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Cecily Aguilar who helped hide US soldier Vanessa Guillèn’s body sentenced to 30 years in prison
WACO, Texas – A Killeen woman was sentenced in federal court in Waco today to 30 years in prison for her connection to the murder of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen. According to court documents, Cecily Aguilar, 25, assisted Army Specialist Aaron Robinson in corruptly altering, destroying, mutilating and concealing evidence—that is, the body of…
Read MoreUPDATE: Death of Crisp County Deputy Tyee Browne State v. Croshawn Cross
District Attorney Brad Rigby, Cordele Judicial Circuit, State v. Croshawn Cross, Crisp County Superior Court – Death of Crisp County Deputy Tyee Browne Statement from Sheriff Billy Hancock: Today marks a significant step forward in the pursuit of justice for the tragic loss of our dedicated Deputy, Tyee Browne. We witnessed a pivotal moment as…
Read MoreRay City Police Allegedly Confiscate Evidence Against Them
Two Ray City Police Officers, Ray City Police Chief Steve Miller (61) and his son, Corey Miller (33), who is a Ray City Police Officer under his father Steve Miller’s supervision, showed up at a North Street residence yesterday (Tuesday, August 9) with what appeared to be a false search warrant to seize two (2)…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm Warning From Tue 5 pm until 7 pm EDT
Issued By Tallahassee – FL, US, National Weather Service Affected Area Lanier County Description The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Cook County in south central Georgia… Central Berrien County in south central Georgia… Lanier County in south central Georgia… Colquitt County in south central Georgia… Until 715 PM…
Read MoreGBI investigating officer involved shooting in Thomasville GA
UPDATED Thomasville, Georgia (August 3, 2023) – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Thomas County, GA. On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, about 2:00 p.m., Thomas County Sheriff Carlton Powell requested the GBI to conduct an independent investigation into the incident that resulted in the death of Alfred Shawntez Cole, age 19, of Thomasville, GA. Preliminary information in the investigation has revealed the following: Agents with…
Read MoreFormer Warner Robins Police Chief Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Warner Robins, GA (July 31, 2023) – On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, GBI agents secured arrest warrants for George Johnson, 79 of Warner Robins for the following offenses: Incest Sodomy Sexual Exploitation of a Child On Monday, July 17, 2023, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office requested GBI investigative assistance with a child abuse complaint. A…
Read MoreIrish Singer Sinéad O’Connor Dies at 56
Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s but was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music, has died at 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are…
Read MoreTifton, Georgia, Resident Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Distribution
ALBANY, Ga. – A south central Georgia resident is facing up to 20 years in prison resulting from a locally-initiated investigation into fentanyl and heroin distribution out of a Tifton, Georgia, motel room. Alphonso White, 43, of Tifton, Georgia, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl on July 19…
Read MoreI-75 SB then NB will have lane closures at Exit 11 July 24th and July 26th overnight
TIFTON – The Southbound span on I-75 will have lane closures on Monday, July 24, 2023, and Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 10 pm until 5:30 am. The Northbound span on I-75 will have lane closures on Tuesday, July 31, 2023, and Wednesday, August 1, 2023, at Exit 11 beginning at 10 P.M. Traffic will be…
Read MoreSuspect in Georgia deaths killed in shootout with police, 3 officers wounded
UPDATE BY JEFF AMY Published 1:49 PM EDT, July 16, 2023 HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Officers on Sunday shot and killed a man wanted in four weekend killings near Atlanta during an exchange of gunfire, with a sheriff’s deputy and two police officers wounded while trying to take the suspect into custody, authorities said. Officials said…
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