A 29-year-old Armuchee man is behind bars facing a slew of charges after allegedly stealing a firearm and a vehicle from a residence on Old Summerville Road last month. Dakota Joseph Godfrey was arrested and charged with felony burglary, auto theft, possession of a pistol during the commission of a crime, and criminal damage to property, according to Floyd County Jail reports. Authorities allege Godfrey caused over $1,500 in damage to the garage door of the victim’s home during the March 26th incident. In addition to the aforementioned charges, Godfrey faces counts of felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, misdemeanor criminal trespass, and theft by taking. Police reports indicate the stolen items included a Ruger Mark II pistol and a Honda CR-V valued at $1,600. As of Friday, Godfrey remains in jail without bond.








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