Thursday, May 23, 2013
Here are today's top Patch headlines from around the metro area.
Woodstock Man Accused of Taking $4K From Kennesaw Company - Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch About $4,500 was stolen from a Kennesaw company, and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who Kennesaw police believe was responsible for the theft. For more on this story, visit Woodstock Patch. Bank Teller Swindles $10K from 90-Year-Old Buckhead Woman - Buckhead Patch Atlanta Police arrested a bank teller after a 90-year-old Buckhead woman suspected he was stealing money from her account. For more on this story, visit Buckhead Patch. IRS Wants Back Taxes from Job Woman Never Held - Alpharetta-Milton Patch A Milton woman is being asked by the IRS to pay back taxes, but she never worked for the Norcross company where the agency said she …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Check out these top stories from Patch sites around the Atlanta metro area and north Georgia.
UPDATE: Alleged Handgun-Wielding Suspect Arrested; House Cleared - Canton-Sixes Patch The Canton Police Department and Cherokee Sheriff's office have conducted a sweep and cleared the house in the Hillcrest subdivision once thought to contain a man fleeing from police. For more on this story, visit Canton-Sixes Patch. 3 Indicted in International Sex Trafficking Ring - Norcross Patch Three men from Mexico have been formally charged in an international sex trafficking ring that took place in Norcross and Atlanta. For more on this story, visit Norcross Patch. Three Chef-Driven Restaurants Coming to Atlantic Station - Midtown Patch Atlantic Station recently announced the coming addition of three local, chef-driven eateries. The eateries are to…
Monday, May 20, 2013
Here are some of today's top Patch headlines from throughout the metro area.
Chattahoochee River: Unhealthy Bacteria Levels Increase After Heavy Rains - Roswell Patch While the danger of flooding may have passed, another emerges - the threat of E.coli and other bacteria contamination. For more on this story, visit Roswell Patch. Flooding Damages Old Town Suwanee - Suwanee Patch Several businesses on Main Street in Old Town Suwanee were damaged by flooding from Sunday's thunderstorms. For more on this story, visit Suwanee Patch. Obama Rocks Morehouse in the Rain - Buckhead Patch President Barack Obama gave the 129th commencement address speech on a wet and rainy Sunday afternoon, May 19th, at Morehouse College. For more on this story or to re-read the live blog, visit Buckhead Patch. Dead Body Found on East Atlanta …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Here are today's top headlines from Patch towns across north Georgia.
Johns Creek Man Charged With Faking Own Kidnapping - Johns Creek Patch A Johns Creek man who was initially reporting missing has been charged with faking his own kidnapping. Aftab Aslam, 19, on Thursday was arrested and charged charged with one misdemeanor count of false report of a crime, three felony counts of false statements, three felony counts of tampering with evidence and three felony counts of terroristic threats. Johns Creek Patch has more on this story. Arrest Warrants Issued in Sandy Springs Child Abduction - Sandy Springs Patch Arrests warrants have been issued for Zeb Lockett for Kidnapping, Aggravated Stalking, and Theft of Motor Vehicle. Sandy Springs Police say the stalking charge stems from a Temporary Protective Order…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Here are today's top headlines from Patch towns across the region.
Ball Ground Woman Charged with Killing Father - Canton-Sixes Patch A Ball Ground woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her father after Cherokee County sheriff's deputies discovered his decomposed body inside the home. Andrea Blanton, 45, remains at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center with no bond after she was arrested Thursday morning for the crime. Canton-Sixes Patch has more on this story. One Killed, 1 Injured in Cobb Crash - Marietta Patch A 46-year-old Hiram woman was killed and her 14-year-old son was injured Wednesday in a three-vehicle accident in Cobb. About 12:53 p.m. Wednesday, Delores Sibert of Hiram was driving eastbound on Dallas Highway when she attempted to make a left turned into the Village Green …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Here are today's top headlines from Patch towns across north Georgia.
Updated: Teen Charged in Alleged Sun Glo Car Wash Robbery, Killing - Cartersville Patch The second suspect charged with killing Cartersville resident and Canton native Randall "R.J." Statler during the commission of a robbery has no criminal history, CPD Capt. Mark Camp said. But Richard Clayton Flowers Jr., 17, of Cartersville, also has been charged in connection with an alleged purse snatching the day Statler was killed, which happened not far from the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive car wash. Cartersville Patch has more on this story. Lawrenceville Father Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Sons To Death - Lawrenceville Patch On Tuesday, a Lawrenceville father pleaded guilty to charges he killed two of his children. Elvis Garcia-Nolasco pleaded …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here are today's top headlines from around metro Atlanta.
Jmaal Malik Keyes Case: Human Remains Found Near Murder Suspect's Home - South Cobb Patch Human remains have been found near the home of Robert Kane Rolison, the 17-year-old Middle Georgia State College student who was arrested last week in connection with the death of a fellow student from Austell. The remains were found at a Hawkinsville site last week, and the GBI will run tests to see if they belong to Jmaal Malik Keyes, according to WMAZ-TV in Macon. South Cobb Patch has more on this story. SWAT Team Moved in to Capture Man Holding Kidnapped and Beaten Ex-Girlfriend - Sandy Springs Patch A Sandy Springs apartment complex was the center of activity for several hours overnight, Monday, as police and North Metro SWAT gathered to free a …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Here are today's top headlines from around metro Atlanta and around the state.
Man Shot in Face at Midtown Party - Midtown Patch Atlanta Police Detectives are still piecing together events that occurred during the early morning hours on Monday outside of the Savannah Midtown Apartments on North Avenue. Sgt. Gregory Lyon told Midtown Patch that, "preliminary information is that a 23-year-old male was invited to a party at the location, 215 North Avenue." Midtown Patch has more on this story. Police Charge Bomb Hoax Suspect on Three Counts - Alpharetta-Milton Patch A suspect whom Alpharetta police say confessed to a bomb threat hoax at North Point Mall last week was formally charged with terroristic threats, making false alarm and false 911 report, according to George Gordon. Alpharetta-Milton Patch has more on this …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Here are the top Patch headlines from around metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
Suspect Arrested in North Point Mall Bomb Threat - Alpharetta-Milton Patch A man has been formally arrested and will be charged with calling in a bomb threat that forced officials to shut down and evacuate North Point Mall in Alpharetta. Omari Glenn Riden, 28, was taken into custody and will be formally charged with the threat, said Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Spokesperson George Gordon. Alpharetta-Milton Patch has more on this story. Jasper Man Dies in Northwest Cherokee Accident - Canton-Sixes Patch The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle accident that took the life of a Jasper man in Cherokee County. The accident occurred along Highway 140 near Sam Nelson Road between Canton and Waleska Thursday afternoon. …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Here are the top Patch stories from towns across Cumming, the metro Atlanta area, and north Georgia.
Mountain View High School Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault - Dacula Patch A Mountain View High School teacher is facing a charge of sexual assault in connection with an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. Dacula Patch has additional information on the alleged incident. Police Apprehend Norcross Man Wanted on Rape, Sodomy Charges - Norcross Patch After a week of searching for him, Gwinnett County Police have apprehended a suspected serial rapist from the Norcross area. Visit Norcross Patch to find out where the suspect had been hiding. Cops: Mableton Man, Girlfriend Drove Truck with Dead Grandfather Inside - South Cobb Patch The Mableton woman charged Tuesday night with the murder of a 78-year-old Lilburn man admitted that …
