Repeat drug offender sentenced to prison after Cherokee County bench trial
Joshua Cornette, 35, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 20 years of probation following a Cherokee County bench trial.
Joshua Cornette, 35, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 20 years of probation following a Cherokee County bench trial.
Internal audit exposes Cherokee deputies misusing license plate readers
Cherokee Sheriff's Office investigators arrested two more deputies Monday for allegedly misusing the automated license plate reader database.
Cherokee Sheriff's Office investigators arrested two more deputies Monday for allegedly misusing the automated license plate reader database.
Marietta man pleads guilty to child molestation in Cherokee County
A Marietta man who was known to his victim's family as "Uncle J" was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to child molestation charges, officials said.
A Marietta man who was known to his victim's family as "Uncle J" was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to child molestation charges, officials said.
Dating app setup leads to life sentence for Canton man
A Canton man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty of shooting an apartment resident with a stolen gun during a violent dating app ambush.
A Canton man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty of shooting an apartment resident with a stolen gun during a violent dating app ambush.
Armed with prayer: How a mother of 4 survived a horrific attack
A woman is opening up about her survival after a horrific attack last April during what was supposed to be a routine house cleaning walk-through.
A woman is opening up about her survival after a horrific attack last April during what was supposed to be a routine house cleaning walk-through.
Former Cherokee deputy arrested over unauthorized database search
A Cherokee County deputy was fired and arrested Friday evening after an internal audit exposed unauthorized use of the agency's license plate reader system.
A Cherokee County deputy was fired and arrested Friday evening after an internal audit exposed unauthorized use of the agency's license plate reader system.
Jonesboro man convicted in Cherokee hotel assault case
A Cherokee County jury convicted a Jonesboro man of aggravated assault and false imprisonment in a hotel attack.
A Cherokee County jury convicted a Jonesboro man of aggravated assault and false imprisonment in a hotel attack.
Woodstock man sentenced to 15 years without parole in drug bust
A Woodstock man faces 25 years after entering a non-negotiated guilty plea to 13 drug and firearm charges.
A Woodstock man faces 25 years after entering a non-negotiated guilty plea to 13 drug and firearm charges.
Ring camera alert leads to gunfire, arrest in Cherokee County
A Ring camera alert ended in gunfire early Saturday morning after a Woodstock homeowner confronted an armed car thief inside his truck, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
A Ring camera alert ended in gunfire early Saturday morning after a Woodstock homeowner confronted an armed car thief inside his truck, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
Nextdoor cleaning ad leads to five-hour attack and life sentence
Prosecutors said Ezekiel Jackson used the neighborhood network app Nextdoor to lure the victim to his home under the guise of needing a cleaning service. When the woman arrived, Jackson launched a physical attack against her and held her captive.
Prosecutors said Ezekiel Jackson used the neighborhood network app Nextdoor to lure the victim to his home under the guise of needing a cleaning service. When the woman arrived, Jackson launched a physical attack against her and held her captive.
Haralson County murder suspect arrested after multi-county pursuits
A Haralson County murder suspect faces 14 separate criminal counts following a series of vehicle and foot pursuits across multiple jurisdictions.
A Haralson County murder suspect faces 14 separate criminal counts following a series of vehicle and foot pursuits across multiple jurisdictions.
Cherokee County sheriff charges three men in Friday morning copper theft
Three men are in custody accused of stealing copper wiring near the city of Nelson Park early Friday morning.
Three men are in custody accused of stealing copper wiring near the city of Nelson Park early Friday morning.
Georgia high schools to test 'less-lethal' drones to confront active shooters
Starting in the fall, four Georgia high schools will have pepper spray-armed drones on standby to fight school shooters.
Starting in the fall, four Georgia high schools will have pepper spray-armed drones on standby to fight school shooters.
Canton man gets life in prison for brutal rape of home cleaner
A 23-year-old Canton man received a life sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to the five-hour assault and rape of a residential cleaner.
A 23-year-old Canton man received a life sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to the five-hour assault and rape of a residential cleaner.
Canton woman sentenced for 2022 murder of 2-year-old
Phillissa Diallo was sentenced to prison last Monday after she pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing of a 2-year-old child.
Phillissa Diallo was sentenced to prison last Monday after she pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing of a 2-year-old child.
Woodstock jewelry store break-in: Suspect caught targeting same store twice
The Woodstock Police Department arrested a traveling burglar Thursday morning after he allegedly broke into a local business with a crowbar.
The Woodstock Police Department arrested a traveling burglar Thursday morning after he allegedly broke into a local business with a crowbar.
Woodstock jewelry store burglary suspect arrested after police chase
A suspected jewelry store burglar is in custody after a brief chase by Woodstock police on Thursday morning.
A suspected jewelry store burglar is in custody after a brief chase by Woodstock police on Thursday morning.
Police interrupt burglary: Video links suspect to Canton burglaries
Canton Police arrested a man after officers interrupted a burglary in progress and later linked him to a second break-in at a nearby gas station.
Canton Police arrested a man after officers interrupted a burglary in progress and later linked him to a second break-in at a nearby gas station.
Car crashes through Hearts Tattoo and Piercing in Woodstock
A Woodstock business owner is working to rebuild after a car plowed through the front of his tattoo parlor Sunday afternoon when a driver suffered a medical episode.
A Woodstock business owner is working to rebuild after a car plowed through the front of his tattoo parlor Sunday afternoon when a driver suffered a medical episode.
Body found in Cherokee County barn, investigation underway
Investigators in Cherokee County are working to determine what happened after a body was discovered inside a barn on a rural property Thursday afternoon.
Investigators in Cherokee County are working to determine what happened after a body was discovered inside a barn on a rural property Thursday afternoon.