Marietta Police Department

Marietta March 16, 2020

Marietta Police make changes due to coronavirus outbreak

In response to inquiries from the media, Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department sent an email describing the adaptations the department is making due to the coronavirus pandemic….

Canine officer Atos with the drug haul spread on a Marietta police car

Marietta March 10, 2020

Marietta drug-sniffing canine finds makeshift drug store

Yesterday evening, Atos, a canine officer, and his handler Marietta Officer Johnson netted quite a haul of illegal drugs, allegedly being sold from a makeshift store in the back of…

Marietta March 6, 2020

Marietta Police Athletic League to hold 4th annual Shamrock Shuffle

The Marietta Police Athletic League issued the following press release about their 4th annual Shamrock Shuffle race, to be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. beginning at Marietta…

Marietta February 18, 2020

Chain reaction wreck on Cobb Parkway at Canton Road Connector

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck Philamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Unit is investigating two related crashes that occurred…

Marietta February 12, 2020

Two pedestrians injured, one seriously, on Canton Road

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck Philamy of the Marietta Police Department, two pedestrians were struck while crossing Canton Road on Monday evening. The public information release…

Marietta January 28, 2020

Alleged gang leader arrested in Marietta

Tony L. Menefee a/k/a “Brim Major” was arrested this morning at 6:00 a.m. at the Sedgefield Apartments. in Marietta. Menefee is suspected by law enforcement of being a leader of…

Marietta January 2, 2020

One dead in collision on South Marietta Parkway

According to Officer Jared Rakestraw of the Marietta Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) Unit is investigating a collision on South Marietta Parkway at Powers Ferry Road….

Marietta December 10, 2019

Collision on Powder Springs Street results in life-threatening injuries

The Marietta Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP.) Unit is investigating a crash on Powder Springs Street in front of the Marietta Conference Center that resulted in life-threatening injuries….

New exercise room at the Marietta Police Department, weight machines lining the walls

Marietta December 9, 2019

New exercise room for the Marietta Police Department

The Marietta Police Department has a new exercise room. According to a public information release from the department, the new fitness room came about as the result of the work…

Cobb County Police Department, Precinct 3 July 31, 2018

Cobb officer injured during motorcycle theft incident

A Cobb County police officer was struck by a vehicle while attempting to stop traffic during an alleged motorcycle theft, according to a report from Officer Sarah O’Hara of the Cobb…

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