On December 9, 2022, at 22:02, the Uniformed Patrol Division was dispatched to 2565 Cartersville Highway in reference to a shots fired call. There were also reports of a large fight / argument on scene. Upon the arrival of Patrol Officers, a vehicle was observed attempting to leave the incident location. Our Patrol Officers were […]
Read More »Polk County Woman Charged with Arson
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced today that Virginia Dawson, 20, of Rockmart, has been charged with arson. The incident occurred at a 980-square-foot mobile home on Blue Hold Road in Rockmart. The occupants were home at the time of the fire. “At approximately 3:51 p.m. on December 6th, Ms. Lawson […]
Read More »Safety Briefing at the Polk County School District
Yesterday, our Chief Randy Turner and Chief Todd Queen from Rockmart Fire were invited to a Safety Briefing at the Polk School District. Most of the key stakeholders were in attendance to make sure that our First Responders are prepared to work together for the safety of our students and staff in all schools throughout […]
Read More »David Ralston announces he will not run again for Speaker of the House
Mr. Ralston will not seek another term as Speaker of the House.
Read More »Rockmart City Police Department’s K9 Gena has received donation of body armor
Rockmart City Police Department’s K9 Gena has received donation of body armor. Rockmart City Police Department’s K9 Gena has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Gena’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Scooter- Born to Love-Trained to […]
Read More »Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to a Drug Bust
Our officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a GMC Terrain on Highway 27 (S) / Lewis Road for an Improper Lane Change. Officers also observed several other driving mannerisms consistent with DUI. The vehicle came to a stop, and our officers made contact with the driver (identified as Adrian Robinson – 40yom from […]
Read More »Uniformed Patrol Division Arrested Bruce Privett
On July 24, 2022, at 20:08, our Uniformed Patrol Division received a tip that Bruce Privett (44-year-old male – Rockmart) was observed at his residence on Vinson Mountain Road. Mr. Privett had active arrest warrants for Terroristic Threats (F), Aggravated Assault (F), and Pointing a Pistol at Another (M). Mr. Privett had eluded law enforcement […]
Read More »Rockmart Police Department is Investigating a Residential Fire
We are currently investigating a residential fire that occurred at 808 Jones Avenue at/around 4:30 A.M. on July 12, 2022. We are asking for the help from anyone in the vicinity of north Jones Avenue or Hunter Street that may have video surveillance at/about 4:20 – 4:35 A.M. to contact our office. Thankfully the residence […]
Read More »Man is arrested after his Vehicle Collides with a Polk County Officer Vehicle
On Sunday morning, one of our Nightshift Supervisors was conducting routine patrol in the area of East Avenue / Turner Street. While on patrol, a red Chevrolet Camaro pulled out in front of our officer. The vehicles then collided. After the collision, the driver of the Camaro (identified as David Fletcher -34yom) attempted to leave […]
Read More »Wanted Person in Polk County for Animal Cruelty and Cruelty to Children
In our latest addition to our Wanted Person section is Andrew Phillip Compton. Mr. Compton has warrants stemming from an incident where he allegedly choked a small brown dog. After this, Mr. Compton allegedly threw the dog to a German Shepard (that was aggressive to other dogs). The German Shepard proceeded to attack & maul […]
Read More »Man flees traffic stop with puppy in hand
Polk County, Ga. – Earlier this morning, Officers with the Uniformed Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford F-250 on Blue Hold Road / Atlanta Highway. When the vehicle stopped, a male passenger fled from the vehicle on foot. Officers from our agency, and the Rockmart Police Department responded to the area […]
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