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College Athletes Charged with Sexual Assault; Half-Naked Man Charges Women

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Four Morehouse Athlets Arrested for Sexual Assault - Cascade Patch

According to reports, 4 Morehouse College students were arrested in April for sexual assault.

CBS Atlanta is reporting that, "Malcolm Jamal Frank, Tevin Mgbo, Chukwudi Ndudikwa, and Lucien Kidd were arrested in April." The Atlanta Police Department told Cascade Patch that they were not involved with the arrest or investigation, and that Morehouse Police took the lead. Cascade Patch has more on this story. Visit Cascade Patch for more on this story.

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Half-Naked Man Charges Women at Kennesaw Mountain National Park - Kennesaw Patch

The Cobb County Police Department is asking the public to help them find the half-naked man who charged two women last Tuesday after they saw him masturbating at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Find out what led police to draw a composite of the suspect on Kennesaw Patch.

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Millions Stolen from East Cobb Woman - East Cobb Patch

For nearly four years, Jeffrey T. Carr and his father allegedly used manipulation and a family rift to steal millions of dollars from a 91-year-old East Cobb woman. Visit East Cobb Patch for more on how the alleged deception came to a halt.

Marietta Man Missing Since February - Marietta Patch

The Marietta Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Stephen Newsome, 20, of Marietta. 

Newsome, an Arts of Cobb volunteer, was last seen leaving his apartment on Franklin Road on Feb. 10. He was reportedly on his way to see someone about purchasing a motorcycle, according to a press release from the Marietta Police Department. Marietta Patch has more on this story. 

Ladner Allegations Send Shockwaves Through Community - Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch

Allegations surfaced Monday that Holly Springs police officer Shane Ladner lied about earning a Purple Heart in Iraq to attend the "Hunt for Heroes" benefit event last November, where he and his wife were injured by a train that crashed into the parade float they were riding on. 

Fallout from the accusations against Ladner, whose wife Meg lost her left leg in the train collision, is only just beginning. Get the full story on Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch.

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