Fred Sherman, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on August 22, 2024, in Whitfield County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): Murder- Nonfamily, Other WeaponOfficer’s Narrative:[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]On Wednesday 8/21/24 at 1558 hrs, Deputy Diak was dispatched to Willowdale Rd at Crow Valley Rd to check on a female covered with blankets lying near the railroad tracks. Upon arrival, Deputy Diak met with the caller, [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] escorted Deputy Diak to where the female was lying near the tracks.Deputy Diak observed the female covered with blankets with her feet exposed. Deputy Diak reached down and touched the female’s arm in an attempt to wake her and her arm was cold to the touch. Deputy Diak pulled the blankets back to see her face and observed multiple lacerations to the face and blood on the ground surrounding the female’s head.Deputy Diak contacted Sgt. Buchanan and advised him of the situation. The Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene.The scene was turned over to Detective Hicks for further investigation.[End of Narrative]. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Name of Accused:
Sherman, Fred Edward Jr
Date of Arrest:
08/22/2024
Charges For Arrest:
Murder- Nonfamily, Other Weapon
Officer’s Narrative:
[Please note: The following is a direct transcription from the official initial incident report. The Georgia Gazette does not fix any spelling or grammatical errors that may exist. Any changes or redactions made by our staff are placed inside brackets. Some errors may exist. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The topics discussed may be sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.]
On Wednesday 8/21/24 at 1558 hrs, Deputy Diak was dispatched to Willowdale Rd at Crow Valley Rd to check on a female covered with blankets lying near the railroad tracks. Upon arrival, Deputy Diak met with the caller, [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] escorted Deputy Diak to where the female was lying near the tracks.
Deputy Diak observed the female covered with blankets with her feet exposed. Deputy Diak reached down and touched the female’s arm in an attempt to wake her and her arm was cold to the touch. Deputy Diak pulled the blankets back to see her face and observed multiple lacerations to the face and blood on the ground surrounding the female’s head.
Deputy Diak contacted Sgt. Buchanan and advised him of the situation. The Criminal Investigation Division responded to the scene.
The scene was turned over to Detective Hicks for further investigation.
[End of Narrative]
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
More Arrests in Whitfield County on August 22, 2024
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