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What We Know: Ivan Munoz was arrested April 16 on two counts of aggravated child molestation following an investigation by the Marietta Police Department. Sheriff Craig Owens immediately terminated Munoz's employment upon learning of the charges. Munoz had worked as a criminal justice specialist at the Sheriff's Office since 2000.

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Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Employee Arrested for Child Molestation

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

In Context: The investigation began in 2021 when federal agents identified cartel members importing drugs into Georgia. The case represents part of a broader crackdown on transnational drug trafficking organizations bringing deadly substances into American communities. The Treasury Department has imposed financial sanctions against the cartel leaders, attempting to cut off their money flow.

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Mexican Cartel Leaders Charged in Atlanta for Drug Trafficking Empire

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025

In Context: The case echoes broader concerns around Atlanta’s “water boys”— teens selling bottled water at high-traffic intersections. While the work is often a way to earn money during summer months, some sales have escalated into aggressive confrontations, scams, and robberies.

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Atlanta Water Boy Steals Phone

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

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Elderly Georgia Couple Charged in 24-Year-Old Cold Case Murder

by B.T. ClarkApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

(The Center Square) – A Georgia man is facing federal charges of threatening Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for Northern Georgia.

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A Georgia Man is Accused of Threatening Tulsi Gabbard

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

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Two Georgia Police Officers Badly Injured After Patrol Car Slammed During Chase

by Crime ReportsApril 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Artistic black and white photo of rippled water surface with reflections.

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Georgia Man Drowns in Lake After Fleeing Traffic Stop

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

What We Know: Scammers are impersonating Sgt. Randall Tucker from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. They’re calling residents and claiming they’ve missed jury duty. Victims are told they must pay a fine immediately to avoid arrest.

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Scam Alert: Jury Duty Hoax in Carroll County

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

A toddler is dead after being shot inside a southeast Atlanta apartment Sunday morning, according to police.

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2-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Southeast Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

A shooting spree that began inside a closed Walmart on Salem Road early Thursday left two people dead and another critically injured before the suspect fled across state lines, authorities said.

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Georgia Walmart Employee Goes on Shooting Spree: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkApril 12, 2025

Savannah police are searching for a man wanted in a deadly shooting on North Fernwood Drive. They say he is armed and dangerous.

Crime

He’s Out There: Georgia Man Wanted in Savannah Killing

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Families desperate to free loved ones from jail are being tricked by sophisticated scammers posing as bond agents in Coweta County.

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Scam Alert: Jail Scammers Target Families of Georgia Inmates

by Crime ReportsApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

A disturbing case of animal cruelty has Tybee Island police searching for two men after one was captured on video allegedly strangling a dog with its leash at a local dog park on Saturday. The incident, which occurred on April 5, was reported by a witness who confronted the men before they fled the scene.

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Man Caught on Video Strangling Dog at Tybee Island Park

by B.T. ClarkApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

What We Know: Christopher Owen Byrne was captured March 21 by the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Unit in Nassau County. He had been wanted since February 16 on charges of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

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Fugitive in Georgia Domestic Violence Case Caught in Florida

by B.T. ClarkApril 7, 2025

A drone carrying drugs and a cell phone slammed into the side of a house in Glennville. Now the state is investigating whether it was meant to drop contraband inside a nearby prison.

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A Drone Struck a House And Caused a Fire. Police Believe it Was Headed for a Georgia Prison

by Crime ReportsApril 7, 2025April 7, 2025

What We Know: Marcus Robinson, of Dacula, faces charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of 21-year-old Jeffrey Gibson of Atlanta. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. at Dillons Sports Bar on Dogwood Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. Gibson was rushed to a local hospital by others at the scene but died from his injuries. Robinson is being held without bond at the Gwinnett County Jail.

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Fatal Shooting at Lawrenceville Sports Bar: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkApril 6, 2025April 6, 2025

District Attorney Patrick Warren announced today that all charges have been dismissed against a 24-year-old Tifton woman, Selena Chandler-Scott, who experienced a miscarriage and was later arrested after placing the fetal remains in a dumpster. The decision follows a comprehensive review of the Tifton Police Department’s investigative file, Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Medical Examiner’s report, relevant Georgia statutes and case law, and input from both legal and medical experts.

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All Charges Dropped Against Georgia Woman Arrested After Miscarriage

by B.T. ClarkApril 4, 2025April 4, 2025

A Sandy Springs drug investigation has resulted in what officials call the largest fentanyl seizure in district history, with approximately 240,000 pills and 4.5 kilograms of powder taken off the streets.

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Record Fentanyl Bust in North Fulton Leads to Federal Charges

by B.T. ClarkApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

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