Carr: Gwinnett County Man Convicted of Human Trafficking in Unit’s First Undercover Chat Case

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Demonte Engle has pleaded guilty to one count of Human Trafficking following an undercover investigation conducted by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office in 2021. This is the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit’s first undercover chat case, whereas the defendant solicited a purported 14-year-old female online for sex but was actually communicating with an undercover officer. This also marks the fourth conviction to be obtained by the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit since July 25, 2022.

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Carr: Medicaid Fraud Division Obtains Guilty Plea in DeKalb County

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Janice Cooks has pleaded guilty to one felony count of Medicaid Fraud in DeKalb County Superior Court. Judge Gregory A. Adams accepted the plea on Oct. 11, 2022, and sentenced the defendant to 10 years of probation. The Court also ordered the defendant to repay $31,519.60 in restitution. Cooks is now excluded from practicing as a provider of healthcare services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Five in Cobb County

Indictment stems from a drive-by shooting alleged to have occurred in Marietta in June 2021

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CONSUMER ALERT: Tips for a Safe and Fun Halloween

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is offering important safety tips to help Georgia families prepare for Halloween.

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Carr’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit Indicts Two Alleged Sellers, Three Buyers in Cherokee and Fulton County

Two indictments involve the alleged trafficking of one underage female victim

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Carr: Gwinnett County Man Indicted for Human Trafficking

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of Sean Curry in a case related to the alleged trafficking of a 25-year-old woman in Gwinnett County. This indictment was obtained by the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.

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Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Five Alleged Members of Insane Crips for Murder and Other Charges in Muscogee County

ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the office’s new statewide Gang Prosecution Unit has indicted five alleged members of the Insane Crips in Muscogee County. This indictment stems from the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Columbus in June 2021. The defendants are facing 52 charges in total, including violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Criminal Damage to Property in the First Degree and weapons offenses.

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Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Donald Bannister for Murder and Other Charges in Cobb County

Defendant is an alleged member of 2Solid, a hybrid street gang with ties to national Bloods

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Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit Indicts Four Alleged Members of Inglewood Family Gangster Bloods in Dougherty County

Defendants charged with murder, gang crimes and other violent offenses

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Carr Encourages Georgians to Protect their Data and Devices During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

AG highlights the efforts of the Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force

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