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Police find, impound truck from deadly hit and run in Marietta
Marietta police said Friday they had found and impounded the truck believed to be involved in a deadly hit and run. The incident happened on Wednesday around 2:30 a.m. on Interstate 75 northbound at South Marietta Parkway. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Loudermilk's family spoke with Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell on Thursday, describing him as a 'sweet loving person, a sweet humble person.' During the incident, police said a pedestrian was hit by a truck while exiting his own car to swap insurance after a vehicle collision. TRENDING STORIES: Health insurance companies fined $20M for mental health equality law violations How a serial killer may have helped find his daughter's murderer in cold case Chick-fil-A restaurant bans kids from eating without an adult The man, 36-year-old Terrell Loudermilk of Chattanooga, died of his injuries after being hit by the truck, later identified by police as a black Chevy Silverado. The Silverado's driver left the scene after hitting Loudermilk, police said. The family created a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses. Marietta police did not release any images of the truck and have not yet identified the driver. 'When the driver's identity is confirmed, charges are anticipated,' police said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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04-06-2025
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Man crossing the street critically injured after being hit by 2 cars in Cobb County
A man is fighting for his life after police say he was hit by two cars while he was crossing the street. Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell learned that the 36-year-old man was in the crosswalk, but started crossing the street before he was supposed to. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'We had a pedestrian that walked using a crosswalk, but when the crosswalk sign said not to walk,' Marietta Police Department Public Information Officer Chuck McPhilamy said. Police say he was crossing Powder Springs Street in Marietta at 11 p.m. on Monday. That's when they say he was hit by two different cars. 'Tragically, we've been unable to reach this individual's family,' McPhilamy said. TRENDING STORIES: Threat of damaging winds, large hail from weekend storms 19 arrested for stealing thousands from Mall of Georgia 'The Wire' actor's son released from ICU after being thrown 300 feet during tornado Police say both drivers stayed at the scene. 'We are coming up on that time of year where we all want to be outside it's that much important to really exercise good safety measures,' McPhilamy said. Anyone who knows who the man may be should call Marietta police. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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29-05-2025
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Serial smasher accused of tossing rocks through windows of Cobb businesses
A man is accused of throwing rocks through windows and glass doors of numerous businesses in Cobb County. Investigators aren't sure what the motive was, but told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell the cost of the damage is in the thousands. Security camera video from some of the businesses helped police identify and arrest the suspect the same day. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'In the video, you can see where he was out on the street and threw that rock through the window, you can see where the glass comes in,' said Michael Harner, Chief Instructor of Yongsa Martial Arts. Bryant Philpot is accused of targeting six businesses in Smyrna and two others in Cobb County on May 20. 'Thousands of dollars worth of damage was caused at these businesses,' said Meredith Holt, Public Information Officer for the Smyrna Police Department. TRENDING STORIES: Tornado touches down in Henry County, 18-year-old critically injured 'Life doesn't feel real:' Family mourns GA 9-year-old found shot in car SWAT team, multiple DeKalb police units respond to barricaded suspect on Lavista Road Harner said he and his team spent hours cleaning before students arrived for martial arts classes. 'Four to five hours of cleaning up, we had to be really cautious of getting everything up off the ground because we didn't want anything to happen to our students. Their safety was the most important thing to us,' Harner said. 'They did a show up at one of the businesses where they actually brought him back to the business location and were able to positively identify him through that. This was solved the same day,' Holt said. Philpot is in jail facing criminal damage charges. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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23-05-2025
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Marietta Youth Detention Center assistant director punched, choked 14-year-old girl, police say
A former Marietta Youth Detention Center employee is charged with child cruelty. Police say the victim is a 14-year-old girl who was in custody at the youth detention center. Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell reported three witnesses listed in the arrest warrant allegedly saw the former assistant director, Vanderia Britton, punch and choke the girl at the facility. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Police say he also hit the victim with a portable radio. Now, Britton is in the Cobb County Jail, less than one mile away from where he worked, and charged with cruelty to children, a felony. It's unclear what led up to the alleged attack, but court documents reveal how violent police say it was. Investigators say he punched the girl in the face before he placed his hands around her neck, choking her until she was on the floor. Investigators say the victim's injuries required stitches to her face. According to the arrest warrant, the incident happened in April. Britton was arrested earlier this week. He is being held without bond. The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice said he resigned from his position while he was under investigation, and his behavior represents a clear violation of his oath of office. 'The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice maintains a zero-tolerance policy for actions like those exhibited by Britton, and we are committed to operating safe and secure facilities,' the agency said in a statement. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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15-05-2025
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Dance studio trailer stolen in April back with owner in Austell
A stolen dance studio trailer, filled with props, is back with its owner. Someone stole the trailer in April. The owner of the dance studio told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell how her reporting helped reunite the owner with the trailer. A man found the stolen trailer in another county, about 40 minutes from the dance studio. Lisa Pillow, who owns Lisa's Dance Spot, said a report by Channel 2 Action News in April helped a man, who found the trailer, get it back to her. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'How and who would come to the studio and steal a trailer,' Pillow said back in April. In the more than a month since we last spoke to Pillow, she said she still doesn't know who stole the trailer just days before a competition. TRENDING STORIES: GA middle school teacher accused of holding scissors to student's throat Driver says 'great-grandmother was dying' after leading GA deputies on chase Shooting at GA graduation, prom after-party that injured 2 teens started over cellphone charger But she's glad somebody found it. 'I was just in shock, I really couldn't comprehend what he was saying,' Pillow said. As for what happened, a neighbor told the man who found the trailer that they might have seen a news story about the trailer on the news. 'It was not in front of any homes, just sitting there and he noticed the trailer did not have a tag or locks and he knew something was just off,' Pillow said. 'He googled WSBTV and saw the interview and walked over to the trailer and he could tell you could still see the logo but it was covered with black paint.' Inside, the man found Pillow's contact information and returned the trailer. 'Everything is still inside the trailer, it's unbelievable nothing was touched,' Pillow told Channel 2 Action News. Pillow now has two trailers, including a brand new one, thanks to donations from the community and a dance studio in Cobb County. Police said they don't know who stole the trailer and Pillow said the investigation is closed. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
