Around the Region: Babysitter Wanted for Murder, Reward Offered in Robbery of 89-Year-Old Woman and Teen Arrested for Injuring Stepfather
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Baby Dies, Babysitter Wanted for Felony Murder – Sandy Springs Patch
A severely injured infant boy, who suffered from brain injuries, was taken off life support, Saturday morning, police said. His babysitter Caris Ayala is wanted on felony murder charges.
Sandy Springs Police Capt. Steve Rose said a Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta social worker notified police on Oct. 5 after the five-month-old boy was brought in by ambulance. He was non-responsive. “He was severely injured either by being shook or severe whiplash,” Rose said. “Something made the child’s brain so injured it caused death.”
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Police Offer $1,000 Reward After 89-year-old Woman Bound and Robbed – Athens Patch
The Athens Clarke County Police are offering a $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of two Hispanic men accused of being involved in a home invasion. The victim, an 89-year-old woman who was home alone, was tied up and robbed, according to an ACCPD press release.
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Teen Arrested After Injuring Stepfather at Church – Cumming Patch
A teenager was jailed after allegedly injuring his stepfather with a folding pocket knife at church Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Christian Alexander Guerndt, 17, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
The incident happened at Mercy Fellowship Church located at the intersection of Tolbert and Dogwood Streets in Cumming around 4:30 p.m., according to Sgt. Bryan Zimbardi with Cumming Police.
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