A Statesboro High and Georgia Southern University graduate was named chief investigator for the Ogeechee Circuit District Attorney’s Office, District Attorney Robert Busbee announced in an email sent out Monday morning by the office’s chief of staff, Lindsay Gribble.
According to the release, Investigator Andrae Wright brings more than 23 years of law enforcement experience to his new position.
“We are excited to officially welcome Andrae as our chief investigator,” Busbee said. “From the moment I took office, Andrae has been an invaluable resource to me and our team. During my campaign, I committed to making decisions based on merit, not just tenure, and Andrae exemplifies that promise.”
Over the course of his career, Wright has served in a variety of roles, including detention officer in the Sheriff's Jail Division, corrections officer with the Department of Juvenile Justice, Sheriff’s Road Patrol deputy, and founding member of the Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit. Additionally, he has served as a supervisor in the Civil/Warrants Division, criminal investigator for the Sheriff’s Office and District security officer in collaboration with the United States Marshals Service.
Also, Wright has attended training sessions with the Regional Counterdrug Training Academy in Meridian Station, Miss., Commercial Drug Interdiction Training, and the Institute of Police Technology and Management in Florida.
He is a member of the Child Fatality Review Board and Georgia Gang Association.
Wright was named Investigator of the Year in 2024 with the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office after he assisted with the successful prosecution of a triple homicide, the release stated.
“His natural leadership, dedication, and initiative have been evident from day one,” Busbee said. “Without being asked, he stepped into a leadership role and played a critical part in making my transition into being district attorney go smoothly. We are fortunate to have such a skilled and committed professional leading our investigation team.”