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2 days ago
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Teen in custody after mother's boyfriend shot to death, deputies say
The Paulding County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night. Officials at the scene told Channel 2 Action News that a teen is accused of shooting and killing his mother's boyfriend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Deputies responded to a home on Westend Way around 7 p.m. and found a man shot to death inside. Channel 2's Bryan Mims spoke with a man who identified himself as the victim's cousin. He said his cousin lived at the home with his girlfriend and her teenage son. Deputies have not identified the victim or the suspect. They are still working to determine a motive. TRENDING STORIES Body of missing 17-year-old boater found in Allatoona Lake Property owner says city started demolishing the wrong home, 'put a hole on my property' Family of twins found dead on Bell Mountain dispute findings, say they were killed [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
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7 charged with selling vapes to Paulding County minors
Deputies arrested multiple people accused of selling vapes to minors after the Paulding County School District reported an increase in students with vapes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Paulding County Sheriff's Office conducted a two-month-long 'Operation Clean Air.' The operation occurred after school authorities reported a new record of vapes confiscated from students between five and 20 years old. TRENDING STORIES: Tomatoes sold in Georgia could be deadly, FDA says Deputies say 'you can't outrun guilt' after GA mother of 3 killed in hit-and-run Atlanta Public Schools approves new $1.3 billion budget, will cut 135 positions Deputies said they arrested seven people. Their identities were not released. The PCSO said it will continue to crack down on stores that attempt to sell vapes to minors. Sheriff Ashley Henson reminds parents that while deputies are spearheading this effort, they cannot do it alone. 'We're asking parents to sit down with their children and have an open discussion with them regarding the health hazards of vaping that are life-endangering. Parental intervention and public awareness are the solutions to the success of 'Operation Clear Air' and the well-being of our youth in the coming years,' Henson said. The operation will continue, with more stages to follow in ensuring continued compliance with Georgia law. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
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7 arrested in Paulding County underage vaping sting, deputies say
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - The Paulding County Sheriff's Office and agents with the Northwest Drug Task Force have made multiple arrests as part of an investigation into the sale of vapes to minors in the county. Officials say "Operation Clean Air" was conducted over two months and has led to seven arrests so far. What we know According to the sheriff's office, the operation involved "youthful informants" who tried to purchase vape supplies from retailers. The informants have gone to stores and service stations across the country. What we don't know Investigators have not released the names of those arrested or the stores connected with the arrests. It is not clear what charges they may be facing. What they're saying "The objective is to hold accountable the illegal dealers of such supplies to our children," the sheriff's office wrote on Facebook. "We are committed to keeping our community safe and arresting those who get in the way of that." The Source Information for this story came from a Facebook post by the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Dollar General serial ‘flasher' now in custody
Investigators arrested a man accused of exposing himself at Dollar General stores across metro Atlanta. The Paulding County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Zani Brown is now in custody. He is accused in a string of flashings at Dollar General stores in Haralson, Paulding and Douglas counties. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2's Tom Regan spoke with one store employee who wished to remain anonymous. She provided Buchanan police with store video of an incident that occurred the evening of March 19. 'The last thing you would think, going to get a gallon of milk at 9 o'clock at night, there's a guy exposing himself, walking around a store, so it's really upsetting to me,' Buchanan Police Chief David Ratner said. 'There's a lot of kids and families walking around Dollar Generals at all hours of the day and night.' Jail records currently show Brown is being held without bond in the Douglas County Jail on a public indecency charge. TRENDING STORIES: Lawyer for GA college student in ICE custody optimistic about bond status Georgia Tech student dies after being shot in the head at off-campus apartment Millions spent on Fulton County Diversion Center, but it's barely used [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Judge orders ‘drug house' to be seized, given to law enforcement in Paulding Co.
A house in Paulding County has been seized by the State of Georgia to be used by law enforcement after a judge determined it was a 'drug house' where illegal drugs were sold. According to court documents, the property is worth over $230,000. On Sept. 6, 2023, the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force and Paulding County Sheriff's Office searched a home in the Yorkville area of Paulding County. Lenny Scott Moody and Stacey Marie Schmeck were arrested after agents seized 567 grams of methamphetamine and 446 grams of marijuana. Both Moody and Schmeck admitted to selling the drugs from the home over many years. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Oct. 18, 2023, the Paulding County District Attorney's Office launched a civil asset forfeiture action to seize all property and assets related to their illegal drug sales activities. On April 4, 2024, Moody was sentenced to 15 years (to serve five years in prison) for possession of drugs with intent to distribute. On Feb. 4, 2025, Schmeck was sentenced to 10 years (to serve 3 years in prison) for possession of drugs with intent to distribute. On May 8, 2025, the Paulding County District Attorney's Office prosecuted the case in Superior Court, where the judge ordered the home to be turned over to the state. TRENDING STORIES: 10-year-old boy critical after being shot in the head Marjorie Taylor Greene weighs in on college student facing deportation after wrongful traffic stop 3 dead, 2 injured in tractor-trailer crash that left I-75 shut down for hours [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
