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Traffic Alert: Beach Boulevard exit from northbound Kernan Boulevard shut down because of deadly crash

GLYNN COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT


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A Brunswick family raised concerns about how police handled a hit-and-run investigation. Police are reviewing the case

Read full article: A Brunswick family raised concerns about how police handled a hit-and-run investigation. Police are reviewing the case

The Glynn County Police Department said it is currently reviewing its handling of a recent case regarding the hit-and-run death of a 57-year-old man.

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Brunswick man arrested, accused of firing shotgun in direction of 4 people, including 2 children

Read full article: Brunswick man arrested, accused of firing shotgun in direction of 4 people, including 2 children

The Glynn County Police Department arrested a man accused of firing a shotgun in the direction of four people, including two children, on Friday night.

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Armed robbery at Brunswick T.J. Maxx leads to pursuit, crash on I-95

Read full article: Armed robbery at Brunswick T.J. Maxx leads to pursuit, crash on I-95

The Glynn County Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday at a Brunswick T.J. Maxx.

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Brunswick shooting leaves one dead, three injured: police

Read full article: Brunswick shooting leaves one dead, three injured: police

A Friday night shooting in Brunswick has left one man dead and three others injured, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Glynn County Police Department awarded $35k to improve road safety

Read full article: Glynn County Police Department awarded $35k to improve road safety

The Glynn County Police Department announced on Tuesday that it is one of 26 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T) grant to combat crashes, injuries, and deaths caused by impaired driving and speeding.

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Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pond

Read full article: Crime analyst shares insights into authorities may proceed with remains, vehicle found in Glynn County pond

Glynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.

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Human remains found in submerged vehicle possibly linked to 1980 missing persons case in Glynn County

Read full article: Human remains found in submerged vehicle possibly linked to 1980 missing persons case in Glynn County

Glynn County police said its investigators, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, are examining the discovery of human remains inside a submerged car found in a pond near Interstate 95.

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Brunswick 4-year-old left unattended in vehicle fatally shoots himself with unsecured gun: police

Read full article: Brunswick 4-year-old left unattended in vehicle fatally shoots himself with unsecured gun: police

A 4-year-old in Brunswick, Georgia, died Wednesday night in a shooting incident, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Glynn County police arrest 28-year-old man in connection with June 2023 murder of unhoused man

Read full article: Glynn County police arrest 28-year-old man in connection with June 2023 murder of unhoused man

The Glynn County Police Department arrested a 28-year-old man in connection to the murder of a man at a homeless encampment on Merchants Way in June 2023.

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Woman found dead at Gould’s Beach in St. Simon’s Island; no foul play suspected

Read full article: Woman found dead at Gould’s Beach in St. Simon’s Island; no foul play suspected

Glynn County Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found Tuesday morning at Gould’s Beach on Saint Simons Island.

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Mysterious death of a man on St. Simons Island under investigation amid social media speculation, police say

Read full article: Mysterious death of a man on St. Simons Island under investigation amid social media speculation, police say

The Glynn County Police Department (GCPD) said Friday it is continuing to investigate the “unintended death” of a 35-year-old man who died on St. Simons Island last weekend.

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Glynn County police officer accused of disorderly conduct, cruelty to children, dismissed after internal investigation

Read full article: Glynn County police officer accused of disorderly conduct, cruelty to children, dismissed after internal investigation

A Glynn County police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Glynn County police officer accused of disorderly conduct, cruelty to children

Read full article: Glynn County police officer accused of disorderly conduct, cruelty to children

A Glynn County police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of disorderly conduct and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Brunswick man evades Glynn County police pursuit, gets arrested 3 days later at his home

Read full article: Brunswick man evades Glynn County police pursuit, gets arrested 3 days later at his home

Glynn County Police Department arrested a Brunswick man at his home three days after he evaded a pursuit and was accused of possession of a firearm by a felon while committing a crime, according to a release.

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Brunswick family of 4 shot at while driving on Hwy 17

Read full article: Brunswick family of 4 shot at while driving on Hwy 17

A father and a mother were shot while driving with their small children on a Brunswick highway on Tuesday afternoon, the Glynn County Police Department said.

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13-year-old arrested in Glynn County in shooting death of 29-year-old man on Christmas eve

Read full article: 13-year-old arrested in Glynn County in shooting death of 29-year-old man on Christmas eve

A 13-year-old was arrested and charged with the murder of a 29-year-old man in Glynn County, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Man, woman accused of animal cruelty after police find 1 of 10 puppies believed to be buried in front yard of home

Read full article: Man, woman accused of animal cruelty after police find 1 of 10 puppies believed to be buried in front yard of home

A man and woman were arrested and are facing animal cruelty charges after police found several unhealthy dogs inside their home and at least one of 10 puppies believed to be buried in the yard, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Glynn County police warn of scammer impersonating law enforcement

Read full article: Glynn County police warn of scammer impersonating law enforcement

The Glynn County Police Department issued a warning Monday about a possible phone scam involving someone impersonating law enforcement.

