Cobb Police Precinct 3 PENS Program

Precinct 3

Welcome to the Precinct 3 PENS Web site. Here you will be able to keep up with current crime trends in your neighborhoods, current issues effecting your area, and significant arrests made at Precinct III.

Crime Prevention Tips And Current Issues

Although it is a felony offense in Georgia to steal from a car, thefts from automobiles remain a big crime problem. It only takes seconds for a criminal to break a window and take items from inside a car. If you must leave property inside your car, lock them in the trunk where they cannot be seen. Laptop computers and GPS devices are a hot commodity to steal as they have become more popular.

Fitness center parking lots can be a hot spot for thieves. People tend to go there straight from work leaving their valuables inside their car. Thieves know this. They frequently cruise or watch parking lots for items left inside cars. Remember, If it can be seen through a window...it may become a target for theft.

If someone gets your credit card and bank information, contact your bank IMMEDIATELY to flag or cancel your accounts. Credit cards may be used within minutes of a theft.

Any citizens group, homeowners association or civic organization desiring information on the upcoming SPLOST III may contact Ms. Barbara Hickey. Ms. Hickey is the Outreach Chairman of the Cobb County School Board Facilities and Technology committee. She has been tasked to go out and educate the residents of Cobb County on the SPOST lll. Ms. Hickey may be contacted via e-mail at esatlanta@Bellsouth.net or by telephone at (404) 276-0808.

Remember, Be a good neighbor and watch out for your neighbor's property. If you see suspicious activity call 9-1-1 immediately. Let us check it out, it's what we get paid to do!

For more information on Crime Prevention tips or programs designed to assist the homeowner in property protection, please contact:

Officer Christopher Mabe

christopher.mabe@cobbcounty.org

770/499-3909

Officer Damon Ballard

damon.ballard@cobbcounty.org

770/499-4134

*** Significant Arrest In May 2008 ***

Felony Obstruction- 05/15/08-#08069620- Franklin Rd at Cobb Pkwy

Officer was assisting a vehicle stopped in the roadway out of gas. Officer found the driver was suspended. The driver tried to walk away and fought with officer when he tried to arrest him. The driver was able to get away, but was later found and arrested. Officer received minor injuries.

Officer involved: Officer A.B. Johnson

Burglary Arrest- 05/12/08-#08067558-1943 Casey Dr

Detectives followed up on case with MPD who had two suspects trying to cash stolen checks taken in a burglary. The two suspects stated who did to burglary. Search warrant found the suspect and the stolen items. One arrested for burglary.

Officers involved: Det. Clausen Det. Sgt. Miller Officer Hicks

Felony Theft by Taking (metal) - 05/07/08 -#08065198-465 Lorene Dr.

Officers investigated a theft in progress and found the suspect's vehicle trying to leave the area. The suspects were found in possession of the victim's sewer pipes and iron pipes taking for his yard without his knowledge or permission. Two arrested.

Officers involved: Officer H. Miller Officer Cheek Officer Healy

Convicted felon in possession of gun arrest- 05/11/08-08067513-280 at Leader Rd

Officer conducted a traffic stop and found the driver and passenger had active warrants. The passenger, a convicted felon, had a gun under his seat. 2 arrested.

Officers involved: Officer Shirley Officer LaCaruba Officer Hicks

VGCSA Trafficking ( suspects arrested):

Officer Lewis-05/17/08-#08070905-Paces Ferry Rd at New Paces Rd

Officer conducted a traffic stop and found the officer did not have a valid license. Search incident to arrest found the driver in possession of 12.3 grams of Psilocybin mushrooms, 28 grams of methamphetamine mixture and 108 grams or methamphetamine, pills, and possessing a firearm . Two arrested

VGCSA with intent to distribute (suspects arrested):

Officer Scaggs-05/02/08-#08062385-South Cobb Dr at Cranfill Dr .

Officer conducted a traffic and found the driver unlicensed. The driver was arrested and search incident to arrest found 3.4 grams of cocaine. Four arrested.

Officer Bultman-05/15/08-#08069998-Cumberland Mall

Officer conducted a traffic stop and was advised by the driver that his license was suspended. Search incident to arrest found 69.0 grams of marijuana in three sandwich bags. One arrested.

Officer Lewis-05/18/08-#08071274-2401 Windy Hill Rd ( Westminster Apt)

Officer investigated a DV call and after an investigation one party was arrested for aggravated assault with a gun, battery, felon in possession of a gun , and being in possession of 208.2 grams of marijuana.

