🔍 The Gist: Alpharetta police arrested Demarcus Johnson on April 5, for the March 11 kidnapping and rape of a female Lyft driver, along with charges of aggravated assault and vehicle theft.
🔎 The Details: The investigation was initiated following a distressing report by a female Lyft driver. She recounted a harrowing ordeal where a male passenger commandeered her vehicle, drugged her, and raped her. Police arrested Demarcus Johnson on multiple felony charges, including rape, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and theft by taking.
📊 By The Numbers:
- 1 suspect arrested: Demarcus Johnson.
- Charges include rape, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and felony theft.
- Incident date: March 11, 2024.
- Arrest date: April 5, 2024.
📢 What You Can Do: Community members with any information regarding the incident or the suspect are encouraged to reach out to Detective Lawrence at 678-297-6338. Sharing information can be crucial in aiding ongoing investigations and preventing future crimes.
🔍 What’s Next?: The Alpharetta Police Department has indicated that the investigation is still underway, suggesting that more information may come to light. The community awaits further developments and is hopeful for justice for the victim.
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.
