The following incidents and arrests are some but not all of the reports filed with SSPD over the listed period, dated through Nov. 10.
The following information was provided by the Sandy Springs Police Department from its records and is presumed to be accurate.
Robbery
3400 block of The Valley 30328 – On Oct. 29, three people reported that shortly after 11 p.m. they were in their apartment when they heard the doorbell ring. The woman who is listed as the complainant said she looked through the peephole and didn’t see anyone. She opened the door and was confronted by four men who came in. They told the victim to face the wall and while two stood next to her, the other two went through the apartment, taking several items from the home. The second victim was lying on the couch and the third was in the bedroom sleeping. They were detained while the crooks went through the apartment, taking several items. One suspect one had a “tear drop” tattoo off his left eye. He was armed with what was described as a semi-auto pistol.
8500 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On Nov. 1, an employee of Starship Enterprises said that around 2 a.m. three men came in wearing masks and pulled a gun on him. They took a small amount of cash from the register and then left.
200 block of Marsh Trail Circle 30350 –A man said that at around 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 he walked to his third floor apartment. He said he noticed a man standing on the second floor. As he unlocked his apartment, the same man pushed him and the two struggled. The victim said he quit fighting because he thought the suspect may have a gun or other weapon. The suspect took a cellphone, shoes and jeans that were in the victim’s bedroom, and then he fled.
8200 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On Nov. 10 at about 2:30 a.m., a man walked into the Chevron gas station/store and pulled a gun on the clerk and demanded money. He was given a small amount of cash and then he fled the area.
Burglary
1100 block of Mt. Vernon Hwy 30328 – On Oct. 31, someone smashed a rear window and entered a restaurant. They attempted to get the register open with a knife but it didn’t work. Nothing was taken.
500 block of Abernathy Road 30328 – On Oct. 31, the victim said he was gone during the night hours and when he returned home, he found a bedroom window open. He later found that someone had taken a PS3 video game system, two laptops, an X-box game system, a safe, jewelry and clothing.
50 block of Spalding Trail 30350 – On Nov. 1, a woman said she left town and when she returned, found that her ex-boyfriend came into her apartment and took several items. She suspects him because he wrote on her mirror: “Hope you had fun, bitch.” He also left a note for her. He took a laptop and accessed her email. He apparently punctured her tire as well.
9500 block of Roberts Drive 30350 – On Nov. 2, the victim said she was out of town for three weeks. When she returned she found that someone had forced a window and had unsuccessfully tried to enter her apartment. Nothing was reported missing.
1200 block of Greyfield Lane 30350 – On Nov. 2, a woman said she slept between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. When she awoke, she found that someone had come into her apartment and had taken a Wii game system, several video games and a bicycle. The officer noted one unlocked window in the room which may have been the entry point.
6100 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On Nov. 5, Smoke-911 was the location for an attempted burglary in the wee hours.
1100 block of Morgan’s Landing 30350 – On Nov. 5, someone kicked in the victim’s apartment door and then took a 60” TV from the apartment. Also missing were 200 DVDs and three older laptops.
6800 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road 30328 – On Nov. 6, someone forced the victim’s apartment door open and took several items.
Old College Way 30328 – The victim said he returned home on Nov. 8 and found that his yard tools were lying on the ground. Once inside, the victim found that someone had been in the house and had gone through drawers in the bedroom, living room and office areas. His is missing a roll of stamps, a knife collection, and other items. He suspects a man who had previously done yard work at the house and who had recently called the victim asking for money.
100 block of Cimarron Pkwy 30350 – On Nov. 8, the victim said that a grill and charcoal were taken from his apartment.
Theft
1000 block of Brentwood Way 30350 – On Oct. 29, a man said his car was stolen. The 2000 Acura was taken from his apartment parking lot overnight.
5800 block of Roswell Road 30328 –On Nov. 1, a man ran a $145 tab at a bar and paid with a Visa debit card that was no good. The man then left without paying. He left the debit card and a passport behind.
7800 block of Roswell Road 30350 – On Nov. 5, a man reported that he was at a sports bar, having arrived just after midnight. Around 2:30 a.m. he noticed his iPhone was gone. He believes that someone lifted it from his hip phone holder.
1800 block of Jefferson Drive 30328 – On Nov. 5, a woman said she received a threatening text message that read: “Stop f— with my man, b—!! I know where you live!” She said she doesn’t know who could be texting her.
4900 block of Roswell Road — A woman reported that while she was shopping at a grocery someone apparently got into her purse and took her wallet and credit cards. She said the purse was zipped and on her shoulder.
1800 block of Windridge Drive 30350 – On Nov. 6, the victim said that he stayed with a man in the apartment for one week for $25 rent. When he moved out, the suspect locked the doors and refused to return the victim’s property.
