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Police: 3 charged in death of woman last seen in East Cobb

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Police: 3 charged in death of woman last seen in East Cobb
Maury-Ange Faith Martinez

Cobb Police said this week that three people—including two men living on Powers Ferry Road—have been charged in the death of a woman last seen in the East Cobb area last fall.

Police said that Allen Kerr, 32, and Sean Deshazer, 26, have been charged with concealing the death of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez, 20, of Alpharetta. She was reported missing in Gwinnett County last summer and her skeletal remains were identified in January near Chattanooga, Tenn.

A third suspect, Jasmine Craig, 27, was arrested in Wichita, Kan., and is awaiting extradition, Cobb Police said in a release.

The release said that their arrest warrants were issued on June 27, following a request for assistance in investigating Martinez’ death.

Police said on May 31 that Martinez was last seen in the Powers Ferry Road area, but they haven’t offered more details.

According to an indictment in Cobb Superior Court, Kerr, Deshazer and Craig “did unlawfully conceal the death” of Martinez on or near Aug. 21, 2023, hindering the discovery of her body months later in another state.

According to Cobb Sheriff’s Office booking reports, Kerr and Deshazer both reside at the Rockledge Apartments on Powers Ferry Road, near Akers Mill Road.

They have been in custody in the Cobb Adult Detention Center since last November on unrelated drug and weapons charges, according to the booking reports, and they are being held without bond.

Police did not explain how they came to arrest those individuals, but said in the release this week that “our detectives are still working diligently on this case as part of an ongoing investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Cobb Police Crimes Against Persons unit at 770-499-3945 or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 770-577-TIPS (8477).

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Cobb Police haven’t filed charges in toddler’s hot car death

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Cobb Police haven't filed charges in toddler's hot car death
“We really need some time to sort this out before we know what happened,” Cobb Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer said.

Calling it “a tragic incident,” Cobb Police said Wednesday morning have not filed charges in the death of a 2-year-old who was found inside a vehicle in a home near Jim Miller Park in Marietta.

Police said that officers and Cobb Fire and & EMS were called to a home on Wanda Circle late Tuesday afternoon and found the child unresponsive inside a vehicle.

Police said in a press release that the child was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital but was pronounced dead there.

While an investigation continues, police said that “there is no evidence to suggest that the child was left inside the vehicle” on purpose.

Cobb Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer said in a press briefing Wednesday morning that investigators are unsure why the boy was inside the vehicle.

“We really need some time to sort this out before we know what happened,” VanHoozer said.

“If I was in the position of the father, mother, sibling, friend, I would want a lot of grace and a lot of support.”

He said he didn’t know if criminal charges are warranted, but “we do know that support is warranted.”

VanHoozer asked for people “to be really, really careful in this heat.” He didn’t take questions.

Cobb and metro Atlanta are under heat advisories Wednesday and for the Independence Day Thursday, with temperatures in the low 90s and with high humidity.

Cobb Police Sgt. Eric Smith said anyone with information about the incident is requested to call the Cobb County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit at 770-499-3945.

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Wrong-way Trickum Road crash sends three to the hospital

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Cobb Police said Tuesday that an elderly man sustained serious injuries and two other people had minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash Monday on Trickum Road.Cobb Police, Holly Springs Road suspicious person, East Cobb crime forum

Public Information Officer Aaron Wilson said Paul Borts, 84, was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with serious injuries in the crash, which took place at 8:48 a.m. Monday on Trickum Road at Timberbrook Trace.

Police said Borts, of a Northeast Cobb address, was driving a 2016 red Chevrolet Malibu in a southbound direction on Trickum near the intersection when the vehicle was struck by a 2023 white Chevrolet Express van, which had been traveling northbound but veered into the southbound lane.

Wilson said the Malibu spun around and the Express van traveled northbound before both vehicles came to a stop on Trickum.

The two passengers in the van, driver Edward Jural, 33, of Dunwoody, and Penny Grigalanz 47, of Marietta, an occupant, also were taken to Kennestone with minor injuries, according to police, who said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3987.

 

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Executive director named for new Cobb Family Advocacy Center

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Cobb County District Attorney Flynn D. Broady Jr. is proud to announce that Kim McCoy, former director of the Victim Witness Unit, has been named as the executive director for the newly established Cobb Family Advocacy Center. This significant milestone comes after McCoy’s unwavering dedication and advocacy to bring a justice center to Cobb for the past 25 years.

