Crime & Safety

Teen Allegedly Sodomized; Woman Arrested After Grabbing Officer's Private Parts

Here are the the top headlines from around Roswell, metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

Warrant: Teen Sodomized at Marietta Motels - Marietta Patch

Cobb police have arrested a McDonough man who allegedly picked up a 15-year-old girl, took her to area motels and sodomized her.Marietta Patch has more on this story

GBI Investigating Death of Woman Jailed in Oconee for DUI Oconee Patch

A 49-year-old Colbert woman brought to the Oconee County Jail Tuesday night by the Georgia State Patrol on a DUI charge died while in custody, authorities say. Oconee Patch has more on this story

Man Arrested in Acworth Copper Theft Acworth Patch

A Gainesville man is behind bars after he was caught allegedly trying to take copper from a Cobb EMC power station in southwest Cherokee County. Acworth Patch has more on this story.

Woman Grabs Policeman's Privates, Gets Arrested - Athens Patch

An argument between a mother and daughter ended with the enraged daughter fighting with Athens Clarke County Police.Athens Patch has more on this story

Lightning Strike Causes House Fire in Waleska - Canton-Sixes Patch

A Waleska home was destroyed by fire on Wednesday afternoon as a result of a storm rolling through the area, authorities say.Canton-Sixes Patch has more on this story

Teen Charged With Kidnapping, Rape in Alleged Assaults - Cartersville Patch

Bartow County Sheriff's Office authorities arrested a 15-year-old Cartersville boy in connection with what they call several serious offenses. Cartersville Patch has more on this story.


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