4th block of Cedar Run 30350 – On Nov. 7, a woman said that while she slept, between 10:30 p.m. and 3 a.m., someone took her keys from her apartment and stole her cellphone and her 1999 Ford Explorer. She suspects a friend of hers taking it because he has done it before.
2400 block of Spalding Drive 30350 – On Nov. 7, the resident reported the theft of a copper mailbox. The value of the mailbox is $300.
1100 block of Lake Hearn Drive 30342 – On Nov. 8, a woman reported that while at a doctor’s office, she and her son were in an examination room. She and her son left briefly so that he could use the restroom. Upon return, she found that someone had gotten into her purse and taken $80.
6600 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On Nov. 8, cops were called to a gym in regards to thefts from the lockers. The victim said personal items including his car keys and cellphone were taken. Another victim reported his wallet, driver’s license, credit cards and $20 were stolen. A third victim reported his combination lock was cut off and his ID, debit card, cellphone and $200 were taken.
Someone hit the locker room at a gym located in the 6300 block of Roswell Road and at third gym in the 1100 block of Mt. Vernon Highway, at approximately the same time, 4 p.m. to about 7 p.m.
Note: Gym lockers are an absolute favorite for thieves. They come in with a bolt cutter hidden in a gym bag and when no one is around, they cut the lock, grab the stuff, and they’re gone in seconds. Do not take your wallet, phone, and especially cash, and leave them in the locker. That means the only thing they’ll get is your clothes. That way, you still have your workout clothes to ride home in. I would take your keys with you. You can pocket them or pin them to your workout clothes. If your keys are heavy and bulky, take the short version with you—maybe a second set that has only one key. Don’t leave valuables in the locker.
Willow Creek Drive — A man reported on Nov. 8 that a woman stole his $750 watch from his apartment following a visit. He said that he texted a message to her and she admitted taking it and said she would bring it back. She has not returned the watch.
Willow Creek Drive — A man reported that while he was asleep at his apartment, someone stole his Canon camera.
Fraud
A woman reported that she found two packages containing two Canon cameras, with a total value of $3,200 that had been delivered to her residence and addressed to two different names. She later found out each camera was ordered after someone opened two accounts in her name.
A woman said that someone used her personal information at a medical facility in the state of Washington. She found 15 credit entries under her name to a Swedish Physician Division in that state.
6800 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road 30328 – On Nov. 1, a man said he applied for a job online. He was contacted and was told that two checks were being mailed to him. The first one came in the amount of $2,450 and the second in the amount of $2,850. The checks came with instructions to deposit the checks, keep some, and then send a check on to another address via Western Union. After the victim sent the check, he found that the two checks he deposited were fraudulent.
Note: This is a popular scam offering something for nothing. Don’t fall for this stuff.
5600 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road 30342 – On Nov. 2, a woman reported that someone stole her purse from an office drawer sometime after 10 a.m. She later found that her credit card had been used six times at a gas station, twice at Starbucks, and once at a Red Box video station. The cards were used in the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody areas.
9400 block of Roberts Drive — A man said he was contacted by phone and told that he needed to send a money order to receive a government grant for his school. He sent $200 to someone, somewhere in India via Western Union. He was called again, twice, and sent $510 and then $396. The report said as the calls continued, he became suspicious.
Huntcliff Trace — A man reported that he left his wallet at the QT gas station on Dunwoody Place. He later checked his card activity and found a $125 purchase, made later, on the card at the same QT.
5600 and 6200 blocks of Roswell Road — Some counterfeit bills showed up. The bills were $20s, $50s and one $5 bill—which is stupid, because you get in as much trouble for a $5 as you would a $100.
2500 block of Spring Creek Lane 30350 – On Nov. 6 a woman said someone used her account information to purchase items from Harrah’s in Las Vegas to the tune of $531.
Cyberspace — A man said he hired a man he found on craigslist.com to set up his website for a Christmas fundraiser. The man said it would take 10 days, but at the time of report, it had been eight weeks. The man has converted the URL to his name and the victim is now locked out.
300 block of Carpenter Drive 30328 – A man reported on Nov. 9 that he was advised by the IRS someone had filed a 2010 tax return in his name and collected a $1900 refund. The refund was sent to a bank in Minnesota.
Theft from Vehicles
Articles were stolen from vehicles on the following dates:
300 block of Franklin Road 30342, Oct. 25.
500 block of Summer Trace 30350, Oct. 29.
8600 block of Roswell Road 30350, Oct. 29.
6300 block of Roswell Road 30328, Oct. 29.
200 block of Summer Terrace Lane 30350, Oct. 30.
8800 block of Roswell Road 30350, Oct. 31.
5600 block of Glenridge Drive 30342, Nov. 1.
700 block of Johnson Ferry Road (x2) 30342, Nov. 1.
6700 block of Powers Ferry Road 30328, Nov. 1.