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Stray bullet hits Brunswick police vehicle during shootout at busy shopping plaza

Read full article: Stray bullet hits Brunswick police vehicle during shootout at busy shopping plaza

The Glynn County Police Department is investigating a shootout that took place at a busy shopping plaza Monday afternoon in broad daylight.

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Glynn County police warns community of phone scam involving police officer impersonator

Read full article: Glynn County police warns community of phone scam involving police officer impersonator

The Glynn County Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam that involves someone impersonating a police officer.

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Man found dead with gunshot wound after crashing into pump house in Glynn County

Read full article: Man found dead with gunshot wound after crashing into pump house in Glynn County

The Glynn County Police Department is investigating the death of a 32-year-old man who crashed into a well-pump house and was found with a gunshot wound Saturday morning.

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Husband of woman seen wandering barefoot in Glynn County found dead in home; police investigating

Read full article: Husband of woman seen wandering barefoot in Glynn County found dead in home; police investigating

The Glynn County Police Department is investigating the death of a 66-year-old man after he was found dead on Thursday inside a home near St. Simons Island.

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Drive-by shooting leaves man injured in Glynn County

Read full article: Drive-by shooting leaves man injured in Glynn County

The Glynn County Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that left a man injured on Monday night.

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Shooting investigation in the parking lot of Glynn Place Mall

Read full article: Shooting investigation in the parking lot of Glynn Place Mall

The Glynn County Police Department responded to shots fired call Saturday morning in the e parking lot of the Glynn Place Mall, near Side Pockets Sports Bar and Billiard Hall.

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Man driving with suspended license arrested after Glynn County police learn vehicle is stolen during traffic stop

Read full article: Man driving with suspended license arrested after Glynn County police learn vehicle is stolen during traffic stop

A driver with a suspended license was arrested Friday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of stolen property, drugs and guns.

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4-year-old drowns at Glynn County hotel

Read full article: 4-year-old drowns at Glynn County hotel

A 4-year-old child drowned Tuesday at a Glynn County hotel pool despite multiple life-saving efforts, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Woman shot at in apparent road rage incident on I-95 in Glynn County, police say

Read full article: Woman shot at in apparent road rage incident on I-95 in Glynn County, police say

A woman was shot at twice on Friday night while driving on Interstate 95 in Glynn County, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Glynn County Police Chief, officers reprimanded after body cavity search of shoplifting suspect

Read full article: Glynn County Police Chief, officers reprimanded after body cavity search of shoplifting suspect

Several Glynn County Police Department employees have been disciplined in connection to a body cavity search for drugs on a shoplifting suspect in February. The public safety director said they did not follow protocol.

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Glynn County police say search warrant served at site of house party that sent 19-year-old to ICU

Read full article: Glynn County police say search warrant served at site of house party that sent 19-year-old to ICU

As the Glynn County Police Department (GCPD) continues to investigate an incident at a house party on St. Simons Island last week that left a young man in the hospital, investigators have conducted a search warrant at a home they believe to be the location of the party.

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Hundreds rally in support of Glynn County teen who’s in ICU after apparent hazing incident

Read full article: Hundreds rally in support of Glynn County teen who’s in ICU after apparent hazing incident

Hundreds of people rallied Monday outside a hospital in Glynn County to show their support for a teenager who is recovering after an apparent case of hazing.

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Georgia lawmakers consider bill to crack down on gang violence

Read full article: Georgia lawmakers consider bill to crack down on gang violence

A new bill would set minimum sentences at five and 10 years.

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Glynn County law enforcement offers advice to help parents keep students safe online

Read full article: Glynn County law enforcement offers advice to help parents keep students safe online

With the start of school approaching Aug. 9, law enforcement agencies from the Glynn County area joined forces this week to share student and school safety tips for parents.

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Speed radar glitch forces Glynn County to dismiss more than 260 speeding tickets

Read full article: Speed radar glitch forces Glynn County to dismiss more than 260 speeding tickets

The Glynn County Police Department is dismissing or refunding 264 speeding tickets because of faulty speed radars.

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Glynn County police adds adorable new K-9 puppy to team

Read full article: Glynn County police adds adorable new K-9 puppy to team

The 10-week-old purebred bloodhound will serve as a tracking dog for the department. Chief was donated by the Jimmy Ryce Center for Victims of Predatory Abduction.

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I-TEAM: 8 months later, mother pushes for answers after non-verbal man was tasered by Georgia officers

Read full article: I-TEAM: 8 months later, mother pushes for answers after non-verbal man was tasered by Georgia officers

A Brunswick mother says she’s continuing her push for answers after her son, who has autism and is non-verbal, was tasered multiple times and tackled by Glynn County police.

