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Yahoo
21 hours ago
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Driver pulls out knife on couple driving too slow in Kennesaw neighborhood, police say
Ten miles below the speed limit: that is what one driver told Kennesaw police drove him to pull a knife during a road rage incident in the Legacy Park community. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'He said the reason why he was agitated was because the driver was going 25 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone,' explained Ofc. David Buchanan about why 55-year-old Giancarlo Russo is accused of pulling a knife on his neighbors during a road rage incident. It happened in Kennesaw in the Legacy Park neighborhood. A husband and wife got to a stop sign to find the driver, Russo, behind them was outraged, when he blocked their car with his own. 'The offender pulled in front of them and blocked them, got out of his car, he was holding a knife and was threatening towards them,' Buchanan told Channel 2's Candace McCowan. 'He was trying to get the male driver out of the vehicle to instigate some type of altercation or fight. The victim stayed in the car, got away safely, and called us.' TRENDING STORIES: 2 women critically injured after shooting on I-20 Atlanta Public Schools announces new first day of school, 13 new principals Swimmer seriously injured in boating incident on GA lake Neighbors saw the police lights but never imagined someone who lives in the neighborhood pulling a knife on one of their neighbors. 'If you live out here, why would you pull a knife on your neighbor because you're going to see them at Publix, Kroger?' said neighbor Lonnie Edwards. 'You shouldn't carry a knife when you have that kind of anger. Uncontrolled anger,' said neighbor Hannelore Ahearn. Russo is now charged with simple assault and aggravated assault. He's out of jail on bond. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect wanted for leading law enforcement on chase, critically injuring 2 GA deputies, arrested
A man deputies said led them on a high-speed chase nearly two weeks ago was taken into custody. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Friday, the Polk County Police Department, along with the US Marshals, arrested AJ Ware. Authorities said Ware led officers on a high-speed chase on April 12. Somehow, Ware got away, leaving two Polk County police officers with critical injuries, officials said. TRENDING STORIES: The mystery caller to Shedeur Sanders during the draft was the son of a Falcons coach 2 dead, 3 others hospitalized during shootout at motorcycle gathering in Forest Park Argument between rideshare driver and passenger ends in shooting in midtown Atlanta The officers were identified as Ofc. John Chandler and Ofc. Tre McDonald. Loved one says, the two officers were supposed to be off the day of the incident, but were picking up overtime shifts to help their families. Polk County officials say Ofc. Chandler has a long road to recovery, and with the help of Honoring Heroes Foundation, a monetary fund has been created. According to the website, Ofc. Chandler sustained multiple severe injuries, including a broken left hip, a broken ball joint of the left femur, a displaced sternum, and separated tendons in his hand. Click here if you would like to help, Ofc. Chandler. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Ofc. McDonald has since been released from the hospital, however, his family has set up a meal train. It allows you to sign up to bring meals and donate gift cards, or make a flat donation. If you would like to help, Ofc. McDonald, click here.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
GA officer accused of stealing suspect's money, passport during traffic stop
A police officer was arrested after he stole a suspect's personal items during a traffic stop last month, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On March 26, Lyons Police Chief Wesley Walker contacted the GBI to investigate a theft case involving one of his department's officers. The investigation stemmed from a traffic stop that happened on March 22. According to the GBI, 30-year-old Ofc. Dustin Matejcik, of Glennville, was asked to assist another Lyons officer with a traffic stop that led to an arrest. TRENDING STORIES: Family of Delta employee killed by exploding tire files lawsuit 3 charged in connection to 13,000-acre wildfire at state park Final Fort Stewart soldier who died during training exercise in Lithuania identified The GBI said, the person being arrested asked that his personal items be given to his employer who was supposed to arrive at the scene to get them. While the other officer was taking the suspect to jail, Matejcik was left alone at the scene, authorities said. On March 25, the LPD was contacted about getting the items back. The GBI said the items were never found. The investigation revealed no one arrived at the scene to get the money and the items that belonged to the person who was arrested, according to the GBI. Matejcik never turned the money, passport, and keys into evidence after the suspect was arrested, officials said. The amount of money taken was not disclosed. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] The GBI arrested Matejcik on Tuesday. He was charged with one count of violation of oath of office and one count of theft by taking. Matejcik was booked into the Toombs County Detention Center.
