GA News Podcast – East Metro for Sunday, 4/14 – Published Friday 4/12

From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to your Georgia News Podcast. This podcast features stories compiled from the publications of Times Journal Inc. 

Today is Sunday, April 14th and Happy 82nd Birthday to the hit king Pete Rose.

***04.14.24 – BIRTHDAY – PETE ROSE***

I’m Keith Ippolito and here is your top stories Georgia is talking about, presented by Drake Realty 

1. Cartersville Woman Charged in Man's Stabbing Death
2. Traffic Stop, Gunshot Leads to Chase and Arrests in Downtown Calhoun
3. Garden Lakes Man Charged with Aggravated Child Molestation

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Story 1: Police: Cartersville Woman Charged in Man's Stabbing Death

A Cartersville woman, Tyla Nasha Coleman, was arrested and charged with murder after allegedly stabbing Bryson Miller, 35, late Sunday. Police responded to a call reporting a stabbing at an apartment complex, where they found Miller with a stab wound to the neck. Despite being taken to Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries. Coleman was subsequently charged with murder. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Criminal Investigative Division. Miller's family has initiated an online fundraising campaign to assist with funeral costs.

Story 2: Traffic Stop, Gunshot Leads to Chase and Arrests in Downtown Calhoun

During a weekend traffic stop in downtown Calhoun, a Georgia State Patrol trooper suspected a BMW 328I driver of being under the influence. As the trooper conducted a field sobriety test, a gunshot was fired from inside the vehicle, leading two passengers to flee. Law enforcement detained the driver and remaining passengers. Despite efforts by K-9 units and the GSP Aviation Unit, the fleeing suspects were not located. A firearm and shell casing were discovered in the car. Three arrests were made, but further details on the incident were pending as of the report's deadline.

Story 3: Garden Lakes Man Charged With Aggravated Child Molestation

Josh Colton Acrey, 27, from Garden Lakes, was arrested and charged with aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, and sexual battery for multiple acts of sexual abuse against a minor that occurred between May 1 and May 31, 2023. The incidents took place at a home in West Rome on Gray Rock Drive. Acrey is currently held in Floyd County Jail without bond as of Friday morning.

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Story 4: Man Caught in Los Bravos Grease Vent

Mauricio Serrano-Jimenez, a former Los Bravos employee, allegedly attempted burglary at the restaurant by entering through a grease vent on March 13. He was found stuck in the vent by management and rescued by emergency crews. Serrano-Jimenez is also accused of similar break-ins at other restaurants, including Laredos Taqueria and Grill and another establishment in Kennesaw. Despite these allegations, there is no record of his arrest or presence in the Cobb County jail. Los Bravos management declined to comment on the incident.

Story 5: Morgan County Sheriff candidate under investigation for elderly exploitation

A candidate for Morgan County Sheriff, Dietrich Roland, is under investigation for alleged financial exploitation of an elderly woman, according to incident reports. The woman claims Roland and his ex-wife took advantage of her financially, including purchasing a house and vehicles. Roland denies the allegations, stating they are an attempt to sabotage his campaign. The FBI previously investigated but did not prosecute. Roland resigned from the Morgan County Sheriff's Office in 2022 amid the FBI investigation. The renewed investigation's status is ongoing, involving both the FBI and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Roland attributes the investigation to political motivations.

Story 6: Columbus men sentenced for supplying stolen guns to gangs

Two Columbus residents, Daquan Braxton, 20, and Tarcus Sanders, 22, have been sentenced to federal prison for supplying stolen guns to criminal street gangs in the community. Braxton received a 120-month sentence, while Sanders received a 33-month sentence. They admitted to stealing firearms from area businesses in 2022 and selling them to warring gangs, including the Zohannon and Marlo organizations. Other co-defendants have also pleaded guilty in connection with the thefts. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods and was investigated by the Columbus Police Department, Phenix City Police Department, and ATF. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Williams is prosecuting the case.

Story 7: Georgia to distribute $638M settlement through grant program to combat deadly opioid epidemic

Georgia has launched a grant program to allocate $638 million in opioid settlement funds, with three-fourths distributed through grants and the rest shared among Atlanta and the state's largest counties. Applications for the first round of funding opened on April 15, with workshops held to explain the process. The funds aim to combat the opioid crisis, with potential uses including treatment distribution, prevention programs, and recovery support. The distribution process involves multi-layered reviews and oversight by the Georgia Opioid Settlement Advisory Commission. Despite challenges, stakeholders are committed to transparency and involving the recovery community in decision-making to maximize impact and address the multifaceted nature of addiction.

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