The journey to establish a family justice center in Cobb County began in 1999 when McCoy, alongside Jason Saliba, now deputy chief assistant district attorney, toured San Diego’s center for victims. Inspired by what they saw, McCoy and Saliba were determined to bring a similar resource to the Cobb community.

Through persistent effort and overcoming numerous challenges, the vision has finally become a reality. “It took us years to get here, obviously, through struggles, through challenges, through a lot of different things,” said McCoy at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center grand opening on Dec. 15, 2023.

The FAC, located at 277 Fairground St. SE in Marietta, serves as a comprehensive hub for victims and survivors of abuse, providing essential help and resources under one roof. Navigators at the FAC will coordinate services for victims and collaborate with local victim service providers to offer trauma-informed, holistic, and comprehensive services in one central location, alleviating the need for victims to travel to multiple agencies to receive help.

The establishment of the FAC was made possible in part by a $400,000 grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, marking it as the first of its kind to officially open in Georgia. District Attorney Flynn Broady highlighted the center’s anticipated positive outcomes, stating, “Family advocacy centers in communities lead to significant reductions in domestic violence homicides and childhood trauma, resulting in better outcomes for families overall.”

In addition to county and grant-funded staff, the center partners with several well-established nonprofits, including LiveSAFE Resources, the Center for Family Resources, SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, and Legal Aid of Cobb County. These organizations, along with public safety and prosecutorial partners, will have representatives on-site to provide comprehensive support to those in need.

Reflecting on the long journey to this achievement, McCoy remarked, “The FAC represents not only a promise kept to the victims and survivors in our community but also ensures a future commitment to building stronger collaborations among our partners to provide comprehensive services to victims. I am honored to lead the FAC and to continue advocating for the safety and well-being of our community.”

For immediate dangerous situations, the public is urged to call 911. Any victim is encouraged to contact their local police department to file a report. Additional resources for child abuse victims are available through SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center at 770-801-3465. Victims of domestic violence and adult sexual assault can receive additional services through LiveSAFE Resources at 770-427-3390.

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Police: Woman found dead in Tenn. last seen in East Cobb area

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Cobb Police are asking for the public’s help in investigating the death of a young metro Atlanta woman who was last seen in the East Cobb area.Police: Woman found dead in Tenn. last seen in East Cobb area

Police said on Friday that they’re tracking leads in the case of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez, 20, of Alpharetta. She was reported missing in Gwinnett County last fall and her skeletal remains were identified in January in an area near Chattanooga, Tenn.

Cobb Police said in a release Friday that Martinez was last seen in unincorporated Cobb, “near Powers Ferry Road,” but didn’t elaborate further.

They’re asking for anyone who may have seen her or had any contact with her around the time of the disappearance to contact them at their Crimes Against Persons unit at 770-499-3945 or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 770-577-TIPS (8477).

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Police: Northeast Cobb missing boy, 13, found safe

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Updated, 4:15 pm:

Police said around 4 pm that the boy has been located and he is safe.

Original Post:

Cobb Police have sent out this message Thursday afternoon:

“There will be a significant police presence in the area of Autumn Leaves Lane. Several units from our uniformed patrol division and special units will be searching for a missing juvenile in the area.”

That’s off Blackwell Road near Ebenezer Road.

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East Cobb traffic alert: Vehicle overturned in JF crash

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Johnson Ferry Road crash

A reader sent the above photo heading northbound on Johnson Ferry Road near the entrance to Woodlawn Square Shopping Center.

A crash has resulted in a vehicle being overturned in the southbound direction, and is causing serious delays.

Cobb police and fire/rescue crews are on the scene, and we’re seeking further information.

A Pope High School social media message said the crash occurred around 5:35 p.m. The school is having its baccalaureate service Tuesday at nearby Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

Cobb DOT said only the left southbound lane is open for the time being.

Johnson Ferry Road crash
Cobb DOT camera photo

 

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Cobb Sheriff’s Office opens new jail security checkpoint

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Cobb Sheriff's Office opens new jail security checkpoint
From L-R: LTC Kelker (Training & Accreditation Commander- CCSO), David Jones (Chief of Staff – CCSO) , LTC Hilsmen (Jail Commander – CCSO), Judge Bowers (Cobb County), Chief Deputy Anderson (CCSO) Sheriff Owens (CCSO), Asst. Chief Hawkins (CCSO) and Capt. Holt (CCSO).

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The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of its new security checkpoint entrance on Thursday, May 9, 2024, with special guest Judge Carl W. Bowers in attendance. 

