Three Arrested in Chatham County Entering Auto Cases
The Chatham County Police Department has made three arrests in connection with separate entering auto cases reported since September 11, 2025. Each arrest was made within hours of the incidents.
On Thursday night, detectives charged 21-year-old Antonio James Griffin in connection with one of 13 entering auto cases that occurred in the Johnny Mercer and Bryan Woods areas. Griffin faces charges of Felony Possession of Tools for Commission of a Crime, Felony Theft by Receiving Stolen Property, and misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana (less than one ounce). He was booked into the Chatham County Detention Center.
Early Sunday morning, officers responded to the 800 block of Quacco Road after a caller reported a suspect rummaging through their vehicle. Patrol officers quickly arrested 31-year-old Raijon Lamar Ross, who is charged with Entering an Automobile or Other Motor Vehicle with Intent to Commit Theft or Felony. Ross was transported to the detention center.
On Saturday, officers arrested 38-year-old Robert Pete Skrine after an entering auto case at a convenience store on Diamond Causeway in Sandfly. Skrine faces charges of Entering an Automobile or Other Motor Vehicle with Intent to Commit Theft or Felony and Criminal Trespass. He was also booked into the detention center.
While highlighting the quick work of officers and detectives, Chatham County Police urged residents not to become complacent. “Vehicles are not a place to store your valuables – especially your firearms,” the department said.
Anyone with information about these cases is asked to contact the Chatham County Police Department. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the department’s app or online form at police.chathamcountyga.gov/Tips. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020 and may qualify for a cash reward.
