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Jul
12
2022
CCSO Pursuit Reaches Speeds of 150MPH, Ends with Suspect Vehicle in Silo

CCSO Pursuit Reaches Speeds of 150MPH, Ends with Suspect Vehicle in Silo

Coweta County Sheriffs Office, Local News, Vehicle Pursuits
Suspect Leads CCSO on 23 Mile Pursuit Video of the June 24th pursuit by CCSO that ended with the suspect crashing into a Silo off Smokey Road. The suspect, Brandon Lancelot Irvin Joseph, of Conyers, GA was taken into custody with no injuries reported. He was booked into the Coweta County Jail on charges of Fleeing / Attempting to Elude Police Officer, Reckless Driving, and Speeding. Advertisment https://youtu.be/tM1Ip10P6eU
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Jul
07
2022
Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving. A Look at Bookings in Coweta Over the July 4th Weekend.

Alcohol, Drugs, and Driving. A Look at Bookings in Coweta Over the July 4th Weekend.

Local News
The Summer Holidays are Notorius for Dangers on the Roads Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day comprise a trio of summer holidays that historically see a rise in vehicle traffic, and in return, a marked increase in unsafe driving as individuals leave parties and events in which drinking and drugs were a component. Below are the bookings into the Coweta County Jail from July 1st to July 5th, 2022 that include a DUI or related charges. The individuals below have been arrested, and have not been found guilty in a court of law. Their inclusion on this list does…
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Jul
06
2022
Fight Call at KFC / Taco Bell Turns Into Vehicle Pursuit That Leaves Carnage in its Wake Before Ending in Peachtree City

Fight Call at KFC / Taco Bell Turns Into Vehicle Pursuit That Leaves Carnage in its Wake Before Ending in Peachtree City

Assault with Injuries, Breaking News, Coweta County Sheriffs Office, Fight in Progress, Local News, Vehicle Pursuits
What Starts as Threats Becomes Violence and an Attempt to Flee from the Law Shortly after 4PM on July 5th, 911 received a call from an individual at the Taco Bell located at 3410 East Highway 34. According to dispatch information, the caller said individuals at the location had made threats to harm others. This information was given to CCSO units that were dispatched to the location.Editor's Note: While we can't independently confirm this with radio communications, we've been told by subjects on the scene during the series of incidents that originated this call, that 911 was informed over the…
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Jun
21
2022
Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Roll Over Accident [VIDEO]

Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Roll Over Accident [VIDEO]

Breaking News, Local News, Vehicle Pursuits
Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Yeeting NPD initiated a pursuit around 11 pm on June 14th, 2022.As the pursuit entered the county the CCSO joined the pursuit and after turning left onto Hwy 154 at Thomas Crossroads, the county performed a Yeeting ( or PIT ) that caused the work van to leave the roadway and flip.We are awaiting confirmation on the identity of the suspect. https://youtu.be/0ggBj4CptmY Advertisment
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May
29
2022
Boaters Discover Body in the Chattahoochee River

Boaters Discover Body in the Chattahoochee River

Coweta County Corner's Office, Coweta County Fire Department, Local News
Discovery Reported by Boaters, Body Found in Fulton County Just before 1:30 PM this afternoon, Coweta County 911 received a call from a group of individuals that stated they had located a body along the Chattahoochee River.Both the Coweta County Sheriff's Office and the Coweta County Fire Department were dispatched to the boat ramp off Highway 16 West located near the Whitesburg Bridge.Marine 1, the CCFD's water rescue boat and its personnel, as well as members of the CCSO were deployed from the boat ramp, where they were met by the group that had reported the discovery.They followed the group…
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May
17
2022
Shoeless Fayetteville Man Leads CCSO on Foot Chase Through School Grounds After DUI Stop

Shoeless Fayetteville Man Leads CCSO on Foot Chase Through School Grounds After DUI Stop

Coweta County Sheriffs Office, Local News, Unknown Problem / Person Down
Concerned Citizen Calls 911 Monday, May 9th, 911 received a call from a customer at the Shell Gas Station located at 2235 E Hwy 34 that there was a black male in a white 90's model Ford Ranger near the gas pumps that was passed out behind the steering wheel. The caller also stated that they were unsure if the person was breathing or conscious.  Deputies and EMS were dispatched to the scene, as they were responding, the caller updated 911 stating that the male had awoken and had left the Shell Gas Station, taking a right onto East Highway…
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May
17
2022
CCSO Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest in February Armed Robbery

CCSO Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest in February Armed Robbery

Coweta County Sheriffs Office, Local News
Early Morning Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant Discovery Around 2:45 AM Monday morning, a Deputy with the Coweta County Sheriff's Office performed a traffic stop on a 4 door sedan displaying no tags near the intersection of East Hwy 34 and Newnan Crossing Blvd.After pulling the vehicle over, the Deputy ran the driver's information and was informed that the driver had a warrant for his arrest.The driver, Identified as Jaquavious Jamez Godfrey, 18, was booked into the Coweta County Jail on the following charges:Robbery Armed with Firearm ( Felony )Hijacking Motor Vehicle with Firearm ( Felony )Assault Aggravated with Firearm…
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May
16
2022
CCSO Vehicle Pursuit Reaches Speeds of Over 150 MPH on I-85, Suspect Crashes in Hogansville

CCSO Vehicle Pursuit Reaches Speeds of Over 150 MPH on I-85, Suspect Crashes in Hogansville

Coweta County Sheriffs Office, Local News, Vehicle Pursuits
Suspect Sped by Deputy on the Interstate Shortly before 10:30PM last night a Deputy running radar on the interstate was passed north of the 53 MM by an orange car going in excess of 100 MPH.The Deputy activated his lights and attempted to stop the car, which sped up and continued to speed south on the interstate, weaving in traffic.The vehicle was described as an orange Nissan or Infinity with West Virginia tags.By the time they were reaching Exit 47, their speed was 150 MPH. The chase continued as more members of Law Enforcement raced to join the pursuit.As they…
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May
14
2022
Surprising Discovery During NPD DUI Stop Leads Officers to Burglary Scene, Arrest

Surprising Discovery During NPD DUI Stop Leads Officers to Burglary Scene, Arrest

Burglary, Local News, Newnan Police Department
NPD Stops Vehicle on Temple Ave. Around 3:30 AM an Officer with the Newnan Police Department performed a traffic stop on a Grey Chevy Silverado on Temple Avenue and Bonnell Street.After checking the vehicle and driver's status,  a second Officer that was in the area came to the stop. Officers then informed dispatch that they were conducting a field sobriety test on the driver of the vehicle.At the conclusion of the field sobriety test, Officers informed dispatch that the driver had been placed under arrest. They then asked that a wrecker be sent to pick up the driver's truck.While the…
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May
12
2022
Brendashia Aleshia Richardson, Charged in Pilot Travel Center Murder, Petitions Court for Bond

Brendashia Aleshia Richardson, Charged in Pilot Travel Center Murder, Petitions Court for Bond

Active Cases, Homicide Cases, Local News, Pilot Travel Center
This is an update for a case event in the Pilot Travel Center Murder Case, in particular Defendant Brendashia Aleshia Richardson. For more information about either, please see the links belowPilot Travel Center Murder – OverviewPilot Travel Center Murder – Brendashia Aleshia Richardson Defendant Petition's the Court for Bond Court records show that Brendashia Aleshia Richardson has petitioned the court for bond on April 25th, 2022.Richardson was arrested on January 10th, 2022 on charges stemming from her participation in the Murder and Robbery of Patrick Ballew on November 12th, 2021.She has been incarcerated in the Coweta County Jail, without bond,…
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