case to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for a criminal probe. Similar misuse by officers in Greene and Cherokee Counties has also been reported, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

The Fayetteville Police Department fired three officers for misusing Flock cameras to conduct unauthorized searches, including personal license plates. The department, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is investigating, following similar cases in Greene and Cherokee Counties. Flock cameras, which retain location data for 30 days and track individuals, have sparked privacy concerns and protests nationwide.

A toddler was found unharmed in a Georgia home where two adults died from gunshot wounds in an apparent murder-suicide. Police responded to a call about a man threatening to harm himself, found a self-inflicted wound on the man, and the child's relationship to the adults remains unclear.

A Georgia teenager, Colt Gray, charged in the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting that killed four people and injured others, is scheduled for a plea and sentencing hearing in July. His father, Colin Gray, was previously convicted for providing the weapon used in the attack.

A Georgia teen, Colt Gray, is set to appear in court for a plea and sentencing hearing in the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting that killed four people, including two students and two teachers. Gray, 16, pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges, and his father was previously convicted for providing him the assault-style rifle used in the attack.

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.

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.

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.

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 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, 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.