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Bartow deputies working to ID man they say tried to fill fake prescription at Walmart
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office said they’re working to identify a man accused of fraudulently trying to fill a prescription for Percocet at a Cartersville Walmart.
Kennesaw Man Accused of Setting Fire to Homeless Encampment
A Kennesaw man is accused of setting fire to a homeless encampment. Richard Todd Blake, 55, is accused of setting fire to several tents in the remnants of a homeless encampment on March 9 between 3:35 and 5:23 p.m. in a wooded area behind a residence at 1657 Greers Chapel Road in Kennesaw, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Blake stated that he was trying...
Knox Bridge Highway Open Again After Shutdown
Knox Bridge Highway is open again after it was shut down at Fields Chapel Road near Canton, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office reports. The road was closed at about 4 p.m. April 18 due to wires down, according to the sheriff's office. The road was open again by 4:30 p.m.
Woman Arrested at Bartow Country Club for Starting a Fire with Toilet Paper
A peculiar occurrence transpired at the Lake Forest Country Club situated in Acworth, Bartow County, wherein a woman was reported to have ignited a fire outside the establishment using a toilet paper roll. Since her alarming actions on April 5, the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office has charged Yihua Wiseman with multiple offenses, including third-degree arson.
Man Arrested After Bringing Gun to Kennesaw Mountain High School
A Kennesaw man was arrested after bringing a loaded gun to a Cobb County high school. Theodore Davidson, 18, was arrested Saturday at Kennesaw Mountain High School for possessing a weapon on school property, according to his arrest warrant. Davidson brought the sawed-off rifle with a loaded magazine and a round in the chamber to Kennesaw Mountainfest, which was hosted at the school Saturday. According to Davidson’s booking records, he...
Woodstock Municipal Court Offering Amnesty For Certain Warrants. What We Know
Woodstock Municipal Court is offering amnesty on failure to appear bench warrants from April 22 through April 26. “If you missed a court date in the past year, you may come into the City of Woodstock Municipal Court’s office and take care of your citation without any additional penalty,” said Chief Judge Robert Tidwell. “Please note that this is not amnesty for the underlying charge; this amnesty applies to the failure to appear bench warrant that was issued when you missed your previous court date.” The amnesty week coincides with Georgia Cities Week. Payments may be made in person at Woodstock Municipal Court located in the Woodstock City Hall Annex at 12453 Highway 92 in Woodstock. Municipal Court Services is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about Woodstock Municipal Court, visit woodstockga.gov/court.
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