Shooting incident near Dews Pond results in six arrests

January 22nd, 2024 – 4:45 PM

Gordon County Sheriff’s Office –

Gordon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a ‘shots fired” call at around 10 p.m. at a residence on Meadowlark Lane near Dews Pond Friday.

In the aftermath of the shooting event on Meadowlark Lane on Friday night (January 19th), a total of six (6) persons were arrested: 

Logan Curtis age 18, of 322 Circle Drive, Calhoun, and Dagoberto Perez Jr, age 17 of 1181 Newtown Creek Loop, Calhoun, both of whom have been charged with Aggravated Assault, Reckless Conduct, Trafficking in Psilocybin Mushrooms (Schedule I Drug), and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime. In addition to these two defendants, four (4) juveniles were taken into custody. All of the juveniles were local residents.

Two of the four juveniles were charged with Aggravated Assault, Reckless Conduct, Trafficking in Psilocybin Mushrooms (Schedule I Drug), and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.

Two other juveniles were charged with Party to the Crime of Aggravated Assault. The two adults were jailed and remain incarcerated pending bond.

The four juveniles were ordered detained by the Juvenile Court Friday night, with a detention hearing held in Juvenile Court today (Monday, January 22nd).

During this investigation, Sheriff’s detectives collected witness statements, and physical evidence including multiple firearms, illegal drugs, and a large amount of currency. Fortunately, no one was struck by gunfire.

The investigation is continuing by the Sheriff’s Detective Division. Anyone with any information concerning this case is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 706-629-1244.

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