The upgraded security checkpoint features cutting-edge technology designed to enhance public safety and security. This new checkpoint effectively screens visitors and employees entering the Adult Detention Center, with a particular emphasis on ensuring the safety of attorneys, detainees, and sheriff’s office personnel.

Notable features include a snack center, lobby area, an innovative cell phone holding center, and the Tek-84 full-body scanner. The event was organized to increase transparency, educate the public, and offer insights for other facilities considering similar security upgrades. 

The Sheriff’s Office emphasized its commitment to maintaining strict measures to safeguard individuals entering the facility and the detainees housed within, including state-of-the-art controls to prevent contraband from entering the premises.

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Update: Police say missing East Cobb juvenile found dead

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Updated 4:05 pm:

Cobb Police Sgt. Eric Smith told East Cobb News Springer was found dead of a “self-inflicted injury” but had no more details.

According to his obituary, Springer was a student at the Cobb Online Learning Academy and was an honor-roll student who “dreamed of working at a history museum.”

A celebration of life service is scheduled for Monday at Marietta Funeral Home.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations in Springer’s memory be given to Good Mews Animal Foundation of East Cobb or any teen suicide prevention non-profit.

Updated, 1:58 pm:

Police say Springer has been located, but they have not provided any further information.

Original Report:

Cobb Police are urging motorists to avoid the area around Sewell Mill Road between Murdock Road and Old Canton Road Wednesday morning as they are conducting a search for a missing juvenile

A social media post published shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday gave the address as 3125 Sewell Mill Road—Eastminster Presbyterian Church.

Police said regular patrol units were joined by special units.

Sgt. Eric Smith of Cobb Police told East Cobb News the juvenile, identified as Reed Springer, 17, is considered endangered because he is autistic.

He said the boy left his home in the area after noon Tuesday for a walk, but never returned. Police said Springer had been feeling stress due to final exams.

 

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Outdoor burn ban in Cobb County runs from May 1-Sept. 30

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Open burning  is banned  from May 1 – Sept. 30 in Cobb County. You may not burn leaves, tree limbs or other yard waste, forest land or use air curtain destructors for land clearing. This rule is in addition to the year-round state ban on the burning of household garbage.
Cobb Fire and Emergency Services staff enforce this state-issued burning ban in unincorporated Cobb County, and the cities of Acworth, Kennesaw and Powder Springs.
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PHOTOS: First responders treated to appreciation lunch

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First responders appreciation lunch

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 The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team proudly hosted their 10th semi-annual Appreciation Lunch on Wednesday, April 24th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, dedicated to honoring our local heroes – police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and military personnel. The event was a huge success, with the largest turnout they have seen to date!

PrimeLending served BBQ with a variety of sides and drinks, sponsored by Arrow Exterminators. Attendees were welcome to use the patio to enjoy their meal, or they could take it on the road, ensuring that our hardworking heroes could enjoy a well-deserved break amidst their duties. In addition to the delicious lunch, each attendee received a goodie bag filled with awesome items as a token of appreciation for their service and dedication.

Additional sponsors for the event included Amerispec /All Atlanta Inspection Services, First American Home Warranty, American Home Shield, and Chick-fil-A East Lake. For more information about upcoming community events hosted by the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team, please visit www.JaniceOverbeck.com.

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Cobb jail inmate dies after arrest due to sex offender status

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The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office announced that a 68-year-old male detainee passed away Saturday at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital after suffering from cancer.Cobb Sheriff's Office

A release said the man, who was unidentified, was homeless and declined to provide family contact information.

The Cobb Sheriff’s Office said “he was last arrested for violating restrictions based on his sex offender status,” but didn’t say how long he had been in custody.

“All signs pointed to this individual being homeless with no access to medical care,” Sheriff Craig Owens in a statement. “We believe he wanted to be arrested so he could live his remaining weeks in a more comfortable environment.”

The Sheriff’s Office said that following a medical screening upon his arrest “it became clear he was facing a serious health challenge.”

He was “routinely” taken to Kennestone for treatment, and “due to the detainee’s sex offender status and to protect the public, Sheriff Owens mandated that he remain incarcerated.”

Owens said in the release that “I say often that jails across our metro and the state have become de facto hospitals and mental health facilities.

“This detainee’s death is another example of that fact, and we must collectively do more outside of the criminal justice system so that folks don’t intentionally go to jail to receive life or death medical treatment.”

