Crime & Safety
In Douglasville News This Week; 20 Years for Beating 3 Year Old
In case you missed it, these were the important stories of the week.
Woman Gets 20 Years for Beating 3 Year Old
Suzie Ellie pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, family violence, child cruelty and battery after Douglas County prosecutors said she severely beat her son last November.
Deployed Douglasville Resident Helps out Afghan Community
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Sgt. Marcel C. Nalls raised funds and collected blankets and food items to be donated to local Afghan children.
9 Arrested in Bogus Emissions Case
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Nine men were arrested last week and charged under the RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act after an emissions testing crime ring was busted up.
12-Year-Old Hits Car
A 12-year-old child was hit a car Tuesday and is reportedly in critical condition at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Reverend, Son Jailed after Taser Incident; Judge's Resignation Sought
After a taser incident that happened last August and a jailing that happened Thursday, the West Metro NAACP of Paulding and Douglas County will be calling for the resignation of City of Douglasville Magistrate Court Judge Keith Rollins tonight.
NAACP, Jailed Reverend's Family Ask 'Where's the Justice?'
About 35 family members and concerned residents gathered at the home of Reverend Kenneth Freeman Friday for a press conference, led by the West Metro NAACp.