4800 block of Brinkley Lane 30342, Nov. 1.
2000 block of Riveredge Pkwy 30328, Nov. 1.
200 block of Spalding Trail 30350, Nov. 2.
100 block of Spalding Trail 30350, Nov. 2.
300 block of Amberidge Trail 30328, Nov. 2.
900 block of Hammond Drive 30328, Nov. 2.
9400 block of Roberts Drive 30350, Nov. 2.
6300 block of Powers Ferry Road 30342, Nov. 3.
8200 block of Dunwoody Place 30350, Nov. 6.
5300 block of South Trimble Road 30342, Nov. 6.
6700 block of Riverside Drive 30328, Nov. 6.
6000 block of Roswell Road 3032, Nov. 7.
700 block of Johnson Ferry Road 30342, Nov. 7.
300 block of Franklin Road 30342, Nov. 7.
5900 block of Roswell Road 30328, Nov. 7.
5900 block of Roswell Road 30328, Nov. 7.
6200 block of Roswell Road 30328, Nov. 8.
Assault
300 block of Hammond Drive 30328 – On Nov. 8, a woman reported that she and her boyfriend were riding in his Cadillac Escalade on Abernathy Road near Glenridge. The two were arguing when the man then hit her in the head and face with his fists. He then grabbed her by the throat and struck her in the head with a small flashlight. She exited the car and fled. The officer could see that she had visible injuries on her face. After she was treated, she met with detectives and provided statements and photos of her injuries. Later that evening, warrants were issued for the boyfriend.
Arrests
5200 block of Mt. Vernon Highway – Officers responding to a complaint of solicitation came across two women who matched the description given by the caller. The officer asked one if they were selling magazines. The woman replied, “Do I look like I’m selling magazines?” She was cuffed and placed in the car. The second woman was described as “very cooperative” and produced a work ID for “Urban 1 Incorporated,” of St. Louis. The second woman was cited for soliciting without proper permits and allowed to leave. The first woman was then willing to give her information and upon doing so, it was learned that she was wanted in Arkansas for criminal trespass. She had also been cited for solicitation in Cobb County earlier in the day. The report said the woman now became loud and argumentative and became even more so when informed she was going to jail. The report said she cursed at the officer all the way to the intake center.
500 block of Granite Ridge Place — Cops were called on a report of a fight. They spoke to two women who later told them they got into an argument after one of the women told the other that she was too loud while she was trying to sleep. This led to fisticuffs. The other woman said the first hated her because she’s beautiful. Each was cited and released.
7800 block of Roswell Road — Officers were called to a fight. They spoke with a man and witnesses who said a woman jumped the guy and hit him with her car keys in the face several times. The man, who had abrasions on his face, concurred. The woman, who was drunk and irate, also threw his cellphone to the ground and stomped on it. The suspect said she drove to Tijuana Joe’s to have a margarita with the man. The argument apparently started because the victim bought adult-entertainment clothing for the woman earlier in the day. The woman was arrested.
Hammond Drive — An officer stopped a car for a traffic violation. The officer initiated a field sobriety test to the driver and told the passenger to remain in the car for safety reasons. A back-up officer arrived and found that the passenger had exited the car. He requested the passenger re-enter the car as told. He refused. According to the report, he was told six or seven times and each time refused. He was arrested.
1200 block of Morgan’s Landing Drive — Two officers responded to a suspicious person call on Nov. 2 at about 3:30 a.m. They found a man, who matched the description, hiding between two cars. They detained the man and later found that he had broken into some cars in the area. He had stolen property on him including a Glock handgun. He was arrested and charged with several felonies. He was taken to the hospital (because he said he wanted to kill himself) and then logged into the jail. The report said the man banged his head on the Plexiglas screen separator on the way to jail —something, by the way, that arrested folks do all the time.
5400 block of Glenridge Drive 30342 Short version: A man, his girlfriend, and his mother were at the gynecology office on Nov. 2. His mother wanted to use his cellphone and he said no. His girlfriend slapped him on the top of his head and he then pulled her hair. It was playful at first but soon escalated to a fight. Each was cited for fighting and released on a copy of charges.
Question: Why were they released on a copy of charges? What is a copy of charges? Answer: The officer has discretion as to the circumstances of the call. In this case, both parties were calm and probably embarrassed that it escalated to that point but they were not irrational. A “copy” of charges is a citation to appear at a preliminary hearing on a date set a few weeks out. Sometimes we give those to shoplifting suspects who have a permanent residence and are not a risk to flee because of the charge.
4000 block of The Valley 30328 – On Nov. 2, narcotics officers concluded a drug investigation and arrested two people who are charged with selling methamphetamine.