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Men convicted of murder in 2019 deadly Glynn County shooting

Read full article: Men convicted of murder in 2019 deadly Glynn County shooting

The Glynn County Police Department on Friday announced the convictions of two men, Everett Belafonte Bennett Jr. and Travis Tyrone Kates Jr., for the July 2019 murder of Antonio Randolph.

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Brunswick man gets life in prison for deadly shooting outside Glynn County bar

Read full article: Brunswick man gets life in prison for deadly shooting outside Glynn County bar

A Brunswick man has been found guilty in the December 2019 homicide of a 37-year-old Virginia Beach man, according to a Friday news release from the Glynn County Police Department.

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GBI detonates ‘possible grenades’ found in Glynn County garage

Read full article: GBI detonates ‘possible grenades’ found in Glynn County garage

Investigators said a man called 911 after finding “possible grenades” while cleaning out the garage of a neighbor who had recently died.

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Jury convicts 1st of 3 men charged in 2019 death of Georgia father

Read full article: Jury convicts 1st of 3 men charged in 2019 death of Georgia father

Ethan Bell Bennett, 20, of Brunswick has been convicted in the 2019 death of a 35-year-old father of three who was shot multiple times in front of his mother’s home in the Arco area of Brunswick.

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Glynn County Police offer $5K reward, ask for photos, video related to 18-year-old’s murder

Read full article: Glynn County Police offer $5K reward, ask for photos, video related to 18-year-old’s murder

The Glynn County Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of 18-year-old Amondrick Tijuane Roberts.

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Glynn County Police needs help locating this missing girl

Read full article: Glynn County Police needs help locating this missing girl

The Glynn County Police Department is seeking public assistance to help find 13-year-old Dunia Pinto.

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1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Glynn County shooting, police say

Read full article: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after Glynn County shooting, police say

Two people were shot, one fatally, on Sunday in Glynn County, authorities said.

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1 dead, 1 charged after Glynn County shooting, police say

Read full article: 1 dead, 1 charged after Glynn County shooting, police say

One person is dead and another person is charged after a shooting late Monday evening in Glynn County, authorities said.

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Glynn County police looking for missing 77-year-old man last seen Sept. 19

Read full article: Glynn County police looking for missing 77-year-old man last seen Sept. 19

Officers are looking for a missing 77-year-old man who has dementia and multiple health issues, the Glynn County Police Department announced Monday.

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Man charged in Glynn County stabbing, police say

Read full article: Man charged in Glynn County stabbing, police say

A 29-year-old man is charged with aggravated assault after a stabbing Sunday in Glynn County, police said.

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Swearing in of first Black police chief in Glynn County postponed

Read full article: Swearing in of first Black police chief in Glynn County postponed

Former FBI agent, Jacques Battiste, will lead the Glynn County Police Department after some Georgia lawmakers tried unsuccessfully to abolish it last year.

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Man accused of impersonating officer in Glynn County

Read full article: Man accused of impersonating officer in Glynn County

There have been two reports of a man impersonating a law enforcement officer and pulling over people, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Immediate and ‘saturated’ police response saves child from kidnapping in Glynn County

Read full article: Immediate and ‘saturated’ police response saves child from kidnapping in Glynn County

A man is in custody and a child is back safe with their mom after a kidnapping in Glynn County. Police said the man stole the mother’s car with the child inside.

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Glynn County Police Department holds Q&A for top cop candidate

Read full article: Glynn County Police Department holds Q&A for top cop candidate

The department in question is the same police agency that responded to the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. It came under criticism after it did not make an arrest nor did it ask for the Georgia Bureau of Investigations to take over the investigation after realizing one of the accused, Gregory McMichael, was a former police officer within the same department.

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Glynn County Police plan to use grant for simulator to improve training

Read full article: Glynn County Police plan to use grant for simulator to improve training

The Glynn County Police Department is focused on training its officers to build a safer community. The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) has awarded a grant to Glynn County for $113,900.

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Glynn County police: Pizza delivery driver says he fatally shot would-be robber

Read full article: Glynn County police: Pizza delivery driver says he fatally shot would-be robber

A man died after he was shot Saturday by a pizza delivery driver, who said the man tried to rob him, according to the Glynn County Police Department.

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Police warn of dangers of leaving children in cars on hot days

Read full article: Police warn of dangers of leaving children in cars on hot days

Children were left unattended in a vehicle on Friday, the Glynn County Police Department said.

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Glynn County married couple won’t be prosecuted in 2018 murder

Read full article: Glynn County married couple won’t be prosecuted in 2018 murder

Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Keith Higgins has told Glynn County Superior Court he has dropped a murder charge against Akeem Brown in the March 2018 shooting death of Corley “CJ” Proctor and murder and conspiracy charges against Brown’s wife, Tiffany Brown, according to the Brunswick News.

