Local News
Authorities make three gang-related arrests
-Floyd County Jail records- Three 25-year-old Rome men have been charged in a gang initiation, also known as a "beat in," that occurred on Moran Lake Road. According to the arrest warrants: Nakyaus Cortez Waddell, Tiquez Desean Sams, and Jaderricus Malik Caldwell are purported members of The Bloods street gan...
4h ago
Woman accused of keeping money meant to purchase wedding flowers
-Floyd County Jail records- A Coosa woman has been arrested on two felony counts and seven misdemeanor counts of theft by conversion. According to the arrest warrants and Floyd County Jail records: 27-year-old Lauren Taylor Bogardus received money to buy floral arrangements and other items for weddings, but never made ...
4h ago
Arrest reports for October 7
-Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with computer pornography and statutory rape A Coosa man is accused of producing child pornography. According to Floyd County Jail records: 19-year-old Mikell Sonny Jackson is accused of having sex with a female under the age of 16. He also used a cell phone to record separate vi...
5h ago
Report: Man flees from police following stabbing incident
-Floyd County Jail records- The suspect in a stabbing incident was arrested following a pursuit on Tuesday. According to Floyd County Jail records: 45-year-old William Frank Ware Jr. used a cutting device to cause serious injuries to a man during an argument at a residence on Sam Harris Road. He also pushed a female. W...
5h ago
Rome/Floyd County Drug Court Becomes REACH Court: A New Name, A Renewed Mission
-News Release- The Rome/Floyd County Drug Court is proud to announce that the program has officially been renamed REACH Court, reflecting both the growth of the program and the purpose behind the work being done each day to support individuals, families, and the community. REACH stands for: Recovery Empowerment Account...
7h ago
