Griffin Crime Watch

Griffin police report a drive-by shooting that caused property damage but no injuries, likely tied to a prior incident. Stay aware of local activity.

A rabid fox attacked a pet dog on Springer Drive in the Forest Hills neighborhood before being captured. Residents should watch for unusual wildlife activity in local yards and report any encounters.

Spalding County Law Enforcement

• 🔥 Deputy Arrested: GBI arrested 10-year Spalding County sheriff's deputy Thomas Blake Custer on charges not...

Scam alert from nearby Clayton County highlights risks for local residents.

• Scammers pose as officials demanding phone payments for jury warrants or...

• Nearby shooting: 18-year-old Jacey Posey fired at a victim outside Thomaston Planet Fitness after an argument
• Armed standoff: Posey held deputies...

Spalding County faces accountability questions after GBI arrested 10-year veteran Deputy Thomas Blake Custer, 31. The incident spotlights internal integrity concerns within the sheriff's office.

Griffin Police received a $39,999.96 grant from the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to buy rugged laptops, docking stations, and...

A metro Atlanta woman's shooting during a Facebook Marketplace watch sale shows violent robberies targeting in-person deals are a real threat...

Georgia parents are urged to adopt the triple safe methodology this Gun Violence Awareness Month to prevent child access.

• Unload first: Always...

Georgia's only school-based gang intervention program in Meriwether County has reported no student losses to gang violence since implementation by...

Over 250 arrests for impaired driving were made across Georgia this Memorial Day weekend. Griffin residents traveling for the holiday should stay alert to enforcement efforts and the dangers of drunk driving highlighted in these statewide crackdowns.

Georgia ranks #1 nationally for fatal police pursuit crashes from 2018-2023.

• Why it leads: Minimal statewide regulations allow Georgia State Patrol...

Memorial Day Safety Patrols

• ⚡ Increased Statewide Patrols: State and local agencies are stepping up patrols on Georgia highways and waterways for...

Flash flooding and heavy rain are expected across metro Atlanta this Memorial Day weekend, building on Wednesday's storms that drenched the region. Griffin residents should prepare now for hazardous travel and outdoor conditions during the holiday.

Accountability in focus: Spalding County Sheriff's Office 27-year veteran David Gibson, 51, retired on May 21 ahead of termination, Sheriff Wendell...

Georgia ramps up road and waterway patrols this Memorial Day weekend to curb fatalities like last year's 14 deaths.

Griffin and Spalding County...

Human trafficking hides in plain sight, but Griffin and Spalding County residents can help end it by learning their role in pulling back the curtain....

An ex-FBI agent has blasted the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's February 1 abduction as 'chaotic,' underscoring potential police handling issues that matter for local safety awareness.

GSP is warning drivers about fake texts claiming unpaid fines or violations with threats of arrest.

• Do not click, reply, or pay: GSP never demands...

Doug Turnbull, known as the Gridlock Guy, highlights how major crashes and road closures in metro Atlanta create serious safety risks that go far...