Polk County Jail report – May 17, 2017
The Polk County Jail releases the arrest reports in the mornings during the week. Click on the link below to view the file in PDF format. Media Arrest Summary with Photos__2017-05-17_08-34-36-AMContinue Reading
‘Person of interest’ released from jail; weapons charge dropped
A person of interest in a homicide investigation who was being held in jail on a weapons charge is now out after the warrant charging him with being in possession of a firearm by a convicted felon was being recalled. According to a media release from the Polk County PoliceContinue Reading
Rome Braves bounce back with 9-5 win; rematch with Intimidators at 10:30 this morning
MEDIA RELEASE The Rome Braves defeated the Kannapolis Intimidators 9-5 Monday Night at State Mutual Stadium before a crowd of 1,194. The Braves opened up the scoring in the third inning when Cristian Pache’s double plated two runs. The Braves added to their lead in the fifth with a fiveContinue Reading
Arrest made in Cedartown stabbing
Cedartown Police have arrested a man who they say stabbed a teenager who was trying to stop him from breaking into his grandmother’s car. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, a tip was received that the suspect, 49-year-old Matthew Dalton Stroup, was at a Lee Street address in Cedartown. Chief Newsome,Continue Reading
Police have ‘person of interest’ in homicide investigation
Polk County Police have a man in custody who they believe might have ties to a homicide investigation. According to Kiki Evans of the Polk County Police Department, 54-year-old Roe Dale Bowman of 384 Hightower Rd. was arrested on Friday on a felony charge of possession of a firearm byContinue Reading
PSJ: Polk County Commission holding special called meeting Monday to consider veto override on paving requests
By: Kevin Myrick (Polk Standard Journal) The Polk County Board of Commissioners is meeting Monday to consider an override request on the veto Chairman Marshelle Thaxton issued on a request to pave parking lots at Cedartown and Rockmart’s recreation areas. An additional request from the City of Aragon for $40,000Continue Reading
Cedartown Fire Fighters Support MDA with Annual Fill the Boot Drive
The City of Cedartown Fire Department is showing its support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as its members kick off the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases live longer and grow stronger. Continuing a more thanContinue Reading
Cedartown Veterans Committee hosting Memorial Day ceremony
MEDIA RELEASE Cedartown, Ga. – May 12, 2017: Brigadier General Doyle D. “Don” Broome, Jr. (U.S. Army Ret.) will be the keynote speaker at the Cedartown Memorial Day Service held on Monday, May 29. The solemn service will take place at the Cedartown Veterans Park at 11 a.m. Memorial Day,Continue Reading
First animal rabies’ case of year confirmed in Polk
Cedartown, GA: A raccoon has tested positive for animal rabies, and public health officials are reminding Polk County residents about the potential dangers of rabies and urging them to make sure their pets are vaccinated against the potentially deadly disease. The raccoon was found near Peek’s Park in Cedartown, butContinue Reading
Cedartown Police looking for suspect in Thursday morning stabbing
Cedartown Police are looking for a suspect in a Thursday morning stabbing. According to Cedartown Police Chief Jamie Newsome, a 17-year-old male was stabbed during an altercation when he caught 49-year-old Matthew Dalton Stroup trying to break into the victim’s grandmother’s car. Newsome said the victim chased Stroup and caught up withContinue Reading