CRIME & SAFETY

Two people are dead at a shooting that occurred near a convenience store on Whitesville Road on Monday evening, according to Troup County Coroner Erin Hackley. The post Two dead after shooting near convenience store on Whitesville Road appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.

LAGRANGE, Ga. — LaGrange Police have set up crime scene tape at a convenience store Monday. A spokesperson with a department said police were headed to a shooting call the evening of Memorial Day. An 11Alive viewer sent in a photo of the scene along Whitesville Road. Officers are...

Teenagers handling firearms led to two separate shooting incidents in Troup County.

Stacy Renee Echols, 37, 221 Robert Taylor Rd., LaGrange, GA, production order/brought back to court Alfred Kevin Freeman, 50, 57 Gates Rd., Hogansville, GA, VGCSA-amphetamine-possession, improper brake lights Jimmy Edward Agan, 55, 104 Blue Creek Ct., Hogansville, GA, VGCSA-amphetamine-possession Robert Patrick Laughlin, 30, 2184 West Point Rd., LaGrange, GA, child molestation Aaron Micah Goodine, 36, […] The post Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for period ending May 26 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The LaGrange Police Department is investigating after one person was fatally shot. According to officials, the incident occurred on May 27 - around 12:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Fourth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found one victim with a gunshot wound to his chest. The...

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old boy was shot in the head on Friday afternoon. Investigators believe it was a “tragic accident.”. Authorities responded to the 2400 block of Cameron Mill Road after reports of a person who was shot around...

A 17-year-old was killed and a 16-year-old charged after a shooting at 900 Fourth Avenue on Saturday morning, according to a LaGrange Police Department press release. The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Monatvious Gunn and the suspect is an unidentified 16-year-old who has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm during […] The post 17-year-old shot, killed; 16-year-old charged with involuntary manslaughter appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.

JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia corrections officer and a jail nurse have been arrested for allegedly giving contraband to inmates. Officer Tabitha Clifton, of LaGrange, was arrested early Friday while nurse Jessica Castellanos, of Hampton, was taken into custody later that night, news outlets reported. Both women are being held at the Clayton County Jail and face charges of giving guns, drugs or alcohol to inmates. What specifically was given to the inmates has not been disclosed.

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - The Troup County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at 2457 Cameron Mill Road. According to officials, on May 26, at apporximately 5:57 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Cameron Mill Road in regards to a person who had been shot. Officials say that when...

Deputies said Makayla Vaughn was last seen in the Grantville area wearing a black hoodie, skinny jeans and possibly Vans sneakers.

For the newly promoted Major Andree Robinson, the road to working in law enforcement began with a redirection from physical education to social work. “When I was in LaGrange College, I was working on a physical education major and had done some teaching in an internship. Once I finished the internship, I went to the […] The post 38 years and counting: Major Robinson talks life with LPD appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.

HAMILTON, Ga. (WRBL) — Multiple suspects try to remove and steal an ATM in Hamilton on May 26, Police state. According to the Hamilton Police Department (HPD), Harris County 911 Dispatch received a call at around 5:40 a.m. about a suspicious vehicle at First People’s Bank in Hamilton. Responding Deputies found an abandoned Ford F250 […]

Police have identified the “former” Troup County School System employee accused of inappropriate physical contact with a student at Clearview Elementary. LaGrange Police Department reports from the incident have identified the suspect as Tracy Lynn Morris, 39. The school system referred to the suspect as a “former employee” in the press release on Tuesday, but […] The post Suspect accused of inappropriate contact with 8-year-old at Clearview identified appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The Lagrange City Council and police, along with the Saving our Sons organization provided a free two-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge for young men ages eight to 15. The organizer behind this event says their main goal is to stop the epidemic of youth gun violence.

LAGRANGE, Ga. (WTVM) - The City of LaGrange and the LaGrange Police department is set to host “A Call to Manhood” conference this week. According to officials, researchers report around a 35% increase in juvenile crimes during the summer. The city of LaGrange is trying to put a...

The Troup County School System said in a press release Tuesday that it received a report from a parent that a paraprofessional at Clearview Elementary had inappropriate physical contact with a student. The alleged incident occurred in the opportunities room at the school. The post TCSS: ‘Former employee’ arrested after inappropriate physical contact with student appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.

The Optimist Club of LaGrange presented awards to their officer and (city) firefighter of the year during the LaGrange council meeting on Tuesday evening. Local Optimist Club president Ralph Howard presented the awards to an already packed crowd due to a slate of officer promotions. The awards are given out annually to deserving law enforcement […] The post Optimists name LaGrange firefighter and officer of the year appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.

Five LaGrange Police officers were promoted to high-ranking positions during the mayor and city council meeting on Tuesday night. New Police Chief Garrett Fiveash promoted longtime police captains Dale Strickland and Andree Robinson to the rank of major. Strickland and Robinson will be the first majors in the department’s history as LPD has never had […] The post MAJOR PROMOTIONS: Strickland, Robinson named first majors in LaGrange Police Department’s history appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.

On Friday morning, the Troup County Sheriff’s Office hosted a multi-agency training scenario at R. Shaefer Heard Park on West Point Lake. The post TCSO investigate simulated murder in training event at West Point Lake appeared first on Valley Times-News.

A juvenile was arrested in relation to a trio of vehicle thefts from a body shop in LaGrange.