Weekly Safety Report: Shooting and Real Time Crime Center Impact South Fulton
Two incidents occurred in South Fulton, Georgia this week. The first incident involved a shooting outside a restaurant on Old National Highway, resulting in one person being injured. The second incident involved the South Fulton Police utilizing their new Real Time Crime Center to solve 30 crimes, including two homicides.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and Bomb Threat in Chamblee, Georgia
Two incidents occurred in Chamblee, Georgia this week. In the first incident, a man was arrested after shooting two people at the Clairmont Center. One victim was shot in the neck and the other in the chest. The second incident involved a bomb threat at Vintage Pizzeria and Heritage Lofts. The threat led to the evacuation of the premises and temporary closure of a nearby road. No evidence of a bomb was found, and the area was cleared.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shootout and Missing Person Raise Concerns in College Park, Georgia
This week in College Park, Georgia, two incidents occurred that have raised concerns for public safety. In the first incident, a man was shot and killed by South Fulton police after he opened fire on them during a 911 call. The police were responding to a reported sexual assault when the shootout occurred. In the second incident, a 75-year-old woman diagnosed with dementia went missing from her home. Despite police efforts to locate her, she has not been found. An emergency missing alert has been issued for her.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Shooting and Police Department Recognition in Sandersville, Georgia
Two incidents occurred in Sandersville, Georgia this week. The first incident involved a shooting that took place outside a Thanksgiving party at the Twin Cities Plaza Shopping Center. After the parties ended, fights broke out and gunshots were fired, resulting in the death of Thomas Womble Jr. The second incident involves the Sandersville Police Department, which placed second in the statewide Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety Challenge Awards in the Category 2, which includes law enforcement entities with 11 to 25 officers or deputies.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Assault on Officer and Suspicious Arson in Sparta, Georgia
The incidents in Sparta, Georgia this week involved a woman wanted for assaulting a police officer with a car door and a suspicious case of arson at a vacant home. A 27-year-old woman named Dermany Alexis Allen is wanted for aggravated assault on a Sparta police officer. She allegedly hit the officer with her car door while reversing as the officer tried to pull her out. The officer suffered minor scrapes and bruises. Anyone with information on Allen's whereabouts can anonymously contact Sparta police.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Neighborhood Burglaries, Triple Shooting, Arrest, and Apartment Fire Impact Decatur
This week in Decatur, Georgia, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents include a neighborhood taking action after a home burglary, a triple shooting at a gas station resulting in one fatality, an arrest made in connection with a woman's death in Social Circle, and an apartment fire caused by a space heater.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Scam and Embezzlement Cases Shake Suwanee, Georgia
Two incidents occurred in Suwanee, Georgia this week. In the first incident, a woman claims to have been scammed out of thousands of dollars by a man who promised to help her obtain an affordable car through a recovery program. The man has been charged with felony theft. In the second incident, a former office manager from Alpharetta is accused of stealing $3.5 million to fund a luxurious lifestyle, including purchasing tickets and trips, designer purses, and a recreational vehicle. She has pleaded guilty to federal charges.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Car Crash and Supreme Court Case Impact Marietta, Georgia
Two incidents occurred in Marietta, Georgia this week. The first incident involved a car crash at Cherokee Street and North Marietta Parkway, causing traffic congestion and delays. The second incident involves a case of a man convicted for the stabbing of his adopted mother in 2012, which will be debated before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Driver Hospitalized in Car Wreck, Man Charged With Shooting in Woodstock
Two incidents occurred in Woodstock, Georgia this week. In the first incident, a driver from Woodstock was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a single-car wreck. The vehicle left the roadway, struck a mailbox, and collided with various obstacles before hitting a curb. In the second incident, a man from Ellenwood was charged with shooting at a moving vehicle, hitting an apartment window and a different car. He faces multiple charges including aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Crash and Library Burglary Hit Gainesville, Georgia
Two incidents occurred in Gainesville, Georgia this week. In the first incident, a Gainesville man was hospitalized after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Queen City Parkway near I-985. The truck driver failed to yield and was hit by a silver Mazda. The second incident involved a 22-year-old man who burglarized the Hall County Library on Main Street, causing $18,000 in damage.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Drug Trafficking, Car Wreck, and Shooting in Cherokee County, Georgia
