On the morning of October 3, 2009, the University of Georgia Police Department received a report of Armed Robbery.  A student and two visitors reported being robbed at gun point in an Athens Housing Authority parking lot on Broad Street across from Pulaski Street.  The suspects were described as three to five black males.  One individual was described as having short facial hair on the chin and one was described as having his face partially covered from the nose down.  This incident is currently under investigation.

At approximately 3:00 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, August 19, 2007, an argument ensued between individuals who were known to each other. The argument took place in the NO3 Lot at the corner of Oconee Street and Thomas Street. Sometime during the argument a physical fight broke out. After the fight ended it was determined that one of the persons involved had suffered stab wounds. We would like to remind all students, faculty and staff that whenever they are out on campus or out in the community, whether in Athens or elsewhere, and find themselves in a confrontational situation to please contact the local law enforcement authorities rather than attempt to handle the situation themselves. The case is currently under investigation by the University of Georgia and Athens Clarke County Police Departments.

This is to inform the University of Georgia community of a public safety matter as required by the Clery Act. Based on statements made by a student to a faculty member on Monday, April 30, the faculty member was led to believe the student could be a threat to the student’s own safety or that of others. University of Georgia Police executed a search warrant Monday evening at the residence of the student, Brandon Ginyard, 27, an MBA student who lives at 211 North Avenue, Apt. 1317, Athens. Ginyard confronted officers with a handgun but was disarmed and taken into custody under a court order requiring that he submit to mental evaluation. Pending the determination of whether he will be held for further mental treatment, he also will face two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer.

The University of Georgia Police Department reports an armed robbery that occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on August 19, 2006 in the Baptist Student Union parking lot. A male student reported that as he was walking he was approached by a black male with a knife who demanded his wallet. No one was injured in the incident.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5′08″ to 5′09″ in height, medium build, in his mid 20’s, with short hair in an afro style, mustache, goatee, and wearing dark shoes, a black shirt, baggy jeans and a silver chain. The suspect was armed with a knife.

Anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident, or anyone with any information about this incident, is asked to please call the University of Georgia Police Department at 706/542-2200.