Investigation Division

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Chief Investigator

Paul P. Garland, Chief Investigator paul.garland@co.clayton.ga.us

 

The Chief Investigator is responsible for the overall day to day supervision of the Criminal Investigators employed by the District Attorney.  All District Attorney Investigators are POST certified peace officers. Some of their duties include: locating victims and witnesses, conducting interviews, serving subpoenas, and testifying in court proceedings and preparing cases for indictment.

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Indictment Unit

Allen Crenshaw, Deputy Chief Investigator allen.crenshaw@co.clayton.ga.us Paul Cain, Investigator paul.cain@co.clayton.ga.us Steve Davis, Investigator steve.davis@co.clayton.ga.us Chuck Blissitt, Investigator chuck.blissitt@co.clayton.ga.us Todd Murphy, Investigator todd.murphy@co.clayton.ga.us Rodney Herring, Investigator rodney.herring@co.clayton.ga.us Takita Allen, Investigator takita.allen@co.clayton.ga.us Jon Antoine, Investigator jon.antoine@co.clayton.ga.us Richard Lee, Investigator richard.lee@co.clayton.ga.us Rodney Boles, Investigator rodney.boles@co.clayton.ga.us

 

Indictment Unit Investigators are responsible for working cases up from the preliminary hearing to the point of filing an accusation or indictment.  The assigned Investigator gathers documentation to support the criminal activity described in the criminal warrant or warrantless arrest affidavit.  This documentation includes police incident reports, accident reports, bank records, telephone records, medical records, victim / witness statements, photographic line-ups, restitution information, and criminal history and driving history information on the defendants.  The case is then prepared for approval of the assigned Assistant District Attorney to be placed on the trial calendar.

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Major Case Unit

Steve A. Payne, Deputy Chief Investigator steve.payne@co.clayton.ga.us Pat Ponder, Investigator pat.ponder@co.clayton.ga.us Brian Busch, Investigator brian.busch@co.clayton.ga.us Tyrone Walls, Investigator tyrone.walls@co.clayton.ga.us

Major Case Unit Investigators are responsible for working major felony and high profile cases.  These Investigators follow their cases through the entire criminal justice process.  The cases handled by the Major Case Unit include murder, vehicular homicide, involved financial crimes, and other high profile, politically sensitive cases.

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Trial Team Unit

Steve Payne, Deputy Chief Investigator steve.payne@co.clayton.ga.us Kim Arnzen, Investigator kim.arnzen@co.clayton.ga.us David Daniel, Investigator david.daniel@co.clayton.ga.us   Steve Maddox, Investigator steve.maddox@co.clayton.ga.us Tony Robinson, Investigator tony.robinson@co.clayton.ga.us

Trial Team Unit Investigators are responsible for handling cases once they are placed on a trial calendar.  These Investigators gather physical evidence that is to be presented at trial.  They also assist the Assistant District Attorney in jury selection and various trial phases.  These Investigators are also present to facilitate the usage of the audio/visual equipment in the courtroom that is available for the State and Defense attorney to use.

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Juvenile Court Investigator

Ponda Maine, Investigator ponda.maine@co.clayton.ga.us Carol Bridwell, Investigator Aide carol.bridwell@co.clayton.ga.us

 

The Juvenile Court Investigator is responsible for working cases up from intake to adjudication at the juvenile court level. This investigator gathers documentation to support the delinquent activity described in the juvenile petition. This documentation includes police incident reports, accident reports, victim/witness statements, restitution information and juvenile history and driving history information on the accused. This investigator must pick up evidence when needed for court and also serve subpoenas on the people involved in the court action. In addition to working with police agencies, this investigator also assists juvenile court officers with juvenile complaints filed by citizens.