Crime

2 Fayette men charged with arson

Two Fayette County men have been charged with arson in relation to a May 20 house fire on Lester Road.

Arrested May 23 on first-degree arson charges were Gerald Stout Bryan, 76, and David Gerald Samuel Bryan, 25, said Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb. The men were arrested following an investigation conducted by the Fayette Fire Marshall’s Office and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Though both men are resided at the home, neither was present when the initial call was made to Fayette County 911. Read More»

Fayette County arrest reports — May 21–27

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the time period indicated. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than the age of those arrested, only the year of birth will be indicated below due to law enforcement procedural changes.

Tuesday, May 21 to Monday, May 27, 2013

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Frank Alston Jr., born in 1953, of North Fayette Drive for possession of marijuana (less than one ounce).

Blakely G. Axelberg, born in 1992, of North Jeff Davis Drive for burglary (felony). Read More»

State warns of 'health survey' phone scam

Several residents have complained to the Georgia Department of Public Health about suspicious phone calls purporting to be surveys “from the health department.”

The caller asks questions on ethnicity and religion, among others, and may be trying to sell goods or services. DPH’s Office of the Inspector General is investigating the phone calls.

DPH does occasionally use telephone surveys but will never ask for religious or credit card information and will never try to sell goods or services, officials said. Read More»

Info sought on cart path hit and run

A Peachtree City woman is concerned about a crash on the golf cart path that caused severe damage to the rear of the cart May 25.

Christian Swann said her daughter was driving by the boat docks on Lake Peachtree near Battery Way when she was rear-ended by another golf cart. The other cart, believed to be a gray Club Car model driven by a male between 15-19 years old, left the scene, Swann said.

The crash knocked Swann’s cart a few feet off the path, she said. Read More»

McIntosh grad killed in Atlanta robbery

Patrick Cotrona in a family photo.

A former Peachtree City man was shot to death during a robbery not far from his home in East Atlanta Village this past weekend.

Patrick Cotrona, a 1998 graduate of McIntosh High School, was one of three men accosted by an armed gunman during the attack, according to his older sister, Kate Cotrona Krumm. One of Cotrona’s friends was shot in the leg, but not until he was able to use pepper spray to fend off the assailant, she said. Read More»

Sheriff: local woman murdered by former boyfriend

Terry Bernard Davis. Mug shot from Fayette County Sheriff's Department.

Friday attack killed Jessica Tolbert of Fayetteville; suspect in custody at Fayette jail

An Oxford man is charged with murdering a Fayetteville woman after forcing his way into her parents’ home and stabbing her multiple times early Friday evening, according to Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb.

Jessica Tolbert, 29, was pronounced dead at Piedmont Fayette Hospital shortly after the incident, Babb said. Her alleged attacker, Terry Bernard Davis, 45, was arrested Saturday morning at 3:45 a.m. in Atlanta with the help of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force, Babb said.
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Fayette County arrests report — May 14–20

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the time period indicated. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than the age of those arrested, only the year of birth will be indicated below due to law enforcement procedural changes.

Tuesday, May 14 - Monday, May 20

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Derek L. Adams, born in 1990, of Petunia Drive, Riverdale, for wanted person.

Damian V. Gayle, born in 1980, of Pelican Court, Riverdale, for revoked or suspended license.
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Two Fayette men charged with arson

Two Fayette County men have been charged with arson in relation to a May 20 house fire on Lester Road.

Arrested May 23 on first-degree arson charges were Gerald Stout Bryan, 76, and David Gerald Samuel Bryan, 25, said Fayette County Sheriff Barry Babb. The men were arrested following an investigation conducted by the Fayette Fire Marshall’s Office and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Though both men are resided at the home, neither was present when the initial call was made to Fayette County 911, Babb said. Read More»

Fayette County arrest reports — May 7–13

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the time period indicated. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Rather than the age of those arrested, only the year of birth will be indicated below due to law enforcement procedural changes.

Tuesday, May 7 - Monday, May 13

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Charles D. Shepherd, born in 1989, of Huntcliff Court, Fayetteville, for less than an ounce of marijuana.
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Robbery victim recovering, suspect ID’d by parole officer

Fayetteville Police Officer Ben Jenkins surveys the retail venues at the Fayette Pavilion. Interim Chief Scott Pitts on May 2 announced a plan to increase police presence at the large regional shopping area. One of the triggers of that increased presence is a recent robbery. Photo/Ben Nelms.

The Jonesboro man arrested May 8 for the assault of a woman outside the Kohl’s department store at the Fayette Pavilion on April 27 is facing multiple charges that include robbery and financial transaction card theft. The victim’s husband last week said he was grateful for the public assistance which led to the arrest.
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