According to information contained in a news release from DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris, a 48 year old white male was shot and killed on Friday night.
DeKalb County E9-1-1 received a call stating that the victim – who, according to various media outlets, has been identified as Kenneth Shaw, had been shot.
Henagar Police Department Officers and DeKalb County Deputies quickly arrived and found Shaw lying face-down in the front yard of the Weaver Road address deceased; coroner Tom
Wilson was called to the scene, and he transported the body to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science for an autopsy ordered by District Attorney Mike O’Dell.
Sheriff Harris says they are still investigating the incident – and they do have one person of interest being held in the Jackson County Jail on unrelated charges. He added that they have two other persons of interest that were placed in the
vehicle with the alleged shooter.
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office or Henagar Police Department.
Any information received will remain confidential.
At this time no other information will be released due to the sensitivity of this case.
A 33-year old Rome man was jailed Sunday on charges of 1st degree cruelty to children.
According to Floyd County Jail reports, Robert Joseph Heagle, of a Center Road address, forced a child under the age of 10 to the ground, causing visible wounds to the child's face.
The mother of the child intervened and Heagle allegedly struck her, causing her to fall to the ground.
All of this reportedly occurred in the presence of two other children, who were both also under the age of 10.
Heagle is also charged with simple battery and 3rd degree cruelty to children.
(WRGA)
The 19 year-old Rome man, Deshawn Ronnell Gordon, who was accused of shooting a 14 year-old girl in the head earlier this month in now facing additional charges. Gordon was charged this week with statutory rape, 1st degree cruelty to children and two additional counts of aggravated assault.
Reports said that the additional aggravated assault charges come from his usage of a deadly weapon and the other for his intent to murder.
The 14 year-old, whom Gordon has a child with, has been transferred to Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta for therapy.
Reports added that Gordon shot the girl in the head four times.
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Police arrested 19-year-old Deshawn Ronnell Gordon, of Rome, on Sunday after he was accused of shooting a 14 year-old girl in the head. Reports said that Gordon and the victim have a child together. The incident occurred around 1 am and Gordon was arrested at his home on Cherokee Drive.
The teen was airlifted to a hospital. As of Wednesday November 11, 2015 the teen was listed in serious condition.
Gordon is charged with aggravated battery, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and giving false name to law enforcement.
(Coosa Valley News)
A Rome man remained in jail Monday after being accused of stealing money and jewelry from a pawn shop.
According to Floyd County Jail reports:
Dekaylon Tyquan Thompson, 18, of 415 Wilson Ave., was arrested Monday at 3:23 a.m. at Rome Gun & Pawn, 305 North Fifth Ave., after police found jewelry and money on him. Thompson admitted to stealing the items from the pawn shop and breaking the front windows of the store. After he was placed in the patrol car, Thompson tried to escape.
Damage to the pawn shop was estimated at more than $1,000. Thompson took $200 in cash, a necklace and a ring, all of which were recovered.
Thompson is charged with felony counts of burglary, criminal damage to property and escape. He is also charged with misdemeanor obstruction. No bond was set.
(Rome News Tribune)
The Town of Trion Business & Maintenance Department will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 26th & 27th for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Garbage normally picked Thursday or Friday will instead be picked up on Wednesday, November 25th.
The Town of Trion Recreation Department will be closed Thursday – Saturday, November 26th – 28th.