Crime & Safety

Sisters Arrested in Alleged Robbery

The Cartersville women alleged kidnapped and robbed an elderly man in Euharlee.

authorities arrested two women they say were involved in the robbery of an elderly man.

According to Sheriff Clark Millsap, investigators arrested Joni Mae Earwood, 29, and Mindy Nicole Earwood, 26, both of Cartersville, in connection with the alleged June 4 robbery of Arthur Smith.

Investigators say Smith was picked up from his Euharlee Road home and taken to Alford Road where he was assaulted, robbed and left on the roadway. Smith, who was 79 years old at the time of the robbery, suffered minor injuries during the alleged assault.

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The sisters are charged with kidnapping, robbery and battery to a person over 65 years of age, and are currently in the awaiting a bond hearing.

Millsap said in the press release more arrests connected with the investigation are possible and anyone with information is asked to call the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. Persons calling with information may remain anonymous.

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