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Ex-officer indicted for shooting death in NE Cobb car chase

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A Cobb grand jury has indicted a former Woodstock police officer after a suspect fleeing a traffic stop in Northeast Cobb last fall was shot to death.East Cobb man convicted

The April 18 indictment charges Grant Matthew Shaw, 23, of Canton, with a felony count of involuntary manslaughter for the Oct. 14 death of Emmanuel Millard, 20, of Marietta.

According to Cobb Police, Millard fled a traffic stop on Oct. 12 at Highway 92 and Hames Road, near the Cobb County line.

According to a preliminary Georgia Bureau of Investigation report, Woodstock police pursued Millard into Northeast Cobb for several miles, before stopping his vehicle near the intersection of Highway 92 (Alabama Road) and Old Mountain Park Road, near the Cobb-Roswell line.

As officers tried to remove Millard from the car, he was shot once, and officers rendered aid until EMS arrived on the scene, according to the GBI.

The GBI said Millard was taken to North Fulton Hospital, where he died two days later. Shaw was placed on administrative leave and resigned several days later as an investigation continued.

Cobb prosecutors sought indictments for felony murder and aggravated assault, but the grand jury concluded that Shaw did not intend to cause Millard’s death.

Shaw was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center Monday and is being held without bond, according to Cobb Sheriff’s Office records.

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Cobb Police Citizens Academy accepting applications through April 29

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The Cobb County Department of Public Safety (DPS) is announcing its 2024 Citizens Public Safety Academy session.  This 16-week program allows Cobb County citizens to obtain insider insight into the various entities that comprise the Department of Public Safety. During the course, participants will gain knowledge and insight into how the Police, Fire, Animal Services, and 911 departments are organized and the important role each one plays in fulfilling the myriad of tasks that ensure the safety of all the citizens of Cobb County. 

To participate, interested citizens should live in Cobb County or work for Cobb County Government or Schools and be at least 21 years of age.

The Academy starts Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, at 6 PM at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy at 2435 East-West Connector, Austell, GA, 30106-8196. To be accepted into the program, applicants must fill out an application. This application can be emailed to you or picked up in person at the DPS Training Center located at 2435 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106-8196. The application must be taken to the Cobb County Public Safety Internal Affairs Department at 545 S. Fairground St., Marietta, GA  30060, by Friday, April 29th, 2024, at 3 PM. It is suggested to bring your driver’s license with you as they will need to make a copy of your license for the application process.

The academy may fill quickly if necessary, so wait-listed applications will be held for the 2025 program.  Please provide a phone number if you do not have an email address. On the first night of the Citizens Academy, we will meet at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy, 2435 East West Connector, Austell, GA, 30106-8196. Participants will meet some of the Training staff and receive a presentation from one of our various units. Please note the first night begins at 6:00 PM, and all subsequent sessions will meet at 6:30 PM at various Cobb County Public Safety locations. Classes will be conducted every Tuesday evening for 16 weeks, with graduation being the 16th week. 

A few of the planned activities include:

  • Meeting with distinguished members of the Public Safety Department
  • Touring the 911 Communications Center and the Medical Examiner’s Office
  • Receiving demonstrations from DPS Police Training on weapons/firearms safety and defensive tactics.
  • Participating in classes from the Fire Department special operations, i.e., Hazardous Materials, Heavy Rescue Squad.

The complete schedule will be given out on the first night, along with other information.

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Driver seriously injured in Monday Johnson Ferry Road crash

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A reader provided the photos of a crash Monday morning that shut down a portion of Johnson Ferry Road in both directions.

Cobb Police said that Ryan Hurley, 45, of Marietta, sustained serious injuries when his black 2020 Mazda CX-5 that was heading northbound crashed into a tree in the median near Johnson Ferry Drive at around 6:14 a.m. Monday. 

That’s between Post Oak Tritt Road and Oak Lane, above Roswell Road, and Sgt. Eric Smith said in a release that the vehicle lost control after attempting after a right-hand curve.

Smith said that Hurley was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital by ambulance with serious injuries and that the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Cobb Police Department S.T.E.P. Unit at 770-499-3987.

Cobb DOT said in a social media post that Johnson Ferry Road reopened to traffic shortly after 9 a.m.

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2 people hospitalized in Canton Road motorcycle crash

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A motorcyclist and a motorist sustained serious injuries Saturday in a crash on Canton Road, Cobb Police said.Cobb Police, Holly Springs Road suspicious person, East Cobb crime forum

Officer Aaron Wilson said in a release Monday that Ali Babar, 32, of Marietta, and Marilyn Jensen, 90, of Woodstock, were taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Wilson said the Babar was heading north in a a black 2016 Honda CB500 motorcycle on Canton Road near the intersection of Farm Ridge Drive at 9:42 a.m.

