Update from Floyd Police: Missing 19-year-old woman could be with wanted murder suspect
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Bartow Sheriff’s Office investigating Tuesday afternoon murder; suspect in custody
Media release: The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder which occurred today near Cartersville. According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, deputies and investigators responded to 307 Iron Belt Court just after 1 p.m. to a report of a man having issues with PTSD who was armed with a gun. Deputies arrived and a female… Read more
Floyd County E-911 recognized by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Media release: Floyd County E-911 has received notification from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children that it has met all requirements set forth in NCMEC’s Missing Kids Readiness Project. According to their webpage, ‘The Missing Kids Readiness Project promotes best practices for responding to calls of missing, abducted and sexually exploited children. Agencies… Read more
Cartersville Police: 40-year-old man dies in work place accident.
Media release: The Cartersville Police Department is working the scene of a workplace accident at 707 South Erwin Street in Cartersville. A 40 year-old white male was cleaning a plastics mixing machine at Syncot Plastics, when he got caught and dragged into the machine around 7 a.m. The subject was deceased when police arrived on… Read more
Floyd Police searching for murder suspect in death of 21-year-old Patrick Marcus Wall
From Floyd County Police: On March 14, 2015 at approximately 6:59 P.M, Floyd County Police Officers as well as Georgia State Patrol were dispatched to a location on Drummond Drive to a reported Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries. Upon their arrival, First Responders immediately determined that the driver of the vehicle had been shot. The… Read more
Updated: Floyd Police investigating bizarre accident involving man’s death
From Floyd County Police on bizarre investigation into man’s death tonight: “Original call was of a possible auto accident. Responders saw injuries were not consistent with a motor vehicle accident. We are not releasing method of injury yet,” according to Maj. Mark Wallace. Developing story. read more
Floyd Police investigating police impersonator in Shannon area
From Floyd County Police: Police are investigating an impersonator who recently stopped a vehicle in Shannon. The suspicious person was observed driving a black Dodge Charger and stopped at least one driver in the area. It is not uncommon for police to drive unmarked vehicles, however officers are required to provide badge number and present identification… Read more
Calhoun Police arrest trio in connection with Old Mill Village area burglaries
Chief Garry Moss states, Calhoun Police have charged three suspects in connection with several burglaries that occurred last month in the old mill village area of Calhoun. On February 18th, 2015 Calhoun Police received a complaint stating four vacant rental homes had been burglarized with each residence sustaining extensive damage. Detectives began an investigation into… Read more
Cedartown Police: Undercover ‘reverse’ operation leads to arrest of Polk man suspected of narcotics distribution
Media release: A Polk County man was arrested Wednesday, March 11, and now awaits federal charges after a lengthy, multiple-agency undercover drug operation revealed suspected narcotics distribution. Arthur Lewis Borders, 47, of 1076 Potash Road, was arrested after Polk County Drug Task Force (PCDTF) agents discovered a multitude of illegal substances in his home including one… Read more
Bartow Sheriff: Searching for missing 15-year-old Bartow County teenager
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office releases information concerning a missing Bartow County teenager. According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, 15 year old Daniel Kilcoyne left his home near Emerson Friday (March 6, 2015) in a silver vehicle (as witnessed by a neighbor). Daniel has been staying with unknown persons since then and refused to return home.… Read more
WRGA: Clotfelter to serve 30 days in jail for vehicular homicide charge from Sept. 11 wreck that killed Amy Brigham
From WRGA: A woman accused of causing a fatal wreck in September must serve 30 days in jail and spend 24 months on probation. Katherine Lydia Clotfelter pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and running a red light. Police said she failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of Redmond Road and Veterans… Read more
Two arrested on multiple charges for car break-ins in Floyd County
From Floyd County Police: Floyd County Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested Cody S. Reeves and Alex Michael Monroe for numerous car break-ins over the last three months. Cody S. Reeves, 19, of 2070 Kingston Hwy has been arrested on 22cts. of Entering Automobile with Intent to commit a felony or theft within and 12… Read more
WRGA: Fire Marshal says Floyd County Jail has 30 days to fix problems or move inmates
From WRGA: A fire inspector has told Floyd County sheriff’s officials this week they have 30 days to come up with a plan to fix deficiencies or they will revoke the jail’s occupancy certificate. Sheriff Tim Burkhalter said that would mean that all of the inmates would be housed at other facilities, at a cost of… Read more
Calhoun Police warn public of fake IRS calls
From Calhoun Police: Chief Garry Moss states Calhoun Police have received several complainants over the past week pertaining to fraudulent calls from individuals claiming to be Internal Revenue agents. The caller states, they are calling in reference to taxes being owed to the IRS by the call recipient. In some cases, they (caller) are asking… Read more
WRGA: PFC David McGuire named Rome Police Officer of the Year, other department honors
From WRGA: PFC David McGuire has been named the Rome City Police Department Officer of the Year. McGuire was honored during Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting. McGuire, who has been with the department since 1995, was recognized for his actions on July the 11th of last year, when he helped defuse volatile situation. A man had barricaded… Read more