Criminal Investigation Division

Major Johnny Robinson

Commanded by Major Johnny Robinson, the Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for the investigative follow up on all incident reports generated by the Uniform Patrol Division and to ensure that every report written receives the proper case closure. The Detectives in the Criminal Investigation Division work diligently to solve crimes reported to the Uniform Division.

The Criminal Investigation Division is subdivided into two sections: Major Felony Unit and the Property Crimes Unit.

Detectives assigned to the Property Crimes Unit investigate such acts as burglary, auto theft, financial transaction fraud, and identity theft. The Property Crimes Unit is led by Captain Joe Ricci.

Detectives assigned to the Major Felony Unit investigate armed robberies, murder, aggravated assault, rape, family violence and investigations into reported sexual assaults and exploitation of children. Detectives assigned to the Major Felony Unit also proactively participate in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The Major Felony Unit is led by Captain Richard Gandee.

The Crime Scene Investigations Unit and the Property and Evidence Unit of the Clayton County Police Department are also under the control of the Criminal Investigation Division.

The Property and Evidence Unit is responsible for the logging and secure storage of thousands of pieces of evidence submitted to the unit each year by officers of the Clayton County Police Department. The Property and Evidence Unit is located on the ground level of Police Headquarters at 7911 N. McDonough Street, Jonesboro, Georgia and is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.