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SUV being towed by truck careens over side of Sidney Lanier Bridge

Read full article: SUV being towed by truck careens over side of Sidney Lanier Bridge

Video shared with News4Jax by a driver shows an SUV that plummeted over the side of the Sidney Lanier Bridge on Thursday evening.

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Thousands get rid of old, unused prescriptions during National Drug Take Back Day

Read full article: Thousands get rid of old, unused prescriptions during National Drug Take Back Day

Where to drop-off your old, unused prescriptions on National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24.

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GBI, Glynn County police arrest 2 in death of 17-year-old

Read full article: GBI, Glynn County police arrest 2 in death of 17-year-old

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Glynn County Police Department on Sunday arrested two people in connection with the death of a 17-year-old, authorities said.

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Brunswick police find 17-year-old shot, killed

Read full article: Brunswick police find 17-year-old shot, killed

The Glynn County Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a 17-year-old was found wounded on Cypress Mill Road and Golden Isles Parkway.

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Community group to have a say in selecting Glynn County’s new police chief

Read full article: Community group to have a say in selecting Glynn County’s new police chief

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – Ever since Glynn County Police Chief Jay Wiggins announced he was resigning last month, the search has been on for the county’s next top cop. The commission is a group made up of local pastors, business owners, and stakeholders within Glynn County. In a statement, he said:Ad“Our meeting with members of Community First Planning Commission was productive and enlightening. He also pointed to incidents in Glynn County that have received negative national coverage and says they do not reflect the community at large. “We’re here to say, that’s not our community,” West said.

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Former chief named special advisor for Glynn County Police Department

Read full article: Former chief named special advisor for Glynn County Police Department

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Board of Commissioners approved a six-month contract with former chief Carl Alexander to become a special advisor to the Board of Commissioners on matters relating to the Glynn County Police Department. Alexander, who served as Glynn County Chief of Police for 15 years until 2002, will assist the commissioners in a search for a new Police Chief and help the embattled department achieve accreditation. Glynn County officers were also the first to investigate the February slaying of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man fatally shot while he was being chased by three white men in a neighborhood just outside of Brunswick. Glynn County Interim Chief of Police Rick Evans will continue his role in maintaining the day to day operations of the department. I am honored to be working with a true legend of Glynn County law enforcement,” Evans said.

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Glynn County police search for man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend

Read full article: Glynn County police search for man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Police Department is searching for a man suspected of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend. According to investigators, William Bolin took Katy Morine from a Brunswick home Wednesday morning. KIDNAPPING UPDATE Katelyn "Katy" Morine has been located and is now safe. The investigation continues, as William Bolin is still on the run. "And I couldn’t do anything.”According to the Police Department, Bolin has a history of domestic abuse.

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Glynn County police adds new K9 officers

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Glynn County has some new K9 members of the police department. Glynn County police said it has been a while since it has had K9s and it’s now revamping the program. Glynn County police has 3 new K9s. Yesterday GCPD trained with Camden County Sheriffs Office to give the dogs different environment, sights, & smells. Today, the Glynn County Police K-9 team had their training in Camden County, GA. Lead by Sergeant E. Koenig, Officers M.... Posted by Glynn County Police Department on Thursday, October 15, 2020Yesterday’s training was at the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.

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Community agencies hold collective drive-thru Halloween event

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Police Department is hosting a drive-thru Halloween event on October 30th. It’s happening from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm at its' headquarters at 157 Carl Alexander Way. The county police along with other local agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, Glynn County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, Brunswick 911 Center, Animal County, Brunswick Police Department, and Fire Department will be hosting a candy and car seat check drive-thru. Those wanting to attend are asked to remain inside their car. There will be one line for a car seat check and another line for candy.

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Glynn County Police Department’s use of force under spotlight

Read full article: Glynn County Police Department’s use of force under spotlight

– The Glynn County Police Department held a virtual town hall Tuesday night to discuss the agency’s use of force policy. The meeting took place from 6 to 7 p.m. and could be accessed through the Glynn County Police Department’s Facebook page or Glynn County’s government YouTube page. The town hall was the latest move to increase public trust after a series of notorious cases involving Glynn County Police Department employees or former employees. After those indictments, an advisory panel was created to review the Glynn County Police Department’s use of force policy entirely. Last month, the advisory panel released several recommendations including a revision of the use of force policy and additional training for officers.

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Advisory panel recommends changes for Glynn County Police Department

Read full article: Advisory panel recommends changes for Glynn County Police Department

At a rally Tuesday morning, activists said they want a Citizen Review Board to handle complaints against the police department and make recommendations to the county commission about how to hold officers accountable. The panel also wants the department to have regular meetings with The Community Leaders Group. The recommendations come after a judge ruled last week that voters cannot vote on a planned referendum that could have abolished the Glynn County Police Department altogether. The Brunswick News reported that the Glynn County Supervisor of Elections said the board will not appeal the decision. Efforts to abolish the Glynn County Police Department were motivated by a series of scandals, including the deaths of three people who died in shootings involving one Glynn County officer.

