DeKalb County police targets illegal dumping with Christmas Day arrest

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Marvio Ramey (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities in DeKalb County hope a Christmas Day arrest will put a dent in a series of illegal dumping incidents in the Scottdale area.

What we know:

According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers arrested 59-year-old Marvio Ramey on Creighton Avenue, less than 2,000 feet from the dumping site.

DeKalb County police arrest a 59-year-old man on Christmas Day in connection with an illegal dumping investigation in the Scottdale area, authorities said.

Investigators allege Ramey used a rental truck to dump trash and debris on Proctor Avenue at least twice since Nov. 11.

What they're saying:

"Our neighborhoods are not dumping grounds. If you choose to illegally dump trash on our streets and outside our homes, we will find you and hold you accountable," police said in a statement.

DeKalb County police investigate an illegal dumping site in the Scottdale area after a Christmas Day arrest tied to repeated dumping incidents, according to authorities.

What we don't know:

Police have not said whether investigators believe Ramey is connected to other illegal dumping incidents reported elsewhere in DeKalb County.

Authorities have not released details on how officers identified the suspect or whether surveillance footage, tips, or license plate information played a role in the arrest.

DeKalb County police investigate an illegal dumping site in the Scottdale area after a Christmas Day arrest tied to repeated dumping incidents, according to authorities.

It is also unclear whether additional charges could be filed, whether the rental company is cooperating with investigators, or if more arrests are possible as the investigation continues.