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Marietta July 9, 2025

Marietta Police Depart holds pinning ceremony for Gretchen Ingram’s promotion to Major

Photo courtesy of the Marietta Police Department According to a departmental public information release, the Marietta Police Department held a pinning ceremony Tuesday morning to honor Gretchen Ingram’s promotion to…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta July 4, 2025

“Shoplifting” case in Marietta takes bizarre zig-zag

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police say in a bizarre turn of events, two men originally labeled shoplifting “victims” turned out to be armed robbery suspects Sunday night. Police were called…

Marietta June 24, 2025

Marietta police link two separate gang-related shootings to same suspect

Marietta police say they’ve established a link between two April shooting cases and say both are gang-related. Authorities say the first occurred April 19 on Natchez Trace near Powder Springs…

Marietta May 1, 2025

Arrest made after Marietta police respond to reports of altercation, gunfire at business

By Mark Woolsey According to a public information release from the Marietta Police Department, an altercation at a Marietta business led to gunfire and one arrest Tuesday afternoon. Police say…

Marietta April 27, 2025

UPDATED: Pedestrian with life-threatening injuries in Marietta hit-and-run

By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: In a follow-up email, Officer McPhilamy stated that a suspect has been identified but that more information will be available on Sunday afternoon. The update reads…

Marietta April 10, 2025

Marietta police make multiple arrests as investigation of Wednesday shooting continues

Cobb County authorities have arrested six individuals in connection with an ongoing shooting investigation, with all suspects now facing serious felony charges. The arrests followed an overnight effort by detectives…

Marietta April 10, 2025

Chaotic scene in Marietta as multiple people detained after gunfire, at least two people shot

In a public information release, Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department described a chaotic situation Wednesday night after 10 p.m. Police arrived after multiple reports of gunshots at…

Marietta January 24, 2025

UPDATE: Missing Person in Marietta found safe

UPDATE: Thirty-seven-year-old Demarcus Benton has been located safe and reunited with his family. Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following notice about a missing person in…

Marietta January 1, 2025

Marietta police launch new app for alerts, anonymous tips

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police have a new way to notify residents about road closures, accidents and major incidents. As of Jan, 1, The new Marietta PD app has replaced…

Marietta January 1, 2025

Marietta police seek public help in homicide investigation

Photos of homicide victim Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. courtesy of the Marietta Police Department Officer Chuck McPhillamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following public information release seeking relevant…

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