This week in Cherokee County, Georgia, there were three notable incidents. James Aaron Aldred IV was sentenced to 45 years, with 25 to be served in prison, for his involvement in drug trafficking. A driver from Woodstock was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a single-car wreck. Raymond Tyree Berry was charged with firing rounds at a moving vehicle, hitting an apartment window and a different car.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Altercation at Store and Drug-Firearm Discovery in Cedartown, Georgia
This week in Cedartown, Georgia, two incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. In the first incident, a woman was struck by another individual at a store on Prior Station Road. The details of the incident are only accessible to logged-in members. In the second incident, a man was found with methamphetamine and firearms during a traffic stop. The driver, Christian Dargedon Earwood, was pulled over due to an active warrant for his arrest. However, upon searching his vehicle, officers discovered more than expected.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Deceased Individual, Drunken Dispute, and Domestic Incidents in Monroe, Georgia
The City of Monroe Police Department reported various incidents from November 16 to 22, 2023. These incidents include a man found deceased near South Broad Street, a drunken dispute following a high school playoff game, and domestic disputes. Additionally, there were reports of suspicious persons at Dollar Tree and gunshots heard on Green St & Perry St.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Family Abandons Search for Missing Fishermen, Woman Shot in Brunswick, Georgia
The incidents in Brunswick, Georgia this week include the abandonment of a private search for three missing fishermen after six weeks, and a woman being shot at while driving home from a night out.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Various Incidents Reported in Monroe and Loganville, Georgia
This week in Monroe and Loganville, Georgia, there were several incidents reported by the local police departments. These incidents included a man found deceased near a roadway, domestic disputes, suspicious persons, road rage, theft, hit-and-run accidents, and more.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Bicyclist Accident, Jewelry Store Break-In, Intoxicated Student, Fatal Crash, and Weapons Arrest Impact Athens
This week in Athens, Georgia, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. Two bicyclists were struck by a car while cycling on Old Elberton Road, a jewelry store experienced a break-in with a shattered window and power cut, a UGA student was found intoxicated and vomiting after a home game, a drunk-driving suspect remains at large after causing a fatal accident, and an Athens teenager was arrested on weapons charges. These incidents highlight the importance of road safety, security measures, responsible alcohol consumption, and the need for ongoing efforts to prevent crime in the area.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Felony Shoplifting and "Peeping Tom" Arrests in Fayetteville, Georgia
Two incidents occurred in Fayetteville, Georgia this week. The first incident involved a felony shoplifting arrest at Fayette Pavilion, where Tashonda Dixon was apprehended outside Dollar Tree with stolen clothing worth $3,500. She was also found in possession of marijuana and cocaine, resulting in felony drug and shoplifting charges. The second incident involved a two-hour chase by four law enforcement agencies to catch an accused "Peeping Tom" named Jeremy Pullins. He faces charges including obstruction of law enforcement officers and failure to register as a sex offender.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Arrest for Organized Retail Theft and Life Sentence for Killing in Peachtree City, Georgia
Two incidents occurred in Peachtree City, Georgia this week. The first incident involved the arrest of two individuals in a Home Depot parking lot for organized retail theft. Police responded to reports of suspicious activity and discovered four people involved in the theft. Two individuals were arrested for shoplifting and possession of controlled substances. The second incident involved a man being sentenced to life in prison for killing another man outside a CVS store. The perpetrator shot the victim multiple times at close range and was found guilty of malice murder. He received a life sentence without parole, along with an additional gun charge.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Homicide and Chase Incidents Hit Dallas, Georgia
Two incidents occurred in Dallas, Georgia this week. In the first incident, a woman was found stabbed to death in her home, initially believed to be a suicide but later determined to be a homicide. The suspect, a Georgia man, was arrested in Tennessee after leading deputies on a police chase. The second incident involves a Dallas man who is facing multiple charges following a weekend chase.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fatal Wreck, Murder Conviction, and Police Department Land Purchase Impact Rome
This week in Rome, Georgia, there were three notable incidents. Firstly, a fatal wreck occurred in West Rome, where a Honda Civic crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, resulting in the death of the Honda driver. Secondly, Desmond Lavonta Brown was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of two sisters in 2020. Lastly, the Rome City Commission plans to purchase a building for the Rome Police Department, providing temporary space and saving the county from constructing a new facility.
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