DA sleuth honored for work

Yarbrough named Investigator of the Year for region

District Attorney’s office Investigator Eric Yarbrough was named Gang Investigator of the Year by the Georgia Gang Investigators Assocation at the group’s summer conference. Yarbrough, left, was presented with the award by GBI Special Agent and regional gang specialist Ashleigh Isaacson.. Photo credit: Special to the Tribune

Deputy Chief Investigator Eric Yarbrough was recently presented with the Regional Investigator of the Year award for the Eastern Region of Georgia at the Georgia Gang Investigators Association Summer Conference.

The Georgia Gang Investigator’s Association trains, provides intelligence and facilitates corroboration among law enforcement and prosecutor agencies throughout the state. The award acknowledges Investigator Yarbrough’s deep commitment and hard work in investigating gang crimes and illegal gang activity in not just Walton County, but in the surrounding areas. The award was presented to Investigator
Yarbrough by GBI Special Agent and Regional Gang Specialist Ashleigh.

“Investigator Yarbrough has consistently been, not just one of the hardest working individuals in all of law enforcement in our Circuit, and the entire State of Georgia,” District Attorney Randy McGinley said.

“He is committed to doing the right thing and will stop at nothing to achieve justice for victims and our communities.

“Investigator Yarbrough has never believed that a case coming to the District Attorney’s Office is the complete story. He will always go above and beyond to continue digging to find more information. I cannot think of someone more deserving of being honored with this award.

“Walton County is a safer place because of Investigator Yarbrough. The entire DA’s Office is proud and honored to be able to work alongside him.”