Man Arrested for Assault at Glynn County Gas Station After Three Week Investigation

Glynn County Police Department officers arrested a man on Friday in connection with an assault that occurred more than three weeks ago. The incident took place on May 25 at the Sunoco Gas Station located at 2764 Highway 17 South. The victim, who was traveling to Florida, was preparing to fuel his vehicle when he was attacked. The assault left him unconscious with serious injuries, including broken facial bones, a broken nose, and a cut requiring six stitches above his eye.

The Glynn County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit launched an investigation and identified Corey Burnett of Glynn County as the suspect. On June 21, Burnett was arrested and booked into the Glynn County Detention Center on a charge of aggravated battery.

Anyone with additional information about this case is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (912) 554-7802, the non-emergency number at (912) 554-3645, or report anonymously via Silent Witness at (912) 264-1333.