On Tuesday, Aug. 4, 18-year-old Jackson High School senior David Crawford took his own life. His family says he was bullied, but law enforcement say they can find no evidence of bullying. Jackson Police Chief Matt Garrison said Jackson Police Department detectives have spent “a lot of man hours” on this case. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping with the investigation. After interviewing close to 30 JHS students, Garrison said law enforcement found no evidence of bullying in this specific case. “From all the kids we talked to, no one said he was picked on,” Garrison said. “The school doesn’t have any reports of bullying and the kid seemed to be well liked.” A flier requesting tips on incidents of Crawford being bullied includes a note to call the Jackson Police Department. Garrison said the department has not received any calls. “We have worked closely with the Butts County. School System and they have cooperated throughout this investigation. I will add that we take these allegations seriously and we do not condone bullying of any kind,” Garrison said. The police chief released this formal statement to the community: “Bullying is a serious issue affecting communities across America, and we understand the importance of thoroughly examining any concerns surrounding this tragedy. Following an extensive investigation with assistance from the Georgia Bureau of investigations, including interviews with more than 30 students and a comprehensive digital forensic review…
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