5600 block of Roswell Road 30342 – On Nov. 5, cops arrested one man around 1 a.m. after receiving a call of a drunken person. The man smelled of booze and vomit. He was so drunk that they called an ambulance to check on him. He became violent, spitting and thrashing around as the EMS crew tried to get him on a stretcher. During all this, the officers checked his name and birth date and found that he was wanted by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement on an administrative warrant for removal from the U.S. After being checked out at the hospital, he was taken to jail with a hold on him for ICE.
6100 block of Roswell Road 30328 – On Nov. 5, officers, responding to an alarm at the Smoke-911 store, found a maroon Nissan Maxima and occupant at the location. After checking, the officers determined the man had attempted to burglarize the store. The reason he was still in the parking lot was simple: His car wouldn’t start. The suspect had a pistol and knife on him. The knife had scratches that matched the pry marks on the door to the business. The man was checked out and found to be a convicted felon and as such, was charged with illegal possession of a firearm (by felon) as well as the burglary attempt and possession of tools to commit a burglary.
Trowbridge Road 30350 – On Nov. 5, responding to a noise complaint for loud music, officers cited a man for violating the noise ordinance. They had been there before and gave a warning.
Granite Ridge Place 30350 – Officers responded to a residence on Nov. 5 and spoke with a woman who said she and the offender had been dating but broke up. She went to his residence to return some items to him. He became angry and reached into the car and scratched her. The offender was checked and found to be wanted by SSPD for failure to appear in court. He was arrested.
7800 block of Roswell Road — A caller gave a description of a man the caller said was selling marijuana outside a convenience store. Officers approached him and spoke with him. They said they were responding to a drug complaint and that he matched the description given. They asked him if he had any drugs on him. He told them he had four bags of pot in his pocket. He was arrested.
300 block of Drummen Court 30328 – On Nov. 5, a man reported that he was cooking up some ribs in the kitchen when the offender, girlfriend or whatever—I’m not sure of the relationship — came in and slammed the dishwasher shut. He told her to stop. She grabbed a pot of stew and threw it against the wall. She said “Don’t f—with me!” and then threw a cup into the sink, breaking the cup. He went outside. She followed as he called the cops. She was later arrested.
4600 block of Roswell Road 30342 – On Nov. 5, an officer located two men smoking pot behind a building. One of the men was wanted in DeKalb County for failure to appear on charges of making threats. He was arrested.
6200 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road 30328 – On Nov. 6, a hotel representative called the police to have a disorderly employee removed from the hotel. Apparently he was trying to microwave eggs near the breakfast area. The employee did not speak English, so a translator relayed the message to him. He apparently did not take it well, as he yelled to them, “I rebuke you! You are the devil! I will knock your head off!” A psychiatrist, who was in the breakfast area, heard the commotion and later said he believed the man might be a schizophrenic. The suspect gave the officer false information as to his name and date of birth. He was later arrested for that offense and probably terminated as well.
1000 block of Brentwood Way 30350 – On Nov. 6, a woman called the police about a man beating on her door. They arrived and found a man, who matched the description, hurriedly walking away from the door. The man turned out to be the ex-boyfriend of four months who had come to get his stuff after the romance had failed. She said he was trying to kick in the door so she locked herself in the bathroom and called 911. The man was arrested for disorderly conduct and taken to jail.
8800 block of Dunwoody Place 30350 – On Nov. 8, two men were arrested after a contractor arrived on the scene of work that he was doing and found two men loading steel beams, used for apartment deck support, into a truck. The two men told him they were told that the beams were scrap metal and okay to take. They were arrested. The value of the beams was in excess of $500.
6200 block of Peachtree Dunwoody Road 30328 – On Nov. 8, police were called to a motel in regards to a fraud. The employee said a resident paid rent with three checks that were later returned as fraudulent. While the officer was talking to the complainant, the suspect stepped off the elevator and was detained. Turns out when the hotel requested alternate payment methods, the checks came back on a closed account. The man then used a credit card and authorization number that did not match. The checks were run through the bank and the bank confirmed that the accounts did not exist. This meant the man was writing the checks knowing they were fraudulent. He was arrested. He then told the officers he was having chest pains—a common side effect of being arrested. The man was later charged with forgery.
300 block of Hammond Drive 30328 – On Nov. 8, cops were called to a complaint of a fight and spoke with a man, a woman and a witness. The woman’s eye was swollen shut. The witness saw the man poke her in the eye several times. The victim said the man did this because the suspect was angry that the woman was going to have sex with someone other than him. She pointed out that they work together but have no other relationship. The man was arrested and placed in the back of the police car—and promptly had chest pains and what appeared to be a panic attack. EMS personnel were called and the man was taken to Grady Hospital. He was issued a court date to appear on the charge of simple battery.
Other Stuff
A man reported that he was given a shot at a men’s clinic for erectile dysfunction. He said the shot did not work and did not want to pay for the office visit. He claims two men pushed him against a wall. The office representative said no pushing took place.