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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Reward offered for arson at Buckhead MARTA Station
Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest for an arson incident. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] CSGA is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in an arson incident that occurred at the Buckhead MARTA station. Details about the suspect's age and height are unknown. TRENDING STORIES: 3 college friends killed in I-75 crash remembered as 'the most genuine people' Georgia Tech student killing: Shooter snuck into apartment building, waited for victim, police say R&B singer Jaheim charged in metro Atlanta animal cruelty case CSGA is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information on the case. Anyone with information or who can identify the suspect is urged to call the Crime Stoppers tipline at 404-577-8477, text CSGA to 738477, or submit a tip online. Tipsters do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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Marietta police investigating after teen run over by reckless driver in parking lot
The Marietta Police Department says they're investigating an incident where a teenager was run over by a reckless driver on Friday night. Police said their Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Unit is looking into the situation, where 19-year-old Jeremias Escalante Perez, of Virginia, was in a parking lot at Westside Plaza at the corner of Powder Springs Road and Sandtown Road when he was run over. According to the initial investigation, Perez was in the parking lot 'when an unknown male driving a silver Infinity G35 began driving recklessly and doing burnouts.' The Infinity hit Perez and dragged him along while the drive tried to leave the area. Police said Perez sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The driver left the scene without trying to help Perez, police said. Anyone with information that could help police identify and find the driver is asked to call Officer J. Henderson at 770-794-5384 or call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta to leave a tip. Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell is in Marietta working to learn more. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: MARTA police investigating shooting at Ashby Station Mom turns in child accused of stealing instruments from McIntosh High School Family of murdered Fulton Co. teacher shines a light on loved one's life [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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Reward jumps in manhunt for suspected gunman in deadly Christmas Eve killing in East Point
The Brief Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of Justin Rashaad Hodges, wanted for murder and aggravated assault. Hodges allegedly shot Scott Melton outside a Family Dollar store in East Point on December 24, 2024, before fleeing the scene. The East Point Police Department and Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta are seeking public assistance in locating Hodges, with tips accepted anonymously through various channels. EAST POINT, Ga. - Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting outside a Family Dollar store in East Point. SEE ALSO: Manhunt continues for suspected gunman in deadly Christmas Eve killing in East Point What we know Justin Rashaad Hodges, 36, is wanted for murder and aggravated assault in the shooting death of Scott Melton. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2024, outside the Family Dollar located at 2433 Delowe Drive. Officers arrived to find Melton suffering from a gunshot wound. He was located outside the store, but the suspect had already fled the scene. Investigators say Hodges, who is 6 feet 7 inches tall, allegedly shot Melton in front of the store before fleeing. What's next On Wednesday, the East Point Police Department and Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta renewed their call for public assistance in locating Hodges. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to his arrest and indictment. What you can do Anyone with information about Hodges's whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the "P3 Tips" mobile app, or texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). The Source The East Point Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta provided the details for this article.
