Criminal Investigations Division

The Criminal Investigations Division is committed to providing the highest quality investigative services to the citizens of Glynn County. We will protect the public by deterring crime using innovative investigative and specialized enforcement strategies. The Investigations Division is responsible for conducting in-depth inquiries into alleged criminal activity and taking the necessary steps to bring offenders before the court. Cases are assigned based on workload, potential for clearance, in-house expertise and availability of external resources.

The Criminal Investigations Division is comprised of three units:


Major Crimes Unit - Major Crimes completes follow-up investigations on cases initiated and generated by the Patrol Division. Investigators provide investigative assistance to patrol officers 24 hours a day, year-round.                     

Special Investigations Unit (SIU) - The Special Investigations Unit is a pro-active unit that investigates all aspects of narcotics and vice operations. This includes all aspects of work associated with illegal drug activities and vice crimes such as prostitution, gaming, illegal weapons, and illegal alcohol sales. 

Crime Scene, Property and Evidence Unit - The Crime Scene, Property and Evidence Unit is responsible for all aspects of crime scene processing and evidence collection and maintenance.


Contact Us


  1. Captain Shawn Strohl

    Major Crimes Division Commander

    GCPD Headquarters at Public Safety Complex
    157 Carl Alexander Way
    Brunswick, GA  31525
    Phone: 912-554-7808
    Email: [email protected] 

    Lieutenant Gerald Herndon

    Major Crimes Unit Manager 

    GCPD Headquarters
    Phone: 912-554-7834
    Email: [email protected]

    Acting Lieutenant Martin Davis

    Special Investigations Unit Manager 

    GCPD Headquarters
    Phone:
    Email: [email protected] 

    Sergeant Chris Lowther

    Major Crimes Unit Supervisor

    GCPD Headquarters
    Phone; 912-554-7807
    Email: [email protected]


    Acting Sergeant Brandon Rusch 

    Crime Scene, Property and Evidence Supervisor

    GCPD Headquarters
    Phone:912-279-2917
    Email: [email protected]