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Glynn County Police Department vote ruled unconstitutional

Read full article: Glynn County Police Department vote ruled unconstitutional

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A Georgia judge ruled Friday that a referendum the legislature added to the November ballot asking voters if they wanted to abolish the Glynn County Police Department is unconstitutional. While the Glynn County Board of Elections or the Georgia Secretary of State could appeal the ruling, there the deadline to add or remove items to the Glynn County ballot is Friday. “The county has prevailed and we felt very confident that we would,” Glynn County Commission Vice Chairman Bill Brunson told The Brunswick News. SB 38 allows the state to abolish a county police department if the voters choose to do so, and SB 509 contains the wording of a binding referendum on abolishing the Glynn County Police Department and transferring the agency’s operations and assets to the Glynn County sheriff. This lawsuit also does not seek to question the ability of the current Sheriff to provide law enforcement services in Glynn County.”READ: Glynn County lawsuitEfforts to abolish the Glynn County Police Department were motivated by a series of scandals, including the deaths of three people who died in shootings involving one Glynn County officer.

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Embattled Glynn County Police Department gets new chief

Read full article: Embattled Glynn County Police Department gets new chief

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A new permanent police chief has been named to lead an embattled department on the Georgia coast that’s facing possible disbandment by voters. Jay Wiggins has served as interim chief of the Glynn County Police Department since his predecessor was indicted on criminal charges in late February. How long Wiggins remains chief may depend on voters. Glynn County commissioners have filed suit to stop the vote, saying it violates their constitutional authority to provide police protection for residents. A few days after the Arbery shooting, then-Chief John Powell was indicted along with three former high-ranking Glynn County officers on charges that they ignored an officer consorting with a drug dealer.

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Lawsuit challenges laws allowing voters to decide fate of Glynn County Police Department

Read full article: Lawsuit challenges laws allowing voters to decide fate of Glynn County Police Department

BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The Glynn County Board of Commissioners on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of two laws green-lighting a vote on abolishing the Glynn County Police Department. The laws in question are Senate Bills 38 and 509, which were passed by the Georgia General Assembly in June and signed by Gov. SB 38 allows the state to abolish a county police department if the voters choose to do so, and SB 509 contains the wording of a binding referendum on abolishing the Glynn County Police Department and transferring the agency’s operations and assets to the Glynn County sheriff. According to the county, under SB 38 and SB 509, county assets would be transferred through “an unlawful referendum and election process,” which the county says would be a violation of the Georgia Constitution and state election law. “This lawsuit does not seek to litigate any question related to the merits of abolishing the Glynn County Police Department, or the reasons that motivated the passage and enactment of these bills.

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Georgia investigator saves injured hawk struck by vehicle

Read full article: Georgia investigator saves injured hawk struck by vehicle

GLYNN COUNTY, Fla. – A Glynn County Police Department investigator -- who happens to be a licensed falconer -- rescued a hawk on Tuesday after it was struck by a vehicle. The police department said the red-tailed hawk was eating a meal when it was injured. Luckily for the large bird, investigator Lowrey’s “unique talents” were put to use and he handled the hawk safely and transported it to a rehabilitation center so it can recover, the department said. The Facebook post did not include the investigator’s first name. Investigator Lowrey is also attached to GCPD’s Special Response Team.

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Georgia voters will decide fate of Glynn County Police Department

Read full article: Georgia voters will decide fate of Glynn County Police Department

Georgia voters will decide fate of Glynn County Police DepartmentPublished: August 5, 2020, 10:39 pmGov. Brian Kemp has vetoed a bill that allows another bill to move forward to put the referendum on the November ballot.

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Georgia voters will decide fate of Glynn County Police Department

Read full article: Georgia voters will decide fate of Glynn County Police Department

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. Georgia voters will soon have a say on abolishing the scandal-plagued Glynn County Police Department thats been talked about for months. Brian Kemp has vetoed a bill that allows another bill to move forward to put the referendum on the November ballot. The bill that was vetoed -- Senate Bill 504 -- would create a nonbinding advisory referendum on whether to abolish the department and hand its law enforcement responsibilities back to the elected county sheriff in unincorporated parts of the coastal Georgia county. If approved, the binding referendum in Senate Bill 509 would automatically abolish the Glynn County Police Department and transfer the functions and assets of the department to the Sheriff of Glynn County. Because the presence of two similar ballot questions could lead to voter confusion, I veto Senate Bill 504.According to the bill, the stronger, binding referendum will be put before voters on Election Day.

