Crime & Safety
Carjacking Suspect Forced Victim to Drive, Stole Car
Cartersville police say Pacino Porter, 36, was arrested and faces armed robbery, kidnapping and other charges.
A Cartersville man was arrested late last night after what police say was a carjacking, armed robbery and kidnapping that began in Cartersville and continued to Acworth.
According to the , about 11:45 p.m., the victim exited the Kangaroo Express to return to his vehicle when Pacino Porter, 36, of Cartersville, got into the car and ordered the victim to drive.
The man drove to his home in Acworth, got out of the car and Porter allegedly took the vehicle. Police later pulled over Porter in Emerson and he was arrested.
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He is now housed at the with several pending charges, including armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle, kidnapping an adult, theft and simple assault.
Authorities later today expect to release the full incident report.
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The investigation is ongoing.
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