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29-05-2025
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Traffic stop in Haralson County uncovers cache of illegal firearms
The Brief A traffic stop in Haralson County led to the arrest of four men and the discovery of six illegal firearms, including three with machine conversion devices. The driver, David Antonio Huggins, and passengers Tyrese Dwayne White, Marcorellis Lanorris Burns, and Taequan Herndon face multiple felony charges related to firearms and theft. Haralson County Sheriff emphasized the importance of traffic enforcement in recovering stolen weapons and removing illegal firearms from the streets. HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. - A routine traffic stop in Haralson County led to the discovery of multiple illegal firearms and the arrest of four men on a series of felony charges, authorities said Tuesday. What we know Deputy Michael Manson, assigned to the Haralson County Crime Suppression Operational Interstate Task Force, was conducting traffic enforcement along Interstate 20 on May 27 when he stopped a white Dodge Charger for illegally tinted windows. Upon approaching the vehicle, Manson detected the smell of marijuana, the sheriff's office said. After the driver admitted to not having a license, deputies asked all four occupants to exit the vehicle. One passenger was seen moving items around inside, prompting a probable cause search of the car. During the search, deputies recovered six firearms, including three equipped with illegal machine conversion devices, also known as switches. One of the guns was reported stolen from Tennessee, according to the Georgia Crime Information Center. All four individuals were taken into custody and booked at the Haralson County Detention Center. The driver, David Antonio Huggins, 19, of Memphis, Tennessee, was charged with driving while unlicensed, a window tint violation, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a dangerous weapon, theft by receiving stolen property, and criminal use of an article with an altered identification mark. Tyrese Dwayne White, 20, and Marcorellis Lanorris Burns, 21, both of Memphis, face the same four felony charges excluding the traffic offenses. Taequan Herndon, 19, of Douglasville, Georgia, was also charged with the same firearm-related offenses. What they're saying "This is yet another case where traffic enforcement makes a big difference," said Haralson County Sheriff Stacy Williams. "We not only recovered a stolen weapon but were able to take three dangerous and illegal firearms off the streets. The Crime Suppression Operational Interstate Task Force with Douglas County Sheriff's Office continues to pay dividends, this time by getting illegal weapons off of the streets." What we don't know It is not clear if any of the men have retained legal representation. The Source The Haralson County Sheriff's Office provided the details and mug shots for this article.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Canton police looking for missing endangered man with dementia
The Canton Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing man with dementia. Byron Jones, 85, was last seen leaving his home at 118 Rock Creek Lane around 6 p.m. Monday. He left in a dark blue Toyota Camry with Georgia tag TBX7562. Jones suffers from several medical conditions, including dementia, which is managed with medication. He does not have a cell phone. Police said he car was spotted on a Flock camera at 7:40 p.m. near downtown Jasper. He has been entered into the Georgia Crime Information Center and a Mattie's Call has been issued for him. Anyone who has seen his car or has information about his location is urged to call Canton police at 678-493-4080. Police said time is critical due to his medical conditions. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Kemp signs lawsuit reform bill into law. Why some are happy, others worry of unintended consequences Atlanta church accused of labor trafficking in lawsuit Insurance Commissioner's office has recovered more than $100 million for Georgians [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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16-04-2025
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Suspect didn't realize ‘random' parking lot he was hiding in was Sandy Springs police headquarters
A victim told Sandy Springs police his license plate was stolen, but officers said they didn't even have to look far to find it. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Monday, Sandy Springs officers got a 911 call from a resident who told them his license plate had been stolen from his vehicle. Authorities filed a report and the stolen license plate was placed into the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC). The GCIC is a database that holds information about criminal records, stolen property, and other information for investigations. TRENDING STORIES: Suspect didn't realize 'random' parking lot he was hiding in was Sandy Springs police headquarters South Fulton police lieutenant killed in head-on crash while on duty Group calls for GSP to change chase policy after innocent 19-year-old killed by driver SSPD began searching the area for the license plate through the Flock cameras system and discovered the license plate was attached to a different vehicle and pinging in the area of Morgan Falls Road. When officers arrived, they found the suspect, identified as Amir Smith, hiding in his vehicle in the new Sandy Springs police headquarters parking lot. According to the department, when officers asked Smith why he chose that specific parking lot to hide in, he said, 'It was just random and close to his home.' Smith was arrested. Police also learned Smith had a warrant out of Sandy Springs for probation violation. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