Felony Drug Arrests ( suspects arrested):

Officer Barlow-05/01/08-#08062177-3983 Old Atlanta Station

Officer investigated a domestic call and one of the parties involved had an active warrant and was arrested. After being transported to ADC the officer fount the suspect had put a baggy of Meth and two baggies of cocaine under the seat of his patrol vehicle. One arrested.

Officer A.B. Johnson-05/08/08-#08065629-Favor Rd at Windy Hill Rd

Officer conducted a traffic stop and returned with a suspended license. Search incident to arrest found Hydrocodone pills not in a prescription bottle. One arrested.

Officer Easter-05/17/08-#08070825-South Cobb Dr at Benson Poole Rd

Officer conducted a traffic stop and found the driver was suspended. Search incident to arrest found the driver in possession of amphetamine. One arrested.

Officer B. A. Williams-05/17/08-08070748-Terrell Mill Rd at Bridge Mill Dr

Officer conducted a traffic stop and the officer smelled burnt marijuana. Search of the vehicle found marijuana and cocaine. Two suspects arrested.

Officer Adair-05/16/08-#08070133-I 285 EB at I 75 SB

Officer conducted a traffic stop and found the driver nervous and on probation for possession of cocaine. With the assistance on K-9, the officer found cocaine in the vehicle and arrested one.

**** Significant Incidents and Arrest In April****

Carjacking Arrest 04/26/07 2751 Hammondton Road The Farrington Apts

Officers investigated a carjacking at the Farrington Apts. The victim stated the two suspects came out of an apartment. Officers located the suspects, the vehicle, and witnesses to the suspect's actions. Two arrested.

Officers involved: J. Harder R. Dennard K. Ramirez B. Williams

Sgt. M. Franklin Det. Sgt. Kucynda

False Imprisonment Arrest 04/10/08 2665 Favor Road Caswyck Trail Apts

Officers investigated a call of a victim being kept in an apartment. Officers found the suspect had grabbed the victim and refused to let her leave the apartment. Officers involved: D. Easter M. Cheek

Aggravated Stalking Warrant 04/11/08 Cumberland Blvd

Officer investigated a harassing communication call and found the suspect was in violation of TPO order for calling the victim at work. A warrant was taken.

Officer involved: A. Nichols

Aggravated Assault Arrest 04/01/08 Timber Creek Lane

Officer investigated a domestic dispute where the complaint wanted people paying rent out of his house. Police advised on eviction procedure and left. The complaint then locked the victim out of the house and pointed a shotgun at the victim to keep her out. The suspect was arrested. Officer involved: J. Harder

Aggravated Assault Arrest 04/02/08 2751 Hammondton Rd. The Farrington Apt Officer investigated a domestic dispute and found the complaint had threatened the victim with a stick and tried the hit him. The complaint was arrested. Officer involved: D. Ponte

Aggravated Assault Arrest 04/06/08 Long Dr.

Officers investigated a domestic dispute and found two cousins got into a fight. The suspect then grabbed knife and tried to stab the victim. The suspect fled when police arrived and was caught and arrested.

Officers involved: D. Fuller H. Miller Sgt. Hagebak

Aggravated Assault Arrest 04/16/08 Beech Haven Trl

Officers investigated a domestic dispute involving a knife between a mother and son. Officers found the son grabbed a knife and threatened his mother and arrested the son. Officers involved: Z. Neal A.B. Johnson

Aggravated Assault Arrest 04/21/08 Massachusetts Ave.

Officers investigated a suspect shooting a gun in the parking lot. Officers found the victim and suspect got into argument and suspect got a gun and fired in the victim's direction. Suspect was located and found to be drunk. One arrested.

Officers involved: A. Belt B. Stephens Sgt. B. Moore Lt. King SWAT Officers

Burglary Arrest 04/01/08 Hidden Glen Dr .

Officers investigated a burglary in progress and were told the suspects fled the area behind the Infiniti car dealership. Officers located the suspects and arrested the two suspects for burglary.

Officer involved: H. Miller Z. Neal M. Morgenthal

Det. R. Whitaker Lt. Adcock

Burglary Arrest 04/07/08 Dorris Dr

Officers investigated a burglary in progress reported by a neighbor. Officers set up a perimeter around the house and called the suspect out. The suspect came out from the attic and was arrested. One arrested.