That’s just north of Jamerson Road, near the Cobb-Cherokee county line.

Jensen was traveling south on Canton Road in a white 2012 Honda Civic and was in the center turn lane, police said. She turned left and into the path of the motorcycle, Wilson said, causing the bike to crash into a curb.

Babar and the motorcycle landed in a northbound lane of Canton Road, near Farm Ridge Drive, according to police.

Wilson said an investigation into the accident is continuing and that anyone with information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3987.

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East Cobb traffic alert: Roswell Road crash at Providence West

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East Cobb traffic alert: Roswell Road crash at Providence West

There’s been quite a backlog of traffic in either direction along Roswell Road near Providence Road West Wednesday afternoon due to a vehicle crash.

That’s between East Cobb Park and the Wellstar East Cobb Health Park.

Traffic was backed up eastbound on Roswell almost to Old Canton Road, and westbound from Johnson Ferry Road.

When we went by the intersection around 3:30, police and rescue crews were on the scene as tow trucks were beginning to remove the vehicles that were involved.

East Cobb traffic alert: Roswell Road crash at Providence West

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Motorcyclist killed in crash with Porsche on Holly Springs Road

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A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday after his bike collided with a Porsche on Holly Springs Road, near the Davis Road roundabout, Cobb Police said.Northeast Cobb car crash, Cops on Donut Shops

Officer Aaron Wilson said in a release that Trevion Oglesby, 27, of Marietta, was pronounced dead after being taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.

Police said Oglesby was riding northbound on Holly Springs south of the roundabout on a 2017 Honda CBR500R at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday when he tried to avoid a vehicle in front of him that had slowed down to turn right into a construction site.

Wilson said Oglesby lost control of the motorcycle and it veered into the southbound lane, where Edward Dunphy, 47, of Roswell, was driving a 2017 Porsche 911.

According to police, Dunphy pulled into a driveway to avoid a collision but the motorcycle struck the front left side of the Porsche.

Wilson said Dunphy was not injured and that anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Cobb Police at 770-499-3987.

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Homicide suspect in Windy Hill Road stabbing surrenders

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Cobb Police said a man who is suspected of stabbing another man to death on Monday has turned himself in.Northeast Cobb car crash, Cops on Donut Shops

Officer Aaron Wilson said in a release that Randy Graham, 50, of Smyrna, is charged with attacking Herman Robinson, 40, of Marietta, with a knife in the 2600 block of Windy Hill Road at 3:25 p.m. Monday.

Police said Graham fled the scene, and when police arrived, they found Robinson with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital but died there, Wilson said.

Police said Graham contacted 911 several hours later and turned himself in. According to the Cobb Sheriff’s Office, he was booked in the Cobb Adult Detention Center early Tuesday morning.

Police said Robinson’s next of kin have been notified.

Graham is charged with murder, possession of a knife while committing a crime, and aggravated assault and is being held without bond.

Police said the investigation continues, and anyone with information contact Cobb Police at 770-499-3945.

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Teen charged in fatal wreck that killed Pope HS student

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The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office has charged an 18-year-old with vehicular homicide and other felony charges stemming from a single-vehicle crash in January that killed two other teens and injured three others, including the suspect.

Pope HS student killed in Woodstock crash
Gabe Escandon, a senior soccer player at Pope, was killed on the scene of the Jan. 8 crash in Woodstock.

The victims included a senior at Pope High School, while a student at Lassiter High School was seriously injured.

Booking reports show that Oliver Luis Roman, 18, of Powder Springs, was being held without bond after being charged Wednesday morning. He is charged with two counts of first-degree vehicular homicide, two counts of serious injury by vehicle and reckless driving.

Roman allegedly was driving a Mazda 6 sedan that slammed into a tree in a median along Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock on Jan. 9. Gabriel Escandon, 17, a member of Pope’s varsity boys soccer team, was pronounced dead on the scene, while Esteban Cortez-Rendon of Woodstock, who turned 18 that day, died at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Cherokee authorities previously said.

Chris Peixoto, a soccer player at Lassiter High School, was hospitalized with serious injuries, as were the other two occupants of the car, including Roman.

Friends and family responded to an online fundraiser that netted more than $81,000 for his recovery. A message on Jan. 28—Peixoto’s 18th birthday—said asked for continuing donations of $18 and said that “Chris is continuing to improve day by day, but he still is going to need lots of support and prayers from the entire community.”

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