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April 9, 2026

6-Year-Old Shot Wednesday Afternoon in Rome Housing Area

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Rome Police are investigating after a 6-year-old child was shot Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2026, near the intersection of East 13th Street and Crane Street in the John Graham Homes area.

According to Rome Police, officers responded shortly after 3:08 p.m. to reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they found a 6-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the right leg. The child was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.

Investigators say preliminary information indicates the child was not the intended target. Police believe the shots were fired from a moving vehicle.

The case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Rome Police are asking anyone with information, video footage, or who may have witnessed anything in the area to call 9-1-1 immediately, noting that even the smallest detail could be critical.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

April 9, 2026

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Investigation Underway After Cash Reported Stolen At Summerville Dollar Tree

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Summerville Police are investigating a reported theft involving lost money at a Dollar Tree store in Summerville, with the incident reported on April 1, 2026.

According to the complainant, she discovered $100 missing after visiting the store and later contacted law enforcement.

Surveillance footage reviewed by store management reportedly showed a white male suspect picking up the cash after it was dropped and leaving the store. The suspect was described as wearing a blue shirt and gray shorts, and driving away in a gold Chevrolet C1500 pickup truck.

The complainant advised officers she wished to pursue charges. Authorities continue working to identify the suspect using video evidence.

April 9, 2026

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Vehicle Reported Stolen From Raymond Street In Summerville

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A vehicle theft reported in Summerville is under investigation after a resident discovered her car missing from her property on Raymond Street.

April 5, 2026

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Floyd County Inmate Accused Of Trying To Influence Witness

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An inmate at the Floyd County Jail is facing an additional charge after authorities say he tried to persuade the victim in a reported case to change her statement to police.

According to jail records, 18-year-old Keano Sanjay Nestor allegedly used the jail phone system to contact the victim and attempted to convince her to alter her account of what happened. As a result, he is now charged with influencing a witness.

Nestor has been in custody since December 1 in connection with earlier allegations. Police previously said he was maintaining a disorderly house where people under the age of 21 were reportedly consuming alcohol, using tobacco products, and engaging in fights.

Authorities also alleged that Nestor pointed a firearm at an 18-year-old female during that earlier incident. The new witness-influencing charge adds to the case as he remains jailed.

March 22, 2026

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Juvenile Injured After Shots Fired Into Rome Home

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A juvenile was injured Thursday evening after multiple shots were fired into a home on Superba Avenue in North Rome, according to the Rome Police Department.

Officers with the Rome-Floyd Task Force were in the area serving a search warrant when they reported hearing approximately 30 gunshots. A responding officer was directed into the residence, where they found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder in the kitchen area.

The officer immediately began providing medical aid, reassuring the child while awaiting emergency transport. The victim was later taken to a hospital for treatment. The extent of the injuries has not been released, but the child was conscious at the scene.

Investigators say multiple shell casings of various calibers were recovered in the roadway near the intersection of Clervue Circle, indicating a large volume of gunfire. Officers also observed several bullet holes along the front and left side of the home, with at least one round entering through a window near the front door.

At the time of the shooting, four juveniles—ranging in age from 8 to 14—were inside the residence. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported.

Authorities reviewed surveillance footage from nearby convenience stores, which showed an SUV leaving the North Avenue area around the time of the shooting. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle matching that description, but investigators determined the driver was not involved.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests have been announced.

February 19, 2026

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Summerville Police Investigating Possible Assault Following Medical Call

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Summerville Police are investigating a possible assault after officers responded to a medical call earlier this week.

February 18, 2026

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Armuchee Man Arrested on Felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud Warrant

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An Armuchee man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with financial transaction card fraud.

According to the warrant, 45-year-old James Richard Guice is accused of authorizing another person to withdraw money from an ATM and then later reporting to the financial institution that the person did not have permission to make the withdrawal.

Investigators say the credit union credited $600 to Guice’s account based on that report, which the warrant alleges was false.

The case remains under investigation.

February 18, 2026

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