Editor's Note: Accounts of these incidents are based on Oct. 8-17 reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The numbers match up with the incident locations on the above map. Entering Auto (1) When: Oct. 9Where: 3200 block of Kipling Drive, Powder SpringsPowder Springs Councilman Al Thurman, owner of Superior Landscape, said that while his box truck had mechanical issues, it was parked in the driveway of an abandoned Kipling Drive home. While there, someone opened the rear door of the truck and removed several items: two weedeaters, an edger, a hedge trimmer, two…
Editor's Note: Accounts of these incidents are based on Sept. 21-Oct. 1 reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The numbers match up with the incident locations on the above map. Theft by Deception (1) When: Between Sept. 1 and 26Where: 4400 block of George David WayA rental property agency told police one their former tenants leased a property he had lived at on George David Way. A man had answered a Craigslist ad posted by the former tenant, who collected $534 in cash and a $500 check from the man. The man canceled the check when he realized what had happened…
Editor's Note: Accounts of the these incidents are based on Sept. 1-10 reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The numbers match up with the incident locations on the above map. Shoplifting More Than $300 (1) When: Sept. 5 between noon and 1 p.m.Where: Kroger on Brownsville Road A store manager told police a man took $1,274.22 worth of meat, mostly tenderloin steaks and some shrimp, from the store. The subject ran from an employee when confronted. The vehicle traveled in reverse before exiting the parking lot, possibly to avoid revealing a license plate number…
Editor's Note: Accounts of the these incidents are based on Aug. 21-27 reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The numbers match up with the incident locations on the above map. Burglary, No Forced Entry (1) When: July 23Where: 4100 block of Misty Morn Way A man came to the Powder Springs police station on Aug. 27 to press charges against a woman who told him in July she’d pay him back for two gold necklaces, a computer monitor and a cell phone, but didn’t. Armed Robbery; Aggravated Assault with a Gun (2) When: Aug. 25, 11:14 p.m.Where: Valero gas station at …
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Editor's Note: Accounts of the following incidents are based on reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The incidents are mapped out above. Burglary Forced Entry; Criminal Trespass When: Between July 22 and Aug. 3Where: 5200 block of Springtide LaneA man told police that while he was out of town, his rear door had been forced open. Stolen was an LED TV, Playstation 3, laptop, mini laptop and money. Theft—Entering Auto When: July 30 between 10:30 a.m. and 5:05 p.m.Where: Papa John's at 4400 Brownsville RoadA man who works at the Kroger shopping center on …
Editor's Note: Accounts of the following incidents are based on reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The incidents are mapped out above. Burglary—No Forced Entry When: May 25-June 19Where: 3500 block of Ten Oaks CirclePolice responded to an anonymous burglary call and discovered a rear sliding door and rear window open without damage. Once inside, they saw items strewn about. With the homeowner not there, police secured the house and left. At the station, they contacted the homeowner, who had been out of town since May 25. Police told her to check the house …
Editor's Note: Accounts of the following incidents are based on reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The incidents are mapped out above. Theft by Taking When: May 23-24Where: 3600 block of Hopkins CourtA man told police someone took a shotgun and rifle from his house. Police didn't have any immediate suspects, but the man did provide names of interest. Theft by Taking When: May 25Where: Kroger on Brownsville RoadAn employee said that while he was at work, his license plate was stolen off his car. Armed Robbery When: May 25-26Where: 3100 block of Cedar Ridge …
Editor's Note: Accounts of the following incidents are based on reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The incidents with specific street addresses are mapped out above. Simple Assault When: May 23Where: 4100 block of Marietta StreetA woman told police that when she started to work on the office's billing, the office manager got annoyed because she wasn't doing exactly what she wanted and said she would be replaced. An argument followed, and the worker said the office manager called people to try to hire them in front of her. The worker said she quit and gave …
Editor's Note: Accounts of the following incidents are based on reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The incidents with specific street addresses are mapped out above. False Imprisonment When: May 2Where: 3800 block of Deer Creek DrivePolice were dispatched to a call of a man being tied up inside his residence. When police arrived, they looked through the window and saw the victim freely walking. He said someone had come to his front door, and when he answered, the person rushed him and tried to tie him up. He told police that when he started yelling, the …
Editor's Note: Accounts of the following incidents are based on reports from Powder Springs police and what those involved tell police. The incidents with specific street addresses are mapped out above. Theft by Taking, Financial Identity Fraud When: March 26Where: 4700 block of Deer ChaseA woman told police that after her daughter stole a book of checks from her, she closed the account. The woman was unsure if she wanted to press charges, but police took down the information. Theft by Conversion When: Between Oct. 10 and April 12Where: 3100 block of Kipling DriveA woman told police she was …
Accounts of the following incidents are based on Powder Springs police reports. Theft of More Than $500, sometime between March 21 and April 7, 3500 block of Flowering Springs: A woman told police jewelry had been taken from her bedroom, though there weren't any signs of forced entry into her home. The woman said her grandson had lived with her temporarily, and it's possible he could have taken the jewelry. She didn't immediately know where he was. Theft of More Than $500 and Criminal Trespassing, sometime between March 28-29, 3700 block of Macedonia Road: A woman told police someone came …
Accounts of the following incidents are based on Powder Springs police reports. Resisting an Officer and Driving with a Suspended License, March 24, Old Austell Road: A man pulled up to a checkpoint, and when asked for his license, he said he never had one. After the man gave a false birthday, police eventually got his correct information and found that his license was suspended because of failure to appear. Vernon Stephens, 27, of Powder Springs, was arrested for driving on a suspended license and resisting an officer. Theft by Conversion, March 27, 4200 block of Spingdale Circle: A woman …
A Hiram man lied to authorities about a woman stealing his vehicle, and after she was charged with the theft, he made her pay him $500 to try to have the warrant removed, police said. Leonard Roshay Davie, 54, told Powder Springs police on Feb. 3 that a woman had driven off with his 1998 Chrysler Town and Country van the day before, according to a police report. Davie said he had tried to call her, but she didn’t answer. Police were able to reach her by phone. She said she had parked the van in the Marietta Square and had lost the keys. The woman was then charged with theft by taking of a …
Accounts of the following incidents are based on Powder Springs police reports. Theft by Taking, between Feb. 1-18, 3900 block of Evelyn Drive: A woman told police that someone took a lawnmower from her carport. Simple Battery and Public Drunkenness, between Feb. 17-18, 3900 block of Anderson Street: Officers were dispatched on a call of someone threatening people with a gun. Several people were in the yard and road when they arrived. Witnesses said there was no gun involved, but a female was yelling that another female had attacked her with a knife. The narrative ends there, saying, "At this…
Accounts of the following incidents are based on Powder Springs police reports. Auto Theft, Feb. 7, 3100 block of Blue Heron Pass: A Powder Springs woman told police that she and a man arrived home from shopping, and when she went inside to drop something off, he drove away with her Jeep Grand Cherokee. She called him, and he said he'd be right back after going to the store. Since that call, she said she hasn't been able to reach him. Police entered the car into the system as stolen. Breaking into Car, Feb. 15, Powder Springs Nursing and Rehab Center: The vehicle was left unlocked, but the …
Accounts of the following incidents are based on Powder Springs police reports. Theft by Taking, Jan. 9-10, Martin's at 4088 Austell-Powder Springs Road: An employee of the restaurant told police that Richard Rubisch, a 53-year-old Hiram man, stole $3,737 in deposits. The employee said she had security footage showing Rubisch (see attached mug) holding the deposits, but they weren't turned into the bank. She said he had stole $4,273 in deposits before, but no charges were made as he paid the money back. Rubisch was fired Jan. 13. Jail records show him being arrested Feb. 1 and being in …
Accounts of the following incidents are based on Powder Springs police reports. Theft by Taking, Jan. 23, 4000 block of Wylie Lane: A woman told police that her ex-husband had taken a TV cable from her bedroom and that she wanted a restraining order. An officer explained to her how to get one. Theft by Taking, Jan. 23, 4100 block of New Towne Drive: The victim told police that while she was at work, her TV was taken. There were no signs of forced entry. Theft by Taking, Jan. 23, 4200 block of Lewis Road: The owner of the vacant house told police that his mailbox and post were missing. He said…
Accounts of the following incidents are based on Powder Springs police reports. Burglary, Forced Entry, sometime between Jan. 5-7, 3100 block of Pinto Drive: While the homeowner was away for work, someone entered through the rear door and stole multiple items, including a bicycle and stereo. The homeowner's mattress was also cut open with a steak knife. Burglary, Forced Entry, sometime between Jan. 5-7, 3300 block of Mooring Drive: A real estate agent told police that an eviction notice had been given to the previous tenants. After the notice was given, someone broke in through the rear …
