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Fayette County law enforcement arrest reports — May 8–14

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty:

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, May 8 - Monday, May 14

Syndi K. Bivins, 29, of Creekwood Ridge Drive, Palmetto, for failure to maintain lane, tail light violation, driving with suspended license and less than an ounce of marijuana.

Miguel A. Jacinto, 27, of Riverside Road, Buford, for bench warrant.

Lashondra Lowent, 22, of Sea Marsh Court, Fayetteville, for wanted person. Read More»

4 arrested in Concord Village gambling dispute

Four men, including three residents of Concord Village Apartments, were arrested Tuesday after two of them made false reports that they were robbed at the apartment complex, according to the Peachtree City Police Department.

The police investigation began after one of the suspects came to the emergency room at Piedmont Fayette Hospital with head injuries, reportign that he had been robbed at the complex by three black males, police said. Read More»

Fayette deputies arrest 5 in multiple cases

Fayette County Sheriff’s investigators between April 29 and May 9 arrested five people in connection to various crimes including burglary, theft, illegal dumping and fraud.

Sheriff’s investigators in one of the cases made two arrests on May 3 in connection with a burglary which occurred earlier that day, said spokesman Brent Rowan. Investigators arrested Derek Alphonzo Cain, 28, of Fayetteville and Ayodele B. Butler, 41, of Atlanta, charging both with burglary, said Rowan. Read More»

Deputies catch burglary suspect who fled, attacked officer

A College Park man has been arrested for nearly running over a sheriff’s deputy and leading officers on a chase following the burglary of an unoccupied home on Covered Bridge Way April 26, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Royjeri A. McClendon, 21, of Foxlair Trail was arrested May 11 for felony counts of aggravated assault, burglary and fleeing/eluding a law enforcement officer. He also faces a misdemeanor marijuana charge for throwing marijuana out the window during the pursuit, said sheriff’s Investigator Brent Rowan. Read More»

Fayette County law enforcement arrest reports — May 1 – May 7

The following arrests were reported by local law enforcement agencies for the past week. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty:

Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Tuesday, May 1 - Monday, May 7

Christopher G. Chaplin, 39, of North Bend Court, Jonesboro, for failure to maintain lane, DUI and running stop sign.

Brandon M. Falla, 19, of Ga. Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, for probation/parole violation.

Jose L. Gonzalez, 43, of Sweetbriar, Palmetto, for bench warrant. Read More»

Fayette deputies arrest 5 in multiple cases

Fayette County Sheriff’s investigators between April 29 and May 9 arrested five people in connection to various crimes including burglary, theft, illegal dumping and fraud.

Sheriff’s investigators in one of the cases made two arrests on May 3 in connection with a burglary which occurred earlier that day, said spokesman Brent Rowan. Investigators arrested Derek Alphonzo Cain, 28, of Fayetteville and Ayodele B. Butler, 41, of Atlanta, charging both with burglary, said Rowan. Read More»

Feds say F’ville Army captain stole $2.7M

A Fayetteville Army captain and an accomplice embezzled over $2.7 million in U.S. government funds to finance “luxurious lifestyles” for him and his Fayette family back home, according to U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates.

Jasen Minter, 41, was arraigned in federal court May 8 on charges of conspiracy and theft of more than $2.7 million from the U.S. government while serving as an Army captain in Saudi Arabia, Yates said. Read More»

Man grabs Walmart clerk, fights with cops

A Fayetteville man was arrested May 4 on charges of sexual battery after he grabbed a female employee at the Walmart at the Fayette Pavilion.

Timmie Jay Jackson, 29, of Bates Avenue, was charged with sexual battery and obstruction in the May 4 incident, according to Fayetteville Det. Mike Whitlow. Read More»

PTC police to conduct neighborhood watch meeting May 21

If you are interested in learning more about the Neighborhood Watch program in Peachtree City, and how you can help “take a bite out of crime,” mark May 21 on your calendar for 7 p.m.

That’s when the police department will host an open house for representatives of our homeowners associations, and those interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch.

During this event, members of the department will be discuss the importance of a Neighborhood Watch, and what opportunities and training are available to its members. Read More»

Cops: Woman kept 2 husbands, both in PTC

An investigation into a Peachtree City woman accused of juggling two marriages at the same time came to a head last Thursday as a neighbor questioned the safety of the woman’s 9-year-old child who was kept home from school that day, according to police reports. Read More»

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