The Paper Trail
Who was arrested, what happened to their case, and what officials are still holding back, all from public records.
Daily Arrest Report
Updated each morningPeople booked into the Glynn County Detention Center and still held when the Sheriff's Office report was pulled. Everyone listed is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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What happened nextArrests make headlines. We follow the cases we report through court until they're over. Charges are accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Two charged in death of two-month-oldMcIntosh County · Updated Oct 29, 2026Charged
- Oct 26, 2026Infant dies at Southeast Georgia Health System in BrunswickMcIntosh County detectives respond and request help from the GBI, which takes the lead.
- Oct 29, 2026Both arrested and chargedEach faces one count of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree cruelty to children. Held without bond in the McIntosh County Jail.
- Not yetFirst appearance and bond hearing
- Not yetGrand jury indictment
- Not yetPlea or trial
- Not yetVerdict or sentence
Five arrested in Brunswick shootoutBrunswick · Updated Oct 14, 2026Charged
- Oct 12, 2026Shooting near Union Street and S StreetAround 3:30 a.m., an alleged attempted robbery at a residence turns into a gunfight. Two people are wounded, one critically.
- Oct 14, 2026Five arrestedThe GBI and Brunswick Police announce five arrests and say more are expected.
- Not yetAdditional arrests
- Not yetGrand jury indictment
- Not yetPlea or trial
- Not yetVerdict or sentence
Joshua Graham plea dealWayne County · SentencedSentenced
- Reported Oct 3, 2026Pleads guilty to one count of first-degree cruelty to childrenOriginal statutory rape, child molestation and aggravated stalking charges dropped. Sentence: 15 years of probation, 180 days in jail, a $2,500 fine and 100 hours of community service. No sex offender registration.
- Scheduled Nov 2026180-day jail term set to end
- After 5 yearsMay petition to end probation early, if no violationsRequires a petition, a hearing and a judge's approval.
Open Records Requests
Tracked in publicEvery open records request we file. Georgia law gives agencies three business days to respond. When they comply, you'll know. When they stall, you'll know that too.
GBI investigative file, Case 14-0144-26-26 (Sheriff's Office payroll)Georgia Bureau of Investigation · Filed Jun 2, 2026 · Ref. R007872-060226
OverdueCommunications on the selection and appointment of the police chiefGlynn County · Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Request 26-6540
ProducedList of all Glynn County employees and salariesGlynn County Finance · Filed Sep 9, 2026 · Request 26-6655
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