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Police: Woman dies after Brunswick shooting; 2 in custody

Read full article: Police: Woman dies after Brunswick shooting; 2 in custody

A woman died after a shooting over the weekend in Brunswick, and two men are now in custody, authorities said Thursday. Officers were on patrol shortly before 2:30 a.m. Saturday when they heard gunshots coming from a strip mall along Altama Avenue, according to the Glynn County Police Department. Police said they issued arrest warrants charging Jamar and Jeremiah Herrington with aggravated assault. Jeremiah Herrington, 26, was booked Saturday into the Glynn County jail, and Jamar Herrington, 27, was booked Wednesday into the jail, records show. Following Bacon’s death, according to the Police Department, the aggravated assault arrest warrants have been upgraded to murder.

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Voters could get say on abolishing Glynn County police

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ATLANTA – A bill to let local voters decide whether to abolish the scandal-plagued Glynn County Police Department has gone to Gov. Glynn County commissioners oppose both measures, saying two local Republican lawmakers are trying to help their political ally, Sheriff Neal Jump. A Glynn County narcotics officer was found to have been having sex with two confidential informants. Glynn County Chairman Mike Browning and most of his fellow commissioners have stood by the department nevertheless. If voters, in the end, do decide to vote in favor of abolishing the Glynn County Police Department, the transition into a sheriff’s office would begin.

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Voters could decide to abolish Glynn County Police Department in November

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Senate Bill 504 calls for a referendum to be added to the November ballot, allowing voters to decide if the Glynn County Board of Commissioners should abolish the Glynn County Police Department. For that reason, Ligon feels the department's future should be left to Glynn County voters. As things currently stand, the Glynn County Sheriffs Office is in charge of jail operations, courthouse security, etc. If this bill passed and voters decided to abolish the Glynn County police department, the sheriff's office would then take over investigative responsibilities once held by the police department. News4Jax waited several days for the Glynn County Police Department to return requests for comment on this story.

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Attorney: Release of bodycam videos seeks to criminalize Ahmaud Arbery

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Old police body camera videos of run-ins with Ahmaud Arbery have been released by the Glynn County Police Department -- a move that is drawing sharp criticism from attorneys who say the videos are irrelevant and seek to criminalize Arbery. More than two weeks after the two were arrested, the focus has shifted to Arbery past history with law enforcement. The officer searched Arbery for weapons and called for a second police officer to assist him after Arbery curses. Arbery told officers at first he didnt know what television they were talking about and later told them he had a receipt. Latoya Williams Shelton, a Jacksonville defense attorney, believes the videos will likely be prevented from being shown to trial.

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Glynn County cop who asked homeowner to report trespassers to a neighbor was disciplined before

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Officers on the scene, including Rash, failed to arrest Sasser for what then-police Chief John Powell later called clear criminal violations." A text message from Larry English, the construction site owner's, phone from December suggests Gregory McMichael was deputized prior to the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery. At 9:40 a.m. on Dec. 20, Rash replied to English: Your neighbor at 229 Satilla Drive is Greg McMichael. According to the human resources office for Glynn County, Rash is still an active employee with the county. The county spokesman did say that stories about the text between their officer and Greg McMichael back in December surprised them.

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Text suggests Gregory McMichael was deputized before Ahmaud Arbery shooting

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A photo of a text message is the newest piece of information News4Jax has uncovered regarding the Ahmaud Arbery investigation. The photo prompts more questions about what was happening in that Satilla Shores neighborhood before Arbery was shot and killed. The photo shows a text message from an Officer Rash with the Glynn County Police Department telling Larry English to contact Gregory McMichael, his neighbor on Satilla Drive, if English saw any action on his surveillance camera. English’s attorney Beth Graddy told News4Jax this text message dates back to last year. “It appears that Gregory McMichael had been informally ‘deputized’ by the Glynn County Police Department.”Its unclear when McMichael was deputized or why.

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I-TEAM: Controversial Glynn County cases back under the microscope

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The U.S. Department of Justice has another request to investigate the Glynn County Police Department and the Brunswick District Attorney’s Office. Other controversial cases in Glynn County are now coming back under the microscope. I-TEAM: Arbery case not the 1st time Glynn County law enforcement hesitated to arrest one of their ownCaroline Small, Katie Kettles-Sasser and Johnny Edward Hall Jr. all died in shootings involving one Glynn County police officer. The 35-year-old mother was unarmed and pinned in when she was shot through her windshield by officers with the Glynn County Police Department. Cory Sasser (Glynn County Sheriff's Office)The Police Department fired Sasser on May 24, 2018, following an internal investigation.

