Crime & Safety

Warrant: Girl Was Raped at School; Teen Found Dead in Apartment

Here are the top headlines from Patch towns around Cartersville and metro Atlanta.

Woodstock Teen Found Dead in Apartment - Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch

The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 16-year-old found dead in a Towne Lake apartment unit.  Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch has a potential cause of death.

Warrant: Girl Raped at Pitner Elementary - Acworth Patch

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Norcross man who allegedly raped an underage girl last summer at an Acworth elementary. Read more details about the alleged rape on Acworth Patch.

Man Throws Brass Pipe End Caps at Marietta Police Car - Marietta Patch

Victor Velasquez, 37, of Marietta, was charged with intentionally damaging a Marietta Police car. Marietta Patch names a possible motive for Velasquez's actions.

Police Arrest Teen Accused of Trying to Break into Cars - East Atlanta Patch

A  teen allegedly trying to break into cars near a church parking lot early Friday, had a come-to-Jesus-meeting instead with the Atlanta police officer who arrested him. Learn more about this moment at East Atlanta Patch.

Warrant: Mom Tries to Stab Teen Over Sliced Watermelon - Northeast Cobb Patch

A Northeast Cobb woman attempted to stab her 17-year-old son over a sliced watermelon, police said. Northeast Cobb has more details on this incident.


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