Officers involved: D. Fuller P. Kincade H. Miller D. Reid R. Morris R. Nalls K. Robinson T. Atwood Det. R. Poag Det. W. Wagnon Sgt. H. Hagebak

Burglary Arrest 04/09/2008 North Wood Court

Officers investigated two burglaries in the area of North Wood Court where witnesses had seen three males acting suspiciously. Officers checking the area located the suspects. Detectives were able to place the suspects at the scene by witnesses and physical evidence. Three arrested. *Note: Detective follow-up has also uncovered that this same group of burglars are selling stolen laptops to persons at Chattahoochee Tech. Further charges are forth coming.

Officers involved: D. Fuller M. Cheek H. Miller

Sgt. H. Hagebak Det. Sgt. L. White

Det. Lt. D. Minter

Burglary Arrest 04/13/08 Smyrna Powder Springs Road

Officer investigated a call where the home owner witnessed two persons enter her storage and steal her riding mower. Detective follow up investigation identified two suspects. Two arrested. Officer involved: Det. R. Whitaker

Burglary Arrest 04/16/08 2443 Akers Mill Rd (Akers Mill Food Store)

Officers investigated a report from a witness that a suspect entering a closed business through the roof. Officer located the suspect who tried to run for police. Officer caught the suspect and arrested the suspect. The suspect was cutting the copper piping out of the business. One arrested.

Officer involved: J. Wilkins N. Barlow Sgt. D. Miller

Burglary Arrest 04/17/08 2229 Powers Ferry Rd ( Homestead Suites)

Officer investigated a call from a victim following his stolen vehicle. The suspect fled from the vehicle and was located by officers. The suspect had committed six burglaries of rooms at the Homestead Suites and had stolen the keys to the truck. One arrested. Officer involved: D. Mangold Sgt. Miller

Burglary Arrest 04/25/08 6640 Akers Mill Rd (Walton on Chattahoochee )

Officers investigated two burglaries where one of the victim's saw the suspects breaking in and followed them to an apartment and notified police. Two suspects arrested.

Officers involved: M. Morgenthal Z. Neal J. Gaddis

Det. W. Wagnon Det. R. Whitaker

Burglary Arrest 04/25/2008 Marden Ct.

Officer investigated a call from a female whose boy-friend had been evicted from the premises and the locks changed. The investigation showed that he had returned, forced entry and had taken some of her items, including a bank card. He later used the bank card twice without permission. One arrested.

Officer involved: N. Barlow

Burglary Arrest 04/30/08 Springstead Court

While investigating two other burglaries, the officer was approached by a third victim. During that investigation, the officer discovered items stolen in the previous burglaries. Further investigation revealed that the victim's son had committed all three burglaries. One arrested.

Officers involved: J. Bultman Det. D. Thorp

Entering Auto Arrest 04/01/08 1539 South Cobb ( Cobb County Library)

Officer investigated a call of the victim finding someone going through his vehicle. The suspect fled the area and was located by police.

Officer involved: A. Belt

Felony Theft by Taking 04/16/08 1092 West Atlanta Rd (Dobbins Mill Ind )

Officer investigated a theft in progress from a construction site. Officers located the suspect and the stolen materials and arrested the suspect. Officers involved: A. Belt J. Bultman L. Clark P. Waldorf

Immigration Violation 04/10/08 Old Concord Rd at South Cobb Dr

Officer on a foot patrol noticed an intoxicated person stumbling in the roadway. The officer checked the suspect and found the suspect was a deported felon.

Officer involved: C. Scaggs

Felony Drug Arrests (7 suspects arrests):

L. Turman 04/02/08 Franklin Dr at Cobb Pkwy

Officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver had a warrant and was arrested. The suspect left a crack pipe in the back of the officer's vehicle. One arrested.

D. Mangold 04/11/08 Interstate 75 NB at Windy Hill Rd

Officer investigated a person soliciting on the roadway who appeared in the influence. Officer got consent to search and found Xanax, Metronidazole, and Ciprofloxacin without a prescription. One arrested.

L. Turman 04/12/08 2678 Windy Hill Rd (Shell Gas)

Officer conducted a traffic stop and found the driver wanted. Search incident to arrest found a crack pipe in her possession. One arrested.

C. Scaggs 04/16/08 Old Concord Rd at Taylor Rd

Officer investigated two suspicious persons and found one of them had thrown baggies with crack cocaine on the ground. Two arrested

E. Meadors 04/18/08 I-75 NB at Windy Hill

Officer investigated a possible accident and found the suspect DUI Alcohol

and Drugs. Search incident to arrest found the suspect in possession of 62 Xanax pills. One arrested.