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Grand jury review recommended as video emerges of fatal shooting of unarmed black man

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A Hinesville district attorney on Tuesday recommended that a grand jury review the fatal February shooting death of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery, who friends say was killed while jogging in a suburban Brunswick neighborhood. RELATED: Fatal shooting of unarmed black man sparks large protest in Brunswick neighborhoodBrunswick radio station WGIG published the “graphic, disturbing” video that reportedly shows the incident on Tuesday afternoon. Travis McMichael, who appears to be standing outside the parked truck, and Arbery then become engaged in a struggle over what looks to be a shotgun. It’s not clear in the video who fired the fatal shots, but the shooter’s father told police that Travis McMichael fired two shots, killing Arbery. Travis McMichael fired two shots, killing Arbery, they told police.

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2nd arrest made after Customs & Border Protection trainee killed on St. Simons Island

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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – A second arrest has been made after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection trainee was shot and killed about 12:30 a.m. Sunday outside Rafters in downtown St. Simons Island, authorities said. The Glynn County Police Department said an altercation began inside the bar on Mallery Street. According to police, the victim, identified as 37-year-old CBP trainee Wolf Valmond, was struck twice and later died of his injuries. Police said Jenkins was arrested and booked into the Glynn County jail on a charge of murder. “We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts are with Valmond’s family, friends and fellow classmates during this difficult time,” the CBP spokesperson said.

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Man arrested after Customs & Border Protection trainee shot, killed outside bar on St. Simons Island

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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – A man was arrested after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection trainee was shot and killed about 12:30 a.m. Sunday outside Rafters in downtown St. Simons Island, authorities said. The Glynn County Police Department said an altercation began inside the music and pool hall on Mallery Street and then two men then went outside, where the suspect, 27-year-old Calvin Jenkins, got a firearm from a car and began shooting. Police said the victim was shot twice and began running toward Mallery Street and Ocean Boulevard. “We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our thoughts are with Valmond’s family, friends and fellow classmates during this difficult time,” a CBP spokesperson said. Jenkins was arrested and booked into the Glynn County jail on a charge of murder.

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Glynn County police arrest kidnapping suspect

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - Less than two hours after asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted on kidnapping charges, Glynn Count police announced he'd been arrested. The Glynn County Police Department said Javier Sanchez Mendoza is facing a kidnapping charge under the Family Violence Act. They did not release any details about the case, because it "is still an active investigation." Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Glynn County officers warn residents of phone scam

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GLYNN COUNTY, Fla. - The Glynn County Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam that is targeting residents in the community. Authorities said an individual is calling residents claiming to be a Glynn County officer and telling residents they missed a grand jury date, and they are being ordered to pay fines or else be arrested. The Glynn County Police Department wants to remind the public that it would never make telephone calls to residents ordering them to pay fines. Authorities said if you receive a suspicious call like this to call the police department directly at 912-554-7800. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Glynn County officers warn residents of phone scam

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GLYNN COUNTY, Fla. - The Glynn County Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam that is targeting residents in the community. Authorities said an individual is calling residents claiming to be a Glynn County officer and telling residents they missed a grand jury date, and they are being ordered to pay fines or else be arrested. The Glynn County Police Department wants to remind the public that it would never make telephone calls to residents ordering them to pay fines. Authorities said if you receive a suspicious call like this to call the police department directly at 912-554-7800. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Georgia man charged after shooting teen hunting partner

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Bobby Lane (left) was in an area of heavy foliage when he was thought to be an animal by another hunter, the Glynn County Police Department said in a press release. Lane was taken to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injury,(CNN) - A 32-year-old Georgia man has been charged after fatally shooting a teenage hunting partner he mistook for a deer, police said. Hector Romero-Hernandez was booked into the Glynn County Detention Center on Monday on charges that include hunting with unlawful weapon, misuse of firearm resulting in serious bodily harm to another and hunting without a license, according to the county sheriff's office. Romero has yet to appear for a preliminary hearing and it's unclear whether he has an attorney. Deer season for archery is open in Georgia but firearms season doesn't begin until Oct. 19, the statement said.

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Teenager mistaken for deer shot, killed in Glynn County

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A 17-year-old died Saturday after he was shot while hunting, according to the Glynn County Police Department. Bobby Lane died after he was accidentally shot in a wooded area near 578 Myers Hill Road, more than two miles west of Interstate 95, police said. Police said Lane was mistaken for a deer and shot by a hunting partner, who helped carry the injured man to a Friendly Express store on Highway 82 to get help. It's currently archery season and the firearm season doesn't start until Oct. 19. It's unclear if the friend who accidentally shot Lane will face any charges.

