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Aggressor in Road Rage Incident Accidently Shoots Himself

Featured Stories February 15, 2023 , by

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. –  Paulding County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release in response to an incident where an individual accidentally shot himself after a road rage confrontation.

Paulding Deputies responded to a road rage incident where a motorist, who was the aggressor in the situation, accidently shot himself in the hand.

On Thursday February 9, 2023 at approximately 7:46 AM Paulding E-911 was contacted regarding an assault that occurred with a firearm where a motorist was shot.

911 Operators advised responding Deputies that one of the 911 callers was the actual aggressor who stated that he accidently shot himself during the confrontation.

Dispatchers advised that the individual who shot himself left the scene and was driving to get medical attention.

When Deputies finally caught up to the aggressor, he was at Paulding Fire Station 1 attempting to get medical attention.

Deputies got conflicting stories from the aggressor and when they spoke with the individuals on the scene, they realized what actually occurred.

Deputies learned, once they spoke with the victims and multiple witnesses, that some individuals were making a lumber delivery to 8033 Buchanan Highway Dallas, GA 30157.

While making the delivery, two men were wearing reflective vests trying to direct traffic so the truck could deliver the lumber.

The suspect/aggressor, who was clearly impatient and annoyed by the delay, got out of his vehicle and threatened the men who were directing traffic by pointing his gun at them. As the suspect was getting back into his vehicle, Deputies believe he accidently shot himself in the hand as he was re-holstering his pistol.

According to witnesses and the victims, the suspect told the men he shot himself and to call 911. It was then that the suspect fled the scene to get medical attention.

Deputies closed the roadway in order for Crime Scene Investigations to take photographs and collect evidence. The evidence collected by Detectives was consistent with what the witnesses and victims stated occurred.

Detectives have not made an arrest in this case yet. However, once the suspect gets released from the hospital, Detectives will interview him and make the determination whether or not he will face charges.

If you saw this incident occur or have any audio or video recordings of the incident, Detectives would like for you to call the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (770) 443-3047 or send a message via the free Paulding Sheriff mobile app.

Paulding Detectives Arrest Home Daycare Owner for Assaulting Children

Featured Stories, Press Release January 28, 2023 , by

PRESS RELEASE -Paulding Detectives arrested a local woman for assaulting five different children ranging in ages from 8 months to three years old in her home daycare one day earlier this month.

After receiving an anonymous tip on Wednesday January 25, 2023, Detectives from the Juvenile Division of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office immediately launched an investgation into the incident.

Once Detectives were alerted by a tipster of video evidence which clearly shows the assaults taking place on January 12, 2023, Detectives determined who the suspect was and secured a search warrant for the daycare and arrest warrants for the suspect.

Once the warrants were secured, Detectives immediately went to the Reach For The Sky Academy, LLC home daycare which is operated by Marie Lipsky and located at 71 Mill Creek Lane Hiram, GA 30141.

Detectives made contact with Lipsky when they served the search warrant and ultimately arrested her without incident at the home based business on January 25, 2023.

Goldia Marie Lipsky (W/F, 63 YOA) was preliminarily arrested and charged with the following offenses in relation to the assault.

-1 Count of Aggravated Assault (F)

-2 Counts of Cruelty to Children (First Degree) (F)

-5 Counts of Cruetly to Children (Third Degree) (M)

Lipsky is being held in the Paulding County Jail with no bond.

As this investigation progresses, we expect more charges to be filed against Lipsky.

Detectives would like to encouarge anyone who may have additional information regarding the Reach For The Sky Academy, LLC home daycare or know of any additional victims from this daycare, to please call the Investigations Tip Line at (770) 443-3047 or send a tip via the Paulding Sheriff Mobile app.

US Marshals Return Paulding County Man Who Fled to Avoid Child Molestation Charges

Community, Featured News, Police & Government November 23, 2022 , by
US Marshals Return Paulding County Man Who Fled to Jamaica to Avