Woodstock Man Sentenced For Trafficking Methamphetamine

A 57-year-old Woodstock man was sentenced after he was pulled over for a traffic stop and officers found 18 ounces of meth in his car.

Woodstock Police Arrest Man For Fatal Hit-And-Run

An Elijay man was arrested Monday and charged with felony hit-and-run after an 18-year-old woman died when she was hit on Hwy. 92.

Fire Destroys Home On Little Victoria Road

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Woodstock Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects Found In Walmart

Two men approached a woman Friday morning at a gas pump at the Circle K, 12155 Hwy 92, took out a gun and demanded her purse and car.

Sheriff's Office: Man Died Saturday Crossing Hwy 92, Robin Rd

Preliminary indications are that neither speed nor impairment was a contributing factor to the accident, which remains under investigation.

7 Arrested For Attempting To Meet With Teen: Woodstock Police

During the 3-day undercover chat operation, five men were arrested when they arrived to meet with what they thought was a teen, police said.

DeKalb Man Sentenced For Armed Robbery Of Woodstock Teens

Two Woodstock teens were ordered to get face down on the ground and told they’d be shot if they got up before they were robbed.

Woodstock Police Accepting Applications For Citizens Academy

Citizens’ Public Safety Academy is a series of classes to enhance the citizen’s understanding of various aspects within police and fire.

GA Man Arrested For Attempted Sex With Teen: Sheriff's Office

A 56-year-old man from Emerson, Georgia was arrested for attempting to meet what he thought was a 14-year-old girl for sex, police say.

Fire Damages Trailer On West Pine Ridge Drive

The American Red Cross was notified to assist two adults, one teenager and one child. No injuries were reported.

Acworth Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Aggravated Battery: Police

The charges stem from a violent assault in 2018 when the 40-year-old Acworth man physically attacked his girlfriend, officials said.

Two Arrested, Again, For Trafficking Meth In Cherokee: Sheriff

They were also arrested in Cherokee County a year prior for "attempting to transport a large amount of meth" in the county, officials said.

Cherokee County Taking Applications For Firefighters

Qualified candidates must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED, possess a valid driver’s license and apply online.

Man Arrested In Santa Hat For Attempted Child Molestation: Cops

The Cherokee Sheriff's Office arrested a 68-year-old man Tuesday who was wearing a Santa hat when he attempted to meet with a teen for sex.

'Soaking Wet' Car Thief Arrested In Towne Lake: Sheriff

Authorities say they got a call about someone entering a car, and caught him as he was leaving the neighborhood.

Former Teacher Of Year Sentenced For Student Sexual Assault: Cops

A former Cobb County Teacher of the Year was recently sentenced for bringing a 16-year-old to a Woodstock hotel for sex, officials said.

Man, 69, Accused Of Trying To Meet Teens For Sex: Sheriff

A 69-year-old man from Georgia was recently arrested for attempted child molestation after he tried to set up a meeting with teens for sex.

Ball Ground Man Sentenced For Aggravated Assault, Gun Possession

Jamie Earl Jones, 42, threatened his mother with a MAK-90 rifle and later fired the weapon when police were on the scene.

Cherokee Man Sentenced For Child Molestation: District Attorney

The jury found Brian Cantrell, 41, guilty of aggravated child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes and cruelty to children.

2 More Woodstock Officers Fired For Suspected Drug Use: Police

Three Woodstock police officers have been fired for suspected illegal drug use, the department said Wednesday.

Woodstock 2019 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Information

There are more than 60 registered sex offenders recorded as living in Woodstock in 2019.

Man Sentenced For Shooting During Road Rage Incident: Police

A Marietta man was recently sentenced by the District Attorney after he shot at another car during a Woodstock road rage incident in 2018.

Burn Ban Lifted In Cherokee County

Due to a lack of rain and record-breaking temperatures, Cherokee Fire will be monitoring the fire danger closely and could resume the ban.

Woodstock Officer Fired, Others Suspended For Suspected Drug Use

A Woodstock police officer has been fired and three more suspended for suspected illegal drug use, the department said Thursday.

Woodstock Police Need Help Identifying Armed Robbery Suspect

On Sept. 12, a man entered the Dollar General Store, 9740 Main Street, and demanded money with a gun. Now police need your help finding him.

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Promotes 11

During ceremonies held at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex, 11 Cherokee County firefighters were promoted.

Woodstock Mom Charged With Kidnapping Son, Child Cruelty, Battery

A 34-year-old Woodstock mom reportedly forcibly took her 11-year-old son at knife point, handcuffed him and attempted to flee the state.

Woodstock Man Threatens Police With Bow And Arrow

Typically used for deer hunting, a bow and arrow would be lethal if an arrow were to penetrate the chest of an officer, the department said.

Woodstock Woman Died, Man Injured After Lake Allatoona Crash

A 47-year-old woman from Woodstock has died following a ski boat collided with a boat on Lake Allatoona on Saturday.

Woodstock Man Sentenced To 20 Years For Armed Robbery

In 2017, Travis Cooper, 22, pointed a shotgun at a Woodstock gas station clerk’s head, stole money from the cash register then fled on foot.

National Night Out Set For Aug. 6 In Woodstock

This event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts.

Woodstock Man Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Two Relatives

Florencio Alvarez, 23, threatened further violence if the two preteen girls spoke about the abuse. That didn't stop one girl from talking.

10 Pounds Of Meth Found In Woodstock Man's House: Police

A search of a Woodstock man's house found 10 pounds of meth, 9 pounds of marijuana and 21 grams of mushrooms, and people trafficking drugs.

Woodstock Police Chief Named Outstanding Police Chief of the Year

Chief Calvin Moss was chosen as the recipient for his proactive contributions to his department and to Georgia's law enforcement community.

Woodstock Police Open Apps For Citizens’ Public Safety Academy

Citizens’ Public Safety Academy are educational classes to enhance the citizen’s understanding of various aspects within police and fire.

Entering Auto Suspects Identified By Woodstock Police

Woodstock Police have identified the people responsible for over two dozen entering auto incidents in Woodstock from earlier this year.

Police Make Biggest Heroin Bust Ever In Cherokee County: Sheriff

A police task force on Thursday closed down what the Cherokee County sheriff calls a "heroin processing facility"in Woodstock.

Cherokee Fire Investigator Leaves After 30 Years Of Service

Cherokee County Fire Investigator, Shane Daniel, has accepted a position as a Fire Investigator for the Cobb County Fire Department.

Cherokee Firefighter Explorer Loses Battle With Leukemia

Logan Droke, 17, who was a Fire Explorer and son of a firefighter, passed away Sunday night after a long fight with leukemia.

Parents Arrested For Child Cruelty, Meth, Forgery In Acworth

Cherokee deputies found $2,250 in counterfeit money, 8 grams of meth and prescription medication in a hotel room with a 15-month-old child.