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Polk Jail report – Monday, November 9, 2026
Officials from the Polk County Jail provide arrest reports on weekday mornings. Find the Monday, November 9, 2026 report below.
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Rome High School football parts ways with coach Bill Stewart
ROME, Ga. - The Rome City Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to release head football coach Bill Stewart from his duties following a two-win season with the Wolves. Board members approved Stewart's release from his employment contract and coaching position during their Tuesday meeting. Stewart guided the Wolves to a 2-5 mark in region play and a 2-8 class record, according to standings from MaxPreps.
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“I’m the Devil” – Rome Man Accused of Threatening Woman, Beating Her Brother and Forcing Way Into Home
Willie Joe Robert Heath, 55 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he threatened a woman and then attacked her brother. Report said that Heath told a 24 year-old woman, “you don’t wanna fu** with me. You don’t wanna mess with me. I’m the devil. You know what imma shoot her.”
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Rome Woman Jailed for Attacking Ex-Husband with Brick
Yolandrea Yevette Crittenden, 51 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said she attacked her 55 year-old ex-husband with a brick. Reports said that the altercation began when Crittenden slapped the victim while he was attempt to get away from a scuffle. Crittenden then proceeded to push the man to the ground.
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CRIME REPORTS: West Rome man charged in shooting
A West Rome man was arrested Sunday on accusations that he shot a 40-year-old woman in the hand at a residence on Cleveland Avenue, reports state. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Mynor Velasquez, 39, was charged with felony aggravated assault, aggravated battery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He remained in jail as of Monday. Police: Woman beat husband, hit woman with brick A West Rome woman is accused of beating up her husband during a fracas on Williamson Street Saturday evening, reports state. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Yolandrea Yevette Crittenden, 51, is accused of knocking her husband to the ground and kicking him as he was trying to pull her away from a fight, then hitting a woman with a brick. Crittenden was charged with misdemeanor battery and assault, along with obstruction for allegedly running from police trying to detain her. She remained in jail as of Monday. South Rome woman charged in knife attack A South Rome woman was arrested early Monday morning on accusations that she attacked a man with a knife on Hardy Avenue, reports state. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Briona Shuntell Williams, 24, was charged
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Rome Man Jailed for Shooting Woman on Cleveland Avenue
Mynor Valasquez, 39 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he shot a 40 year-old woman at a home on Cleveland Avenue. Police said that Valasquez shot the victim in the hand, which resulted in “the victim to lose use of her hand”. Reports added that...
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Lassiter romp ends Rome's season
When a victory on the football field in Game No. 10 of a 10-game high school season could go a long way toward getting you into the state playoffs, it’s not surprising that team pulls out all the stops. So yes, at Barron Stadium in Rome Friday, there were onside kickoffs and fake punts. Only, it was the 7-2 Lassiter High Trojans of Marietta using these “trick” plays as a way of building a huge halftime lead on the 3-6 Rome High Wolves. The Trojans won the Region 6-6A battle 42-7 behind the passing arm of sophomore quarterback Caden Jones and his four touchdown passes among the 35 times he threw in the first half alone. In fact, 42-7 was the score heading into halftime and stayed that was through a running clock the entire second half. Lassiter also controlled the turnover margin with two big second-quarter takeaways, and the Trojan special teams not only recovered two onside kickoffs and converted a fourth-down out of punt formation, but it also blocked a Rome field-goal try. Throw in several 15-yard penalties that mainly went against the home Wolves and it was a rather miserable night for football amid a low wind-chill
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St. Paul A.M.E. Church donates $500 to Cancer Navigators
As the holidays approach, the spirit of giving has spread throughout the area, and St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Rome has joined in, making a $500 donation to Cancer Navigators. Cancer Navigators is a nonprofit that guides patients and their support system through a cancer diagnosis and treatment through events, providing resources and offering a wealth of knowledge. The church's donation will help further the nonprofit's mission by helping provide resources, gas cards and medical supplies to those who need them. It is the third consecutive year St. Paul's has contributed to Cancer Navigators, a service personal to the congregation, according to a media release. A member of the congregation, Stephanie L. Mosley, received support and care from the nonprofit during her battle with metastatic breast cancer. "The compassionate care and tangible resources extended to our church members and other families in the community inspired the church to commit to ongoing fundraising efforts," the media release from St. Paul's said.
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Peachy Pub to celebrate one year on Broad Street Saturday night
If you’re wondering where everyone will be this Saturday night, they are probably going to be on Broad Street at Peachy Pub & Grill for its one-year anniversary party. The pub at 325 Broad St. offers live music and other events. The celebration includes a $500 cash raffle, a free buffet from 7 to 9 p.m., music by D.J. Don Julio and even a mechanical bull, according to manager Taylor Locklear. “We want to show our appreciation for the people of Rome and Floyd County who have made our first year here on Broad Street so special,” Locklear said. “Saturday night is going to be a lot of fun, and we hope to see everyone there.” The pub is known for its solid pub food and pizzas as well as an extensive selection of beers. “Our Wednesday night karaoke night is very popular,” Locklear said, “but there’s nothing like watching college football on Saturday with our 99-cent wing deal and drink specials. It’s a great crowd.” According to Locklear, the anniversary weekend gets off to a start Friday night with special musical guest Fischer Lord , who has performed at Fiddlin’ Fest as well as other local venues and is
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New ‘Heart of Rome’ mural celebrates community, inclusivity along ECO Greenway
What was once a graffiti-covered concrete wall along one of Rome’s busiest trails has been transformed into a 192-foot piece of public art celebrating the people, places and traditions that make the city unique. The new “Heart of Rome” mural, located along the AdventHealth ECO Greenway beside the Fifth Avenue Bridge, features a large heart filled with symbols representing Rome’s history, natural beauty, education and community. The blue-and-white artwork was created by local artist Renee Peterson through a collaboration involving Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, TRED of Rome Floyd County and AdventHealth Redmond. Hannah Bagley, program coordinator for Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful, said the goal was to create something that represented more than the city’s landmarks. “We wanted to highlight what special things are between the rivers, and that is so much more than just a place,” Bagley said. “It’s the people and those who have built all these amazing things.” Bagley said she and Julie Smith, the city of Rome’s trails and transportation planner and a TRED board member, had discussed creating a mural for approximately two years. The wall, which is part of the area’s historic levee system, had remained largely bare and had accumulated graffiti over the years. Both frequently
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Journey Community Food Pantry Announces November Grocery Distribution Dates
Journey Community Food Pantry will distribute groceries to families experiencing food insecurity on Wednesday, November 11, and Wednesday, November 18, with distribution hours scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The pantry will be closed to the public during Thanksgiving week. Available groceries...
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Rome Man Leads Police on Drunken Car Chase
Huber Versavi Ambrosio-Salazar, 39 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he led police on a drunken car chase along GA 20, Shorter Avenue and Burnette Ferry Road. Officers said that they observed Ambrosio-Salazar driving on the wrong side of the roadway. When they initiated their blue lights, Ambrosio-Salazar then refused to pull over for officers for approximately one mile before coming to a stop.