L. Turman 04/21/08 2900 Cumberland Mall (Costco)

Officer investigated and arrests a suspect for shoplifting. Search incident to arrest found the suspect in possession of Cocaine. One arrested.

Stolen Vehicles with arrests (6 suspects arrested):

N. Barlow 04/13/08 5300 South Cobb Dr (Microtel)

Officer was investigating a call of a male with a gun in a vehicle. Officer found the vehicle was stolen and located the suspect and arrested.

L. Turman 04/04/08 4600 Atlanta Rd (Pilot Gas Station)

Officer conducted a traffic stop on 03/28/08 . Officer was later notified the vehicle was stolen on 04/04/08 . The officer took a warrant for the driver.

N. Barlow 04/16/08 Cobb Pkwy at I-285

Officer checked a tag that returned stolen out of Sandy Springs . Officer was joined by other units and conducted a felony traffic stop and took one into custody. One arrested.

D. Mangold 04/17/08 2229 Powers Ferry Rd ( Homestead Suites)

Officer investigated a call from a victim following his stolen vehicle. The suspect fled from the vehicle and was located by officers. The suspect is being investigated for being involved in several burglaries at Homestead Suites. One arrested.

E. Skelton 04/21/08 I-285 NB at Paces Ferry Rd

Officer checked the tag that returned stolen out of Fulton County . Officer was joined by other units and boxed the vehicle in and took the suspect into custody. One arrested.

A.B. Johnson 04/22/08 Terrell Mill Rd at Laurel Valley Rd

Officer conducted a traffic stop and found the vehicle was stolen. The driver was the reported suspect for stealing the vehicle. One arrested.

Significant Arrest In March 2008

Carjacking/ Robbery/ Gun Arrest-03/09/08-2319 Windy Hill (Dixie Tavern) Officers responded to the area of a carjacking that just occurred. Officer Gulli located the stolen vehicle and pursued the vehicle. The suspect, after a vehicle chase, fled on foot and was located by K-9. One arrested.

Officers involved: Officer A. Gulli Officer Blakeney & Diesel (K-9)

Officer Theriot Det. Sperrazza Officer Scaggs

Officer McFarland Officer A.B. Johnson Sgt. M. Franklin Sgt. Osborne

Aggravated Assault/ Knife Warrant-3/1/08-1910 South Cobb Dr

Officers investigated a person stabbed call. After an investigation, they found the victim and suspect were fighting and the victim left the apt. The suspect got a knife and went after victim and stabbed him without being provoked. Warrant was taken for suspect that could not be located.

Officer Meadows Sgt. Lang

Aggravated Assault/Knife Arrest-03/14/08-Old Concord ( DMMS Village ) Officer investigated a call of a drunken roommate chasing the victim with a knife. After an investigation, one suspect was arrested.

Officer Barlow

Aggravated Assault/ Gun Arrest-03/16/08-Concord Rd/Covered Bridge Dr . Officer investigated a road rage incident, where the suspects shot at the vehicle with a gun. The victims followed the vehicle and called police. The suspect and the gun were located. One suspect arrested.

Officer Scaggs

Aggravated Assault/Knife Arrest-3/14/08-14-Cobb Pkwy (Kenwood Creek) Officers investigated a domestic call and found that the victim's girlfriend tried to stab him. The victim's shirt was cut and he had little marks on his body. One arrested.

Officer Turman Officer Barlow

Felony Obstruction of Police-03/25/08-Ritcherson St

Officers investigated a domestic call. Officers arrested one suspect for DV. The suspect tried to kick out the windows of the patrol vehicle. When officers attempted to restrain suspect further he kicked Officer Hamerla. One arrested.

Officer Harder Officer Hamerla

Burglary Warrant-03/28/08-Darwin Rd

Officer investigated a burglary. Officer found the victim came home and saw the suspect coming out of her residence with some of her items. The suspect dropped the items and fled on foot. After an investigation the officer identified the suspect and took a warrant.

Officer D. Fuller

Theft by Receiving Stolen Property-03/18/08-Harmony Springs Apts. Victim of a burglary called to report a suspect riding her motor scooter taken during a burglary. Suspect was found in possession of the stolen Motor Scooter. Suspect is being investigated for being involved in several burglaries in the area. One arrested.