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Man dies in Glynn County hunting accident

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - A man died following a shooting while hunting Saturday, according to the Glynn County Police Department. Bobby Layne died at a hospital from injuries he suffered after being accidentally shot in the wooded area near 578 Myers Hill Road, police said. Police said Layne was mistaken for a deer and shot by a hunting partner. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Police: Man with multiple warrants for arrest turns himself in

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - A Saint Simons Island man with several warrants for his arrest turned himself in at the Glynn County Detention Center about 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, police said. According to the Glynn County Police Department, 45-year-old attorney Billy Reid Zeh faces charges related to family violence, including two counts of aggravated assault, one count of battery, one county of robbery and one count of kidnapping. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Glynn County Police Investigations Division at 912-554-7802 or the Silent Witness line at 912-264-1333. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Glynn County police looking for man with multiple warrants for arrest

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - The Glynn County Police Department is seeking help to locate a Saint Simons Island, Georgia, man with warrants for his arrest. Police are looking for 45-year-old attorney Billy Reid Zeh, who they said has warrants for his arrest on two counts of aggravated assault, one count of robbery, one count of battery and one count of kidnapping. Zeh is 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 250 pounds. If anyone has information on Zeh, please call the Glynn County Police Investigations Division at 912-554-7802 or the Silent Witness line at 912-264-1333. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Police: 1 dead in fiery crash near Brunswick

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - One person died after two vehicles collided and at least one of them caught fire Wednesday afternoon just north of Brunswick, the Glynn County Police Department said. The crash happened just before 2:40 p.m. on King Cotton Road, just east of U.S. 17. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a person was still inside one of the vehicles, but they were unable to get the person out because the vehicle was engulfed in flames, according to the Police Department. The names of the people involved in the crash, including the identity of the person who died, were not immediately released. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Glynn County police find parents of lost child found on Sea Island

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - The Glynn County Police Department said officers have found the parents of a lost child Sunday. The child was found on Sea Island, Georgia around 7 a.m. Saturday wearing a blue shirt and diaper. He has sandy blonde hair with blue eyes and was carrying a piece of paper that reads, "Mat." An officer with Sea Island security was able to use sign language and learned the child's name is Mat. Shortly after the Glynn County Police Department notified the media of the lost child, his parents were found and the family is back together.

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Glynn County police find parents of lost child found on Sea Island

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - The Glynn County Police Department said officers have found the parents of a lost child Sunday. The child was found on Sea Island, Georgia around 7 a.m. Saturday wearing a blue shirt and diaper. He has sandy blonde hair with blue eyes and was carrying a piece of paper that reads, "Mat." An officer with Sea Island security was able to use sign language and learned the child's name is Mat. Shortly after the Glynn County Police Department notified the media of the lost child, his parents were found and the family is back together.

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Police: Teenage brothers arrested in killing of Georgia father of 3

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Two teenage brothers were arrested in connection with the killing of a Georgia father of three, the Glynn County Police Department announced Friday. Ethan Bennett, 17, and Everett Bennett, 18, are each charged with one count of murder in the death of Antonio Randolph. Police said they believe Antonio Randolph was killed in the early Tuesday, when officers received a call about gunshots in the area. Antonio Randolph's family said his body was discovered more than eight hours after he was killed. They are without a daddy, and Im out of (a) son," Patricia Randolph, Antonio Randolph's mother, told News4Jax.

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Family: Georgia man shot to death in 'cold-blooded killing'

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A man was found shot to death Tuesday morning in the Arco community, the Glynn County Police Department said. When they arrived, police said, they found 35-year-old Glynn County resident Antonio Randolph dead in a yard. They are without a daddy, and Im out of son," said Patricia Randolph, Antonio Randolph's mother. Police said they are looking into whether Antonio Randolph's killing is connected to the shots fired call in the area during the night. Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in Randolph's death.

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Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run of pedestrian

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. - A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident that left one person injured, according to the Glynn County Police Department. Michael Harris of Saint Simons was taken into custody and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving injury and causing serious injury by vehicle after a hit-and-run accident Saturday, deputies said. Harris is accused of driving a car that struck 19-year-old pedestrian Rilyn Ellis on Federica Road near Saint Clair Drive on Saint Simons Island, according to deputies. Ellis was located lying on the roadway with serious injuries and was transported to a hospital, where deputies said he is in serious condition. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Police find 57-year-old man dead from gunshot wound in Brunswick home

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. – A 57-year-old man was found dead inside a home on Jesup Road Friday by officers conducting a welfare check, the Glynn County Police Department said. The body of Antoni Zalewski, of Illinois, was found inside the home about 6:55 p.m., police said. Police on Sunday said the cause of death was a gunshot wound. Police said Zalewski was in the process of remodeling his home and may have been selling or giving away old fixtures and materials. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Brando Kondo at 912-554-7802 or the silent witness line at 912-264-1333.

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Police investigate armed robbery at Brunswick Circle K

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BRUNSWICK, Ga. – An armed robbery occurred late Thursday evening at a Circle K in Brunswick, Georgia, the Glynn County Police Department said. Officers responded about 11:30 p.m. to the convenience store on Community Road. Investigators learned that three people went into the store with a firearm, took an undisclosed amount of money and then left in a small, silver Nissan sedan. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Brandon Gregory at 912-279-2914 or Silent Witness at 912-264-1333.

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