The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken Eric L. Loggins, a 53-year-old man from Augusta, into custody on charges that stem from a property-related conflict. Loggins faces charges of making terroristic threats and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, according to information released by the GBI.
Law enforcement became involved when the Richmond County Sheriff's Office sought GBI's help on July 8, after reports emerged about a man issuing threats during a property dispute. Conducting work for a neighbor of Loggins on June 30, an employee of a local surveying company found themselves the target of these threats, the GBI alleges.
Following an investigation, authorities determined that Loggins was the source of the threats. In a move indicating his surrender, Loggins turned himself into the Richmond County Jail on Friday. The details of the incident, as described in the GBI press release, note that the event escalated to a point where public safety was a concern.
The current standing of the case is that once the GBI concludes their investigation, they will forward their findings to the Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, which will be responsible for the prosecution. The full implications of Loggins' actions during the dispute remain to be evaluated in the due process of law.
