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Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: Acworth Police Department's Victim Advocacy Program
Chief Jesse Evans leads the Acworth PD and has established a special program for crime victims. Acworth PD is the only law enforcement agency that employs a dedicated crime victim advocate.
October 10, 2023
Victim advocate Emily Hall of the Acworth Police Department demonstrates how she helps people affected by crime.
Special Units
Georgia Corrections Officer Killed by Inmate
The department said Robert Clark, 42, a corrections officer at Smith State Prison in Tattnall County, was assaulted from behind with an improvised weapon.
October 2, 2023
Georgia Corrections Officer Robert Clark, 42, was killed sunday when he was attacked by an inmate.
Patrol
GA Officers, Good Samaritans Lift Crashed Car Off of Teen
He can't breathe. We've got to lift this car up right now," the officer is heard saying on his body camera.
September 20, 2023
Lawrenceville, GA, police officers and Good Samaritans lift car off of accident victim.
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Atlanta Officer Teams Up with Firefighter to Rescue Man from Flooded Car
One police officer came upon major flooding on Peachtree Street near Atlanta's Public Safety Headquarters and saw a partially submerged sedan in the middle of the road.
September 19, 2023
Vehicle submerged in downtown Atlanta flood waters. The occupant was rescued by an officer and a firefighter.
Investigations
Man Gets 35 Years for Planning Murder of GA Deputy
During his time behind bars, officials say an inmate came forward to tell investigators that the man had a "hit" against a Troup County drug investigator who testified at his bond hearing.
September 11, 2023
Jonathan Taylor Lawrence was sentenced to 35 years for conspiracy to commit malice murder, threatening a witness, and trafficking methamphetamine.
Special Units
GA K-9 Shot and Killed Saturday, Suspect Dead
The K-9, who had been a part of the Clayton police force for approximately three years, was shot in the back and mortally wounded.
September 4, 2023
K-9 Waro and his Clayton County Police handler. Waro, a German shepherd, was killed early Saturday morning.
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GA Sheriff Dies in Single Vehicle Duty Crash
Wilcox County, GA, Sheriff Robert Rodgers was killed Tuesday when his duty vehicle was involved in a single-car crash.
August 30, 2023
Wilcox County, GA, Sheriff Robert Rodgers was killed Tuesday when his duty vehicle hit a tree.
Patrol
GA Deputy Goes for Walk on Break Saves Baby from Distraught Mother
Deputy Aliyah Miller saw the distraught woman and the Columbus officer walking toward her. The sheriff’s office said on Facebook that Miller “realized the woman had a baby and was threatening to jump into the river with the infant.”
August 18, 2023
Muscogee County, GA, sheriff's deputy Aliyah Miller was praised by Sheriff Greg Countryman for protecting a baby from its distraught mother.
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Savannah Officer Dies from Medical Emergency During Off-Duty Assignment
Corporal Doug “Twin” Herron died early Friday after experiencing a medical episode while working an off-duty assignment, according to the department.
August 14, 2023
Corporal Doug “Twin” Herron died Friday after experiencing a medical emergeny during an off-duty assignment.
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GA Officer Seriously Injured in Accident Scene Crash
Medics rushed the officer to a local hospital. He is now in stable condition and is expected to recover from his injuries.
August 11, 2023
A Fairburn, GA, police officer was injured Wednesday when his vehicle was struck at an accident scene on I-85.
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GA Deputy’s Wife and Two Children Killed in Horrific Wreck
Deputy Patrick Holtzclaw’s wife Avonlea and two young children, ages 5 and 6, were killed, as were the driver and passenger of the Corvette.
July 19, 2023
Hall County, GA, Sheriff's Deputy Patrick Holtzclaw lost his wife and two children in a wreck Sunday. Photo shows his wife Avonlea and their two children Colt and Maddie Kate.
Patrol
GA Officer Cites County’s Chief Deputy for Going 96 in a 35 Zone
The body camera video captured the officer calling in the stop. "Yeah, the chief deputy driving a ******* Dodge Charger, a souped-up Dodge Charger, belongs to the sheriff's office. I just clocked this son of a ***** at 96 in a 35."
July 14, 2023
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