A series of recent automobile break-ins and thefts in Barnesville led to the arrest of a Barnesville man on April 3, 2025.
The Barnesville Police Department received multiple calls yesterday morning regarding a man attempting to break into vehicles. The BPD Criminal Investigation Division began digging into the matter.
The investigation led to a search warrant at a home within the city limits. During the search, law enforcement recovered several stolen firearms connected to the recent theft cases.
As a result, 20-year-old Amyis Johnson of Barnesville was taken into custody. He is currently being held at the Lamar County Detention Center. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.
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Grant Turner is the editor of the Barnesville Buzz and an educator, coach, and writer based in Barnesville, Georgia. He shares stories that bridge community, faith, and personal growth. In addition to teaching and coaching, Grant is Director of Musical Worship and a Sunday School teacher at New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon, Georgia. He lives in Barnesville with his wife, Haley.
