CLASSIC CITY NEWS

By Joe Johnson A coordinated investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department Gang Unit and Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force this week resulted in the seizure of multiple firearms, including machine guns, a significant amount of marijuana, and thousands of dollars in U.S. currency. On August 5th the Gang Unit conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the seizure of about a quarter pound of marijuana, a Glock 27 pistol, and $968. The driver, Siderious O’Ne

Joe Johnson Timothy Bruce, 20, of Dawsonville, was arrested last week after his assault rifle shot a round into an occupied apartment. The incident happened on July 30th at around 10:20 p.m., when a woman was in her home at University Oaks apartments and a bullet came through the floor and the couch on which she was sitting. Police determined that the bullet had been fired from the apartment directly below, where Bruce apparently was visiting. He gave no explanation for why

By Joe Johnson Charles Andre McMillon, 29, of Segrest Circle, was arrested last week while in possession of various drugs and guns. The arrest culminated an investigation during which police monitored his Instagram account with the handle of Taco Charles. He was taken into custody on the afternoon of July 28th when police conducted a traffic stop after he made an illegal turn at Hull and Voyle roads then ran a red light, according to police. His car was searched when a police

Released by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department On the morning of July 24, 2026, the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the ACCPD Gang and K-9 Units, and FBI Safe Streets Task Force, executed multiple search warrants across Athens-Clarke County (Sayemore Drive, Massey Lane and Big Oak Circle). As a result, officers seized 12 grams of fentanyl, 24 grams of cocaine, 18 pounds of marijuana, four firearms, and $8,800 in U.S. currency. Brian

Two Glock pistols allegedly purchased from a gun shop in Athens on May 15, 2021. (DOJ) The following was released today by the United States Department of Justice: THE GRAND JURY CHARGES: At all times material to this Indictment: GENERAL INTRODUCTION The manner and means used to accomplish the objects and purposes of the conspiracy included, among other things: 1. Defendants RAFAEL ENRIQUEZ, ELIJAH LUCENA, KEONTICE REED, and MELVIN GRIFFIN and others, known and unknown to the

The following was released today by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department On June 26, 2026, the ACCPD Gang Unit, with the assistance of the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, along with ACCPD’s Strategic Response Team and K-9 Unit, executed search warrants in the 200 block of Rocksprings Court and the 100 block of Madison Avenue. As a result, officers seized seven firearms, approximately 1.5 pounds of marijuana, and $17,339 in U.S. currency. Jaylen Brown (22), T

By Joe Johnson A large block party in the westside Stonehenge neighborhood this weekend came to a tumultuous conclusion with people fighting and ducking for cover from gunfire. The police department reports that officers initially responded to the neighborhood soon after midnight on June 28th to investigate a loud noise complaint on Altarstone Drive. As officers were trying to determine if a man lying on the ground needed medical attention pandemonium suddenly broke out. “Whi

By Joe Johnson An Athens-Clarke County grand jury this week returned a 10-count indictment against a man accused of murdering two people and injuring a third during a shooting in downtown Athens last March. Mark Anthony Desousa, 22, of Jefferson, was charged with two counts each of malice and felony murder, and three counts each of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime, according to the indictment filed in Superior Court on Tuesday. DeSou

Released this afternoon by the Gwinnett County Police Department Norcross, Ga., Jan. 16, 2026) – The Gwinnett County Police Department Homicide Unit has arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the death of a child. On January 8, 2026, officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Green Hill Drive regarding an incident involving two juveniles. One of the juveniles was shot and died as a result of the injuries. It was discovered the juveniles located a firearm and contact

t By Joe Johnson A man with an existing deportation order was arrested on the afternoon of November 28th after one of his neighbors complained about hearing gunfire. While speaking with the complainant police officers heard gunshots coming from a neighboring property on Benedict Court. When canvassing that street the officers spoke with witnesses who had seen 33-year-old Gerson Gemaliel Gonzalez-Montufar yelling and firing a gun. After a lengthy standoff during which police u

By Joe Johnson Martin Kurjian Baker, 59, of Florida Avenue, was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly pointed a gun at another motorist when driving on West Broad Street. The 50-year-old victim told police that he was near the intersection of Milledge Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. when he saw a white man with a tattoo on his forehead waving a pistol at him from his car window, at which time he hit the gas and sped away to report the incident. Personnel in the police depa

By Joe Johnson A University of Georgia student was recently playing a computer game in his room when a bullet punched a hole in the wall near the door and struck the opposite wall. Even with headphones on he heard a “crack” and after moving around some furniture he found the bullet on top of a dog bed. Police believe that the bullet had been fired at the Athens Gardens apartment complex due to its trajectory and the close proximity of the complex to the student apartments on

By Joe Johnson Patrick Abercrombie, 29, of Hawthorne Extension, was arrested late the evening of September 9th after he accidentally...

James Quinton Lumpkin By Joe Johnson A Clarke County grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old Athens man for trafficking drugs and illegal...