Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County September 30, 2024

GBI statement on shooting in Cobb that left suspect dead, two officers injured

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued the following news release about the shooting in Cobb County that left the suspect dead and two police officers injured: At the request of…

GBI Inspector Trent Hillsman wearing a dark suit and tie, poses with hands crossed in front next to an American flag

Justice September 13, 2024

GBI’s Trent Hillsman promoted to Inspector

In a press release, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that Trent Hillsman has been promoted to Inspector. His new duties will include supervising and overseeing several Investigative Division units, including…

Justice July 13, 2024

Steve Rogers promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge of GBI West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office

Photo of ASAC Rogers provided by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that Steve Rogers has been promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge in…

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

Cobb County November 16, 2023

GBI to investigate fatal shooting of suspect during Cobb MCS operation

The Georgia Bureau Investigation is investigating a fatal shooting by Cobb officers in Marietta during an operation of the Marietta, Cobb, and Smyrna Organized Crime Unit (MCS). The GBI issued…

Kim Jewett standing in front of a brick wall.

Mableton July 18, 2023

Mableton resident Kim Jewett promoted to GBI’s Assistant Manager of Trace Evidence

[Correction: this article initially ran with the photo of another person who was promoted in the GBI. We regret the error, and apologies to Ms. Jewett] A resident of Mableton,…

Klay Kilcrease bearded with a blue suit and striped tie.

Criminal Justice System July 3, 2023

Klay Kilcrease promoted to GBI Special Agent in Charge of Middle Georgia Gang Task Force.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has promoted Klay Kilcrease to Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Middle Georgia Gang Task Force. SAC Kilcrease will supervise the unit’s operations,…

A GBI crime scene investigation truck behind yellow tape in the driveway of a small house

Cobb County June 11, 2023

GBI investigates fatal shooting of a Carrollton man by Cobb County police on a domestic dispute call

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued a statement on its investigation of the fatal shooting of a Carrollton man by Cobb County police officers when they were called for a…

Cobb County Police Department January 2, 2023

GBI issues statement on its investigation of shooting by Cobb police in Mableton

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued its initial statement on the shooting of a man by Cobb County police in Mableton. [The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding…

Cobb County Police Department January 2, 2023

Man shot by Cobb County police in Mableton; his injuries non-life-threatening

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, an officer shot a man who reportedly brandished a firearm in their direction. The…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta Police Department October 12, 2022

GBI issues initial statement on its investigation of non-fatal shooting of man brandishing air rifle by Marietta police

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued its initial statement on the investigation of a non-fatal shooting by Marietta police when they were called for an incident where a man was…

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