Officer Hamerla Officer Meadors

Gun in commission of VGCSA (F)-03/13/08-I 285 WB/ Paces Ferry Rd. Officer conducted a traffic stop and smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle. Inside the vehicle, the officer found 9 grams of marijuana and a concealed gun located under the driver seat. Three arrested.

Officer Barlow

Possession of Gun in commission of crime-03/22/08-Windy Hill/ Spring Rd. Officer conducted a traffic stop and found a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle found 18.7 grams of marijuana and a loaded Hi-Point 9mm gun in the glove compartment

Officer Fuller

Fraud/Illegal use of Credit Card- Camp Highland Rd. Officer investigated a credit card taken from the victim by the suspect, other employee. The officer viewed the tape showing the suspect going into the victims purse and taking the credit card. One arrested.

Officer Millsap

VGCSA with intent to distribute (5 suspects arrested):

Officer Hamerla

03/13/08- Windy Hill (Master Inn) Officer on a zone patrol found the smell of marijuana coming from a room 211. Officers had a consensual encounter and found marijuana in plain view. The suspect advised he was selling marijuana to make some extra money and told the officers where more marijuana was hidden. 3.25 ounces of marijuana found. One arrested.

Officer Barlow

03/20/08 South Cobb Dr at E/W Connector Officer conducted a traffic stop and smelled the odor of marijuana. Officer saw some marijuana and searched the passengers and found marijuana. Officer searched the vehicle and found 14 baggies of marijuana (13.5 grams) and 6 MDMA pills. Three suspects arrested.

Officer R. Foley

03-22/08-South Cobb Dr and Beech Rd Officer was advised by two witnesses of a suspect hitting a female in a vehicle. The officer stopped the vehicle and arrested the suspect. The suspect was found in possession of marijuana. The suspect put 7 crack rocked in the officer's back seat when being transported to ADC.

Officer Meadors

03/15/08-1901 Old Concord ( DMMS Village )

Officer stopped a suspicious vehicle in DMMS Village . The officer found the suspect in possession of cocaine. One arrested.

Officer Ponte

03/16/08-5300 S. Cobb Dr (Microtel Inn)

Officer conducted a traffic stop and saw marijuana on the floor board of the vehicle. Further search of the persons in the vehicle, the officer found MDMA. Three arrested.

Officer Shirley

03/14/08-South Cobb Dr at Dink Ln

Officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver for being unlicensed. Search incident to arrest found a baggie of cocaine in her purse. One arrested.

Officer Turman

03/13/08-South Cobb Dr at Cobb Pkwy

Officer conducted a traffic stop and got consent to search the vehicle. Officer found marijuana and arrested both driver and passenger. The passenger had 3 crack rocks on his person. Two arrested.

Officer Mangold

03/16/08-Windy Hill at Cir 75 Pkwy

Officer conducted a traffic stop and found the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officer spoke with the passenger who admitted to having crack cocaine in his pants. Both driver and passenger stated the cocaine was theirs. Two arrested.

Officer Meadors

03/15/08-835 South Cobb Dr ( Cumberland Lodge)Officer investigated a call made by a citizen of someone possessing cocaine. Officer located the suspect in the area matching the description. The suspect consented to a search and the officer found crack cocaine. One arrested.

Sgt. Moore

03/15/08-I 285 EB at Paces Ferry Rd

Sgt. Moore investigated a traffic accident and found Heroin on the floorboard. One arrested.

Officer Adair-03/22/08-I 75 NB and I 285

Officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver for DUI drugs. Search incident to arrest found Xanex pills. One arrested.

Officer Rainwater-03/24/08-1967 Leland Dr (Extended Stay)

Officer investigated a report of a strong arm robbery. The victim was found in possession of Meth. The victim changed the story of the robbery several times. One arrested.

Officer H. Miller

03/25/08-1962 Spectrum Cir ( Worthington )

Officer investigated a report of possible drug activity in an apartment. Officer found the odor of marijuana coming from apartment and saw marijuana in plain view. A search warrant was obtained, meth, cocaine, pills, 119.5 grams of marijuana, and Ecstacy was found. One arrested.

Officer Theriot

03/25/08-Lorene Lodge room

Officers investigated a burglary call and found the suspect forced entry into room 529 and was intoxicated. 3 Hydrocodone pills were found on the suspect. One arrested for the drugs and criminal trespass.

Officer Easter/ Healy

03/29/08--1351 Austell Rd (Twelve Oaks Apts) Officer investigated a shots fired call and found the 3 suspects matching the description. Officer found one suspect wanted and the other in possession of cocaine. Two arrested.