Police and Fire
Report: Man pulled gun on driver after near miss
Police are searching for a man who got out of his vehicle and pointed a gun at another driver, according to Rome police reports. According to the report: The complainant stated that as he pulled on...
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Floyd County Jail report June 19, 8 a.m.
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office releases arrest reports twice each day, at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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2 bodies found in Weiss Lake still unidentified
Cherokee County Coroner Broderick Smith said they are looking for medical records to identify two people found dead in a truck pulled from the water last week. One man has been identified as Bobby...
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Report: Woman took 2 purses from vehicle
A Rome woman remained in the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday evening charged with felony entering an automobile and misdemeanor theft by taking, according to Floyd County Jail reports. According to th...
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Police: Dispute led to weekend shooting; warrants issued for Marcquell Williams include charges of aggravated assault
Marcquell Williams and Alfred Jamall Echols had been involved in a dispute, according to police. And when Williams saw Echols walking down Crane Street early Sunday morning, he wanted to settle th...
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Floyd County Jail reports, June 18, 8 p.m.
The Floyd County Sheriff's Office releases arrest reports twice each day, at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Man arrested at his home on drug charges
Authorities say they arrested a man early Tuesday on accusations he had drugs in his home. Corey Joe Peek, 33, of 304 Elliott Drive, is charged with a felony count of possession of methamphetamine...
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Report: Local couple resisted arrest
A Rome man and woman were both arrested Monday after a search for the man allegedly led to the woman attacking a deputy, according to Floyd County Jail reports. According to the reports: Floyd Coun...
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Report: Man fought with deputy
by Jeremy Stewart, staff writer
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A Rome man captured after fleeing from sheriff’s deputies was found with marijuana, according to Floyd County Jail reports. According to the reports: Deaundre Martel Wade, 24, of 1509 Gordon Ave., ...
Floyd County Jail Report, June 18, 8 a.m.
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The Floyd County Sheriff's Office releases arrest reports twice each day, at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Police: Man cashed fraudulent checks
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A Rome man was allegedly found with suspected drugs in his possession after he allegedly cashed fraudulent checks at two different banks, according to Floyd County Jail reports. According to the r...
Temple woman accused of stealing medical supplies, ID from hospital
by Alan Riquelmy, Staff Writer
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A Temple woman was accused of stealing medical supplies and an ID card from Floyd Medical Center, reports state. Maria Dianne Pruitt, 19, faces one misdemeanor count of theft by taking, records sho...
Man, woman charged with drug possession
by Lauren Jones, staff writer
Jun 17, 2013 | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
A Rome man and woman remained in jail Sunday night after they were charged with possession of methamphetamine and Schedule II drugs that morning, according to Floyd County Jail reports. According t...
Floyd County Jail report June 17, 8 a.m.
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The Floyd County Jail releases arrest reports twice daily, at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Minnesota woman charged with burglary
by Lauren Jones, staff writer
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A Minnesota woman was being held in the Floyd County Jail on Sunday night after she was charged with burglary during the weekend, according to a jail report. According to the report: Jessica White,...
Woman charged with terroristic threats
by Lauren Jones, staff writer
Jun 17, 2013 | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
A Kingston woman was jailed on a felony charge over the weekend after she allegedly threatened another person with a golf club, saying she would “bash their brains in,” according to a Floyd County ...