Crime & Safety
Suspect In Custody, Hostage Released After Marietta SWAT Standoff
A suspect barricaded himself and hostages inside an Arkose Drive residence, blocking major Cobb County roads for hours.
MARIETTA, GA -- A felon barricaded himself and a hostage inside a Marietta halfway house for several hours on Tuesday, causing a SWAT standoff that eventually was resolved peacefully. Around 8:45 am Tuesday, police said they were alerted by Jenna Born, 38, and James Gniewkowski, 23, that a male suspect, now identified as Frank Malone, 43, was holding them at gunpoint since Monday night. Born and Gniewkowski told police they'd been able to escape but that a third victim, Sydney Cahall, 27, was still at the Arkose Drive residence.
Cobb County SWAT and negotiation teams responded, and after several hours of negotiating, Malone released Cahall and then gave himself up without incident.
Malone was charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
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SWAT teams surrounded the Arkose Drive residence, which also led to Arkose Drive being shut down at Windy Hill Road and Austell Road. Much of Austell Road was also shut down during the standoff.
The halfway house was operated by Marietta-based New Transitions.
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The hostage has been released and suspect in custody. Southbound lanes of Austell Rd are open. Northbound lanes still shut down between Windy Hill and County Services. Deputy Chief Adcock will brief media on scene soon. pic.twitter.com/jb04PeqwiB
— Cobb County Police (@cobbpolice1) October 30, 2018
We are dealing with a hostage situation on Arkose Drive. Austell Rd remains closed between Windy Hill Rd and County Services Pkwy. pic.twitter.com/f9NQkpo7A2
— Cobb County Police (@cobbpolice1) October 30, 2018
We’re still on scene at Arkose Drive. Austell Rd remains shut down between Windy Hill Rd and County Services Pkwy. Windy Hill, County Services, and Callaway remain viable alternatives. The SWAT situation with a barricaded suspect continues. pic.twitter.com/h5PuY5p2Ts
— Cobb County Police (@cobbpolice1) October 30, 2018
Austell Rd is still shut down between Windy Hill Rd and County Services Pkwy. SWAT and Negotiators still working to resolve the situation. County Services, Callaway Rd, and Windy Hill remain open to traffic. pic.twitter.com/2mE7tDpOeb
— Cobb County Police (@cobbpolice1) October 30, 2018
Austell Rd remains closed between Windy Hill Rd and County Services Pkwy. SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are on scene as the situation continues. More updates soon. pic.twitter.com/Njino1VwEC
— Cobb County Police (@cobbpolice1) October 30, 2018
Austell Road between Windy Hill Rd and County Services Pkwy is shut down while we deal with a barricaded subject on Arkose Dr. More updates soon. pic.twitter.com/E3QHnf3IPO
— Cobb County Police (@cobbpolice1) October 30, 2018
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