Rosalba Banuelos, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on May 8, 2025, in Bartow 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): Reckless ConductReckless ConductDriving while License Suspended or Revoked – 1st OffenseCruelty to Child-2nd Degree-Criminal Negligence/Cause Excessive Physical/Mental PainCruelty to Child-2nd Degree-Criminal Negligence/Cause Excessive Physical/Mental PainHit and Run; Duty of Driver to Stop or Return to Scene of AccidentOfficer’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.]Vehicle 1 was traveling West in the [300 BLOCK] Old Mill (Hannah Apartments) parking lot.Pedestrian 1 and 2 were traveling South in the [300 BLOCK] Old Mill Rd parking lot on an electric scooter.Driver 1 left the scene before law enforcement arrived, but was located at 540 Old Mill Rd (El Nopal) where she works. Once was made with Driver 1 stated she did not see the kids until it was too late, and struck both pedestrian’s. I was unable to speak with pedestrian 2 due to his condition, and pedestrian 1 did not remember what happened until after the collision.Witness 1 stated he saw the two Pedestrians begin riding South in the parking lot of [300 BLOCK] Old Mill Rd on an electric scooter. As they passed the parked vehicle’s the witness stated he saw Vehicle 1 strike both Pedestrians.Accident investigation revealed Driver 1 was at fault for the accident due to failure to yield to pedestrians. Area of impact of Vehicle 1 was front end causing minor damage.Both pedestrians reported injuries on scene pedestrian 2 had a multiple visible injuries on his body and was transported to piedmont Cartersville. Pedestrian 1 reported back pain and was transported to Piedmont Cartersville as well.No citations were issued due to the incident occurring on private property, but warrants were obtained for Driver 1 relating to this incident.Vehicle 1 was left at El Nopal per request of Driver 1 and business owner.[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.
FULL NAME:
Banuelos, Rosalba Marin
BOOKING DATE:
05/08/2025
BOOKING DETAILS:
Reckless Conduct
Reckless Conduct
Driving while License Suspended or Revoked – 1st Offense
Cruelty to Child-2nd Degree-Criminal Negligence/Cause Excessive Physical/Mental Pain
Cruelty to Child-2nd Degree-Criminal Negligence/Cause Excessive Physical/Mental Pain
Hit and Run; Duty of Driver to Stop or Return to Scene of Accident
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.]
Vehicle 1 was traveling West in the [300 BLOCK] Old Mill (Hannah Apartments) parking lot.
Pedestrian 1 and 2 were traveling South in the [300 BLOCK] Old Mill Rd parking lot on an electric scooter.
Driver 1 left the scene before law enforcement arrived, but was located at 540 Old Mill Rd (El Nopal) where she works. Once was made with Driver 1 stated she did not see the kids until it was too late, and struck both pedestrian’s. I was unable to speak with pedestrian 2 due to his condition, and pedestrian 1 did not remember what happened until after the collision.
Witness 1 stated he saw the two Pedestrians begin riding South in the parking lot of [300 BLOCK] Old Mill Rd on an electric scooter. As they passed the parked vehicle’s the witness stated he saw Vehicle 1 strike both Pedestrians.
Accident investigation revealed Driver 1 was at fault for the accident due to failure to yield to pedestrians. Area of impact of Vehicle 1 was front end causing minor damage.
Both pedestrians reported injuries on scene pedestrian 2 had a multiple visible injuries on his body and was transported to piedmont Cartersville. Pedestrian 1 reported back pain and was transported to Piedmont Cartersville as well.
No citations were issued due to the incident occurring on private property, but warrants were obtained for Driver 1 relating to this incident.
Vehicle 1 was left at El Nopal per request of Driver 1 and business owner.
[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 Bartow County on May 8, 2025
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