Police Capture Burglary Suspect After Foot Chase and Hotel Evacuation – Buckhead Patch Atlanta Police arrested a burglary suspect who led them on a foot chase across Highway 400 before running into an empty room at a nearby Buckhead hotel around noon. Zone 2 officers responded to an audible alarm at a residence on Pinetree Road when they noticed a man riding on a bike in the area of two recent burglaries. The biker fled from police, running on foot across Highway 400 and into a room being cleaned at Country Inn Suites in Buckhead on Piedmont Road. Read more on Buckhead Patch.   Couple Found …

Ferrari Crash Victim Dies From Injuries – Alpharetta Patch The 18-year-old driver of a Ferrari that crashed off Webb Bridge Road on Oct. 19 has died, making it a fatality crash investigation. "Sadly, the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has been advised by the Fulton County medical examiner’s office that the driver of the Ferrari crash on October 19th has died of his injuries," said George Gordon, spokesman for the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety. Akshay Panducherry, age 18, of Alpharetta, was the driver of the car. His passenger, Harshavardhan Patlolla, age 21, also of …

Suspects Use Manhole Cover to Smash Glass, Burglarize Jewelry Store – Snellville Patch According to Snellville Police, three males broke into Barron's Fine Jewelry at 1850 Scenic Highway. The suspects broke eight display cases and made off with an undisclosed amount of jewelry. According to Channel 2 Action News, the suspects used a manhole cover to smash the glass of the business. This is the second time Barron's Jeweler has been targeted in a little over a month.  Snellville Patch has more on this story.   Arnold Schwarzenegger in Town This Week – Tucker Patch Arnold Schwarzenegger is in …

Gun Store, Restaurant Deal Puts M-16, Margarita In Customer's Hands – Canton-Sixes Patch State Rep. Sean Jerguson (R-Holly Springs) is partnering with a Holly Springs Mexican restaurant to offer a deal that involves an outing at his gun store, appetizers and margaritas. Jerguson's Hi Caliber Firearms and Tacos and Beer are offering customers $39 for a "shooting range opportunity with an appetizer and margaritas for two." Read more on Canton-Sixes Patch.   Gang Member Allegedly 'Tags' Jail Cell – Cartersville Patch A known gang member now in state prison and wanted by Bartow County authorities…

Police Identify Victims in Fiery Car Crash – Alpharetta Patch Two victims involved in an Oct. 19 single-vehicle accident that closed Webb Bridge Road at Big Creek near North Point Parkway have been identified. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Akshay Panducherry, age 18, of Alpharetta. The passenger was identified as Harshavardhan Patlolla, age 21, also of Alpharetta. A red Ferrari was traveling eastbound on Webb Bridge Road at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, narrowly missing the bridge at Big Creek, said Alpharetta Department of Public Safety spokesman George Gordon…

Possibly Rabid Fox Attacks Man, Dogs in North Forsyth – Cumming Patch A possibly rabid fox in north Forsyth County has attacked a man and bitten two dogs, authorities reported Thursday. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for the fox in and near the Hampton subdivision, located off GA 400 as it remains on the loose. The incident happened on Tuesday morning while the man, a grounds maintenance worker, was working on the golf course. Read more on Cumming Patch.   Worker Robbed by Trio With Red Bandanas, Gun – Cartersville Patch A local resident and …

Man Crashes Stolen Truck Into Tree During Police Pursuit – Oconee Patch Within minutes of receiving a report Tuesday that a Toyota Tundra had been stolen from a Crooked Creek Road residence, Oconee County Sheriff's deputies had handcuffs on a 20-year-old Comer man. The call came in just after 5 p.m. with information from the victim that the truck was headed toward Mars Hill Road, according to a news release. Deputies spotted it as it approached Butler’s Crossing. The driver tried to elude deputies but ended up crashing into a tree. Read more on Oconee Patch.   Woman Comes Home, Finds Burglars…

Abducted Toddler Left Unattended in Car Found Safe – Stone Mountain Patch A two year-old girl was found safe after DeKalb police say she was abducted after being left unattended by a caregiver in a car outside the Fitness Center at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in DeKalb County. According to preliminary reports, the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. when a day care provider left the child unattended in a car outside the church's fitness center at 6400 Woodrow Road in Lithonia while she went inside. The child and the van, which belonged to the caregiver, were gone when she returned a …

Car Cut in Half After Hitting Trees, Driver Critical – Canton-Sixes Patch Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a single vehicle accident on Friday afternoon on Georgia Highway 372, east of Ball Ground, near the Etowah River Bridge. Emergency service personnel received the call shortly after 5:30 p.m. and responded to the scene of the accident. The accident involved a Ford Mustang that had apparently left the road, went down an embankment and struck some trees. Upon impact, the car was cut in half, ejecting the driver from the vehicle. Read more on Canton-Sixes Patch.   …

Arnold Schwarzenegger Coming to Metro Area – Tucker Patch Residents of a neighborhood off Brockett Road in Tucker are in for a bit of an upheaval later this month. A production company is moving in for a couple of days to shoot scenes for a movie and coming with them is... Arnold Schwarzenegger. The movie in question is called "Breacher" and tells the sordid tale of a group of rogue DEA agents who get their comeuppance in gruesome ways. The title refers to the main character's name, played by the governator himself.  Read more on Tucker Patch.   Candy Lane Is Sweet Spot for Burglar – Lilburn …

Guilty Verdict in Jack Boys Gang Trial – East Atlanta Patch A Fulton County jury returned guilty verdicts against three members of the local ‘Jack Boys’ gang, whose reign of terror included the rape of a Grant Park woman and the murder of a Virginia-Highland man. Tamario Wise, the 19-year-old gang leader; Robert Veal, 18; and Fernandez Whatley, 21, faced a slew of crimes in a 90-count indictment including murder, armed robbery, rape, aggravated assault, kidnapping and participating in gang activity. East Atlanta Patch has more on this story.   Kennesaw State Suspends Fraternity Over Hazing …

Twins Charged With Murder, Concealing Death – Barrow Patch The Winder Police Department has charged twin brothers Christopher Cormier and William Cormier with murder, according to a news release.  The brothers have been in police custody since Monday, when a body was found buried in the backyard of a Sixth Street residence in Winder. The body is believed to be that of Sean Dugas, a 30-year-old Pensacola man and a former reporter for the Pensacola News Journal, who has been missing since September. According to Winder police, a medical examiner declared the case a homicide and well as …

Armed Canton Man Killed by Cherokee Deputies – Canton-Sixes Patch A Canton man who was firing a .45 caliber handgun outside his home and involved in a domestic dispute was shot and killed by Cherokee County Sheriff's Office deputies Saturday. Three deputies who were involved in the shooting have been put on paid administrative leave, and an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now underway. Read more on Canton-Sixes Patch.   Teen Dies in Rollover Crash – Cartersville Patch Funeral services are set for a Cartersville teen killed early Saturday when his truck overturned in a …

Man Who Shot at Police During Hour-long Chase Sentenced to Prison – Cartersville Patch A Cedartown native pursued by authorities for more than an hour in a chase that ended in Cartersville received a hefty prison sentence Sept. 27 from U.S. District Judge Robert L. Vining, announced U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates. Johnnie Turner, 26, who also shot a .357 caliber pistol during the 2010 incident, had pleaded guilty in 2011 to illegally possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon. Turner was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release…

Neighbor Holds Alleged Burglar at Gunpoint – Cartersville Patch Bartow County sheriff's officials are crediting an alert neighbor for the arrest of a man allegedly caught breaking into a Cartersville home. Sheriff Clark Millsap said in a press release deputies were dispatched about 6:40 last night to a burglary in progress at the Jones Mill Road residence. They found Corey Biggers, 24, of Armuchee, lying on the ground, held at gunpoint by a neighbor who had called 911. Read the full article on Cartersville Patch.   Authorities Looking for Man Who Tried to Lure Children Into Vehicle – Cumming …

Powder Springs Gun Range OK'd to Serve Alcohol – West Cobb Patch One of the two alcohol licenses approved by the Powder Springs City Council Monday came with little discussion and no debate. It was for wine and beers sales for the recently opened Loma Pizzeria on Sailors Parkway. The license passed 4-1, with Councilwoman Nancy Hudson dissenting, as she typically does on alcohol issues. But the other license, awarded to the $3.5 million Governor’s Gun Club being built at the corner of C.H. James Parkway and Sterlingbrooke Drive, was full of points and rebuttals. Read more on West Cobb Patch…

Cyclists Angry About How Fatality Handled – Decatur Patch Cycling safety became Dave Mathews' passion after a bad bike wreck 18 months ago, and he grew more serious on the subject after a pickup struck and killed cyclist Paul Taylor. Mathews became downright angry after authorities announced last week nobody will be prosecuted because they don't have evidence to make a case. "We're human beings too," said Mathews, who started a Facebook page about bike safety in Atlanta. "We're not disposable creatures." Read more on Decatur Patch.   Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Operating Sex …

South Forsyth Man Arrested in Stolen Eagle Sculpture Case – Cumming Patch A 29-year-old south Forsyth County man was arrested Monday in connection with the theft of the eagle bronze sculpture taken from the Big Creek Greenway three weeks ago. The nearly 400-pound eagle sculpture is approximately 6-feet-tall, with an 8-foot wingspan.  Pedro Castro Garcia was apprehended by authorities around noon today [Monday] at his residence and charged with theft by receiving stolen property, according to investigators with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. The eagle sculpture was located on Wednesday, …

FBI Captures ‘Dreaded Bandit’ and Armed Robbery Crew With Help From Austell Police – South Cobb Patch The FBI was able to arrest four men, including one known as the "Dreaded Bandit," suspected of being part of an armed robbery crew, in Austell on Sept. 7, because of a traffic stop by an Austell Police officer. Sgt. Robert Sfreddo, conducted a traffic stop after receiving reports that these individuals were acting in a suspicious manner at the PNC Bank, located at 2913 Veterans Memorial Parkway in Austell. The suspects were driving a silver Buick Park Avenue, which officers knew as the …

Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor – Marietta Patch Isuru Pasan Perera, 31, of Marietta was taken into custody without incident on Saturday, Sept. 8, and is being held without bond at the Cobb County Jail, according to Marietta Police. Police say Perera used his position to "coerce and intimidate the victim to commit multiple sexual acts against her.” The original incident occurred in June of 2010 when the female juvenile victim attended the Champion Softball Complex located at 505 Commerce Park Drive.  Read more on Marietta Patch.   'Racist' Bar Sign: White House Smells Like Fried …