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Arrest reports for May 27

Arrest reports for May 27

Monday, May 27, 2024–9:20 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man charged with aggravated assault A 41-year-old Rome man has been charged in an assault that occurred late last week at an apartment on Wilson Avenue. According to Floyd County Jail records: Anthony Rashun McCowan jumped on a woman and struck her in the face. A…more »

Three teens charged with aggravated assault on a police officer

Three teens charged with aggravated assault on a police officer

Monday, May 27, 2024–9:20 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Three Rome teens are facing charges following a police chase in which a shot was fired in West Rome Saturday. According to Floyd County Jail records and arrest warrants: 18-year-old Diego Escutia-Cruz jumped from the back seat to the front seat of a vehicle and drove…more »

Rome City Commission meets Monday

Rome City Commission meets Monday

May 27, 2024–9:15 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- A new Assembly permit ordinance is slated for First Reading during Tuesday’s Rome City Commission meeting. The ordinance would require a permit for gatherings of 25 or more people for things such as protests and demonstrations. In April, the original proposed ordinance was tabled Commissioner Bill Collins expressed…more »

City and county COAM ordinance set for votes Tuesday

City and county COAM ordinance set for votes Tuesday

Monday, May 27, 2024–9:00 p.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- Both the Rome City and Floyd County Commissions are expected to vote on new coin-operated amusement machine ordinances when they meet Tuesday. The gaming machines are regulated by the Georgia Lottery so there are limits on what local governments can do to regulate them. However, city…more »

Report: Man held roommate at gunpoint

Report: Man held roommate at gunpoint

Sunday, May 26, 2024–2:50 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A 55-year-old Rome man was arrested Saturday after allegedly holding his roommate at gunpoint. According to Floyd County Jail records: Richard Benjamin Adams was intoxicated and said that he did what he did because the roommate had said a curse word. Adams waived the firearm around…more »

Warrant: Teen fired gun while running from police

Warrant: Teen fired gun while running from police

Sunday, May 26, 2024–2:42 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- A Rome teen has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated assault on a police officer. According to the warrant: 18-year-old Adiel Alfredo Granados-Ortiz fired a gun as he was running from an officer early Saturday morning on Burnett Ferry Road. He was…more »

Arrest reports for May 25

Arrest reports for May 25

Saturday, May 25, 2024–3:40 p.m. -Floyd County Jail records- Man accused of engaging in a graphic online conversation with a child A 50-year-old West Rome man was recently arrested on a felony warrant charging him with obscene internet contact with a child. According to the warrant: Randy Eugene Watkins contacted someone he thought was a…more »

Exchange Club to host Memorial Day ceremony on Monday

Exchange Club to host Memorial Day ceremony on Monday

Saturday, May 25, 2024–3:10 p.m. -Staff reports- On Monday, Rome and Floyd County residents will gather at the Coosa Valley Fairground to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The Exchange Club of Rome is hosting the service starting at 10 a.m. Monday. The ceremony will feature the Rome Fire Department Honor Guard, the…more »

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