😮 The Gist: A man was arrested on May 5 in Olifftown, after fleeing from a domestic violence incident and triggering a Special Response Team search.
🤔 Why It Matters: Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects many individuals and families. This incident highlights the swift response of law enforcement to apprehend suspects and ensure the safety of victims.
❓ What’s Happening: According to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a domestic incident on Rosemary Church Road in Olifftown at about 8:20 a.m. on May 5. Upon arrival, a subject fled into the nearby woods, prompting the deployment of the Special Response Team to locate the individual.
🔍 Between the Lines: Despite the subject’s attempt to evade law enforcement, deputies were able to establish communication with him via cell phone. The arrival of K9 Thunder, a trained police dog, may have played a role in the subject’s decision to surrender to deputies without further incident.
🖼️ The Big Picture: The subject now faces charges of domestic violence, including battery and criminal trespass, as well as obstruction of a law enforcement officer. This incident serves as a reminder that domestic violence is a serious crime that will not be tolerated, and law enforcement agencies are committed to protecting victims and holding offenders accountable.
🗂️ Domestic Violence Stats: A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that between 2003 and 2014, about 55% of all female homicides in the U.S. were related to intimate partner violence.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
