Roswell Crime
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Crime Report: Road Rage and Several Watering Violations
Nov 8, 2007
Around 5 a.m. on October 28, police were called to a Shell gas sπtation on Holcomb Bridge Road regarding a road rage incident that turned into a shooting.
DUI Arrests Continue
Oct 10, 2007
Team Chevy Donates Vehicle to Police
Oct 3, 2007
On Saturday, September 22, Team Chevrolet on Mansell Road donated a brand new Chevy Trail Blazer to the Alpharetta Police Department.
Officer Awarded in Pedophile Sting
Sep 27, 2007
A month ago, Alpharetta police arrested, in conjunction with the FBI, an alleged pedophile who had travelled from Canada with the intention of having sex with a young girl who was instead an online undercover Alpharetta police officer.
Men Robbed At Hammer Point
Sep 20, 2007
An armed robbery took place on the night of September 4 at Concepts 21 on Old Holcomb Bridge Road.
Hembree Grove Peeping Tom Arrested
Sep 14, 2007
On the morning of August 29, police were advised of a peeping tom on Hembree Grove Drive.
A witness advised police that he had heard breaking wooden boards and noticed a man walking behind a house. He also noticed a green sedan parked in front of the house.
Fake Officer Pulls Bank Robbery
Sep 8, 2007
On August 23, at 2 p.m. a man dressed as a security guard robbed an armored car at gunpoint. The incident took place at the BB&T Bank on Crossville Road.
Crazy Taxi
Aug 31, 2007
On the night of August 18, a taxi from a local business picked up three intoxicated subjects from a local bar. The taxi drove to the requested location and one of the passengers left the cab without paying.
Crime wave Hits Martin’s Landing
Aug 23, 2007
Three burglaries of homes – two of which required no forced entry – theft from mailboxes, theft from vehicles and one armed robbery all occurred within the last week in Martin’s Landing.
Hooters Exposed To Brawl
Aug 15, 2007
A fight broke out at the Hooters on Holcomb Bridge Road August 4. At 1 a.m. police were called and arrived at the scene of a brawl between two men in the parking lot.
New Charges in Oldest Profession
Aug 8, 2007
German Zapata-Ramirez, 29, Amy K. Stephens, 26, of Cumming, and Alfred Gonzales-Rodriguez, 39, of Roswell, were all arrested in connection with prostitution.
Man Arrested at Mountain Park Council Meeting
Aug 1, 2007
A man who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol got overly exuberant at the Mountain Park City Council meeting on July 16 and was eventually arrested by Roswell police.
Bank Robbery Suspects Sought
Jul 25, 2007
On July 11 two unidentified men entered the Suntrust Bank branch at 11515 Alpharetta Highway and handed two separate tellers notes demanding that they empty their registers.
Accused Felon Released
Jul 18, 2007
To the amazement of local law enforcement, Zierich Snow was released last month by the Fulton County court system.
Hot Pursuit Leads to Drug Arrest
Jul 18, 2007
A Roswell police officer on patrol detected a speeding car going 71 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone on Holcomb Bridge Road on the evening of July 4. The officer gave pursuit and activated his blue lights, signaling the driver to pull over.
Quest for $13 Lands Peeping Tom in Jail
Jul 11, 2007
On June 26 officers responded to a call around 2 a.m. regarding suspicious noises outside a residence on High Creek Drive. Upon arrival, police interacted with one of the residents of the neighborhood who had complained about the noises.
Deadbeat Dad Busted for Assault
Jun 28, 2007
On June 12, Roswell Police responded to a call reporting a fight at the Ashley Forest apartments in Alpharetta.
According to reports Robert M. Ashley attended a party in the apartment upstairs from his own. According to partygoers, he stayed for about an hour, drank several alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication then stated, “I have to go check on my baby.”
Pursuit of Reckless Driver Leads to Arrest
Jun 18, 2007
On Saturday, June 9 a Roswell police officer on patrol pulled his cruiser into the parking lot at the shopping center at the southeast corner of Mansell Road and Alpharetta Highway. As he did a white van hastily left the parking lot, and the officer, noting the suspicious nature of the vehicle’s departure, pursued.
Police Arrest Man for Crack Cocaine, Concealed Weapon
Jun 7, 2007
A man previously arrested for armed robbery and attempted murder was arrested again May 20, during a traffic stop for a faulty license tag light.