Dunwoody Police Honors Resident, Mail Carrier For Crime Fighting

DUNWOODY, GA – Dunwoody police and the city council gave special recognition and thanks to two crime fighters during Monday's city council meeting. “Since the creation of the Dunwoody Police Department in 2009, we have made it a priority to work in close partnership with the residents and businesses to provide a safe and secure environment,” said Dunwoody Police Sgt. Robert Parsons.

Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan presented Craig Charles Dowling with a Citizen Commendation for going above and beyond to help police stop a suspect. On Nov. 8, 2018, Dowling chased down a man who had just the snatched a wallet from a 77-year-old victim at Publix. Dunwoody Police Detective Jared Bradley arrived moments later and took the suspect into custody. The victim’s property was returned.

Grogan joined Dunwoody City Councilwoman Pam Tallmadge in presenting another Citizen Commendation to Kevin Addison, a 37-year employee with the U.S. Postal Service for his action and heroism in helping catch a thief. When Addison noticed some unusual mail holds along his route in Dunwoody late last year, he alerted his supervisors. Police investigated, conducted a sting and arrested a suspect on several charges, including identity theft. Because of Addison’s actions, police were able to identify an additional three victims.

Tallmadge lives in the neighborhood targeted by the suspect. Addison has been on the same Dunwoody route for 15 years.

“We are very fortunate that Kevin knows us all very well and watches out for us,” Tallmadge said. “I have story after story of Kevin going beyond the call of duty.”

“These two extraordinary acts highlight how by working closely together, the Dunwoody Police Department and those we serve can reduce crime and bring offenders to justice,” Parsons added.

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