Latest news with #HollySpringsPoliceDepartment
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woodstock man sentenced to 35 years for domestic violence case
The Brief William Scott Kirk II of Woodstock was sentenced to 35 years—10 in prison and 25 on probation—after pleading guilty to multiple felonies in a domestic violence case involving an armed standoff. The incident occurred in May 2024 when Kirk trapped his girlfriend inside an apartment with a handgun; SWAT teams rescued her safely after several hours. Kirk was prohibited from possessing firearms due to a prior conviction; five guns were found in his apartment following the arrest. CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - A Woodstock man has been sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic violence incident that led to an armed standoff and SWAT response last year. What we know William Scott Kirk II, 35, entered a negotiated guilty plea on April 25 to charges including family violence aggravated assault, false imprisonment, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon during the commission of a felony, according to District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Kirk will serve 10 years in prison, with the remaining 25 years on probation. He must also have no contact with the victim, complete a Family Violence Intervention Program, and undergo mental health and substance abuse evaluation and treatment. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on May 20, 2024, at an Alta Ridgewalk apartment in Woodstock. Prosecutors said a verbal argument between Kirk and his girlfriend escalated into physical violence, prompting the woman to leave and seek help from friends. When she later returned with those friends to retrieve her dog and personal belongings, Kirk allowed her inside but then locked the door, brandished a handgun, and prevented her from leaving. The friends, who witnessed Kirk holding the firearm and heard the woman screaming, immediately called 911. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, including the Woodstock Police Department, Cherokee Sheriff's Office, and Holly Springs Police Department. The Cherokee Sheriff's Hostage Negotiation Team attempted to make contact with Kirk, but he refused to communicate. After several hours, SWAT officers entered the apartment, safely rescued the victim, and arrested Kirk. A search of the residence turned up five firearms, despite Kirk being a convicted felon prohibited from possessing weapons. What they're saying District Attorney Treadaway praised the law enforcement response, saying, "The explosive rage of this defendant posed a substantial risk to the safety of the victim and surrounding residents of the apartment complex. We are grateful for the swift and coordinated response of our law enforcement agencies that ensured the victim's safe rescue and protected our community as a whole." The case was investigated by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office and Woodstock Police Department, with assistance from the Holly Springs Police Department. What you can do If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the Cherokee Family Violence Center at or call their 24/7 crisis hotline at 770-479-1703. In an emergency, dial 911.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
Leader of prescription fraud ring sentenced to 15 years in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - A major RICO case involving six defendants has been closed in Cherokee County, with the final guilty plea entered on Jan. 15. District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announced the resolution, which stems from a scheme involving fraudulent prescriptions for controlled substances using a stolen prescription pad. The operation, led by Leslie Joann Archambault, 49, involved obtaining and filling fraudulent prescriptions for medications such as Adderall, Alprazolam, Hydrocodone, Phentermine, and Tramadol. Archambault was sentenced to 15 years, with the first three years to be served in prison and the remaining 12 years on probation. The backstory The scheme came to light in September 2022 when a Roswell medical practice discovered Archambault, a former employee, was fraudulently filling prescriptions using a doctor's credentials. Investigators determined Archambault had stolen prescription pads from her former workplace and used them to write prescriptions for herself and her co-conspirators. Prescriptions were filled at multiple pharmacies across Cherokee County, with law enforcement linking the fraudulent activity to Archambault and her associates. What we know The six defendants pleaded guilty on different dates, with their sentences reflecting their roles in the enterprise: Leslie Joann Archambault, 49: Guilty plea on January 26, 2023, to violation of the RICO Act; sentenced to 15 years (three in prison, 12 on probation). Gina Marie Moson, 49: Guilty plea on January 15, 2025, to violation of the RICO Act; sentenced to two years on probation. Jeffrey Moson, 46: Guilty plea on December 6, 2024, to violation of the RICO Act; sentenced to three years on probation. Jessica Rose Weaver, 38: Guilty plea on April 19, 2023, to violation of the RICO Act; sentenced to three years on probation. Cathy Rebecca Hudson, 41: Guilty plea on June 15, 2023, to violation of the RICO Act; sentenced to two years on probation. Bryan Omae Chirangu, 35: Guilty plea on December 13, 2022, to fraud/theft in obtaining a controlled substance and possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance; sentenced to five years on probation. What they're saying "By utilizing the RICO Act, we could demonstrate each co-conspirator's specific actions while clearly showing that one defendant was the mastermind behind the enterprise," said District Attorney Treadaway. The case was investigated by the Cherokee Multi Agency Narcotics Squad, with assistance from the Holly Springs Police Department. It was prosecuted by Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Damion Overstreet, part of the Gang and Organized Crime Unit in the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit. Law enforcement and the District Attorney's Office reaffirmed their commitment to combatting all forms of organized crime in Cherokee County.
