🌱 RPD’s Search For Murder Suspect + Local Car Shooting + Monkeypox

Hey, friends! It's Thursday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community information is power!

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 93 Low: 75.

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Here are the top five stories today in Roswell:

1. On Jul. 6 just after midnight, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) found 23-year-old Johana Cabrales-Hernandez deceased from an apparent gunshot wound at her home in the 100 block of Old Ferry Way in Roswell. Police are searching for 27-year-old Fabien Perry, the victim's boyfriend and RPD has warrants for his arrest for murder. Perry is described as a black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and about 165 pounds; he may be driving a red four-door Honda Civic, and he is considered armed and dangerous by police. Call the RPD immediately at 770-640-4100 with any information about the case or Perry's whereabouts. (Raw News 1st)
2. Authorities said that while driving west on Ga. 92 near Woodstock Road in Roswell, 61-year-old Wade McEwan shot at least 14 rounds into 25-year-old Jason Daxon's car. Daxon had allegedly attempted to pass McEwan; when they both reached a stop light, McEwan started shooting. Daxon was hit at least twice, once in the arm and once in the back, and had to undergo surgeries. McEwan is being held without bail for aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and reckless driving. Angeline Peterson, Daxon's fiancée and the mother of his 11-month-old son, thinks the attack was racially motivated. (WSBTV)
3. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 13 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Georgia as of yesterday morning, Jul. 6, five more than last week. Health officials said that the first confirmed case in Georgia was in June 2022 in the metro Atlanta area. (Georgia Patch)
4. On Thursday, Jul. 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., residents can meet the new Roswell High School principal, LaToya Miley. Miley will be at "Alive in Roswell," at the Hagan parking lot at Norcross and Canton Street. (Fulton Schools)
5. Anna Cangelosi of Roswell will be in the Distinguished Young Women of Georgia State Finals program on Saturday, Jul. 23, at the Celebration Hall of Hillside UMC. High school senior girls from across Georgia compete for the title, college scholarships, and to advance to the national level. (Northwest Georgia News)

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Today in Roswell:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening At 4651 Sandy Plains Road (9:00 AM)
• Summer Puppet Series: Pinocchio At Roswell Cultural Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market At 320 Hardscrabble Road (2:00 PM)
• Thor: Love & Thunder At Aurora Cineplex (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Having trouble finding a new home online? Patch and Redfin have you covered! View the link to see a list of upcoming open houses in Roswell. (Roswell Patch)
• The Fulton DUI Treatment Court is celebrating its 15 year anniversary. The Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities and the Fulton County State Court partnered to create the program in 2007. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• The Roswell Police Department still has available spots for the community C.R.A.S.E. class (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) on Jul. 19. Click here to pre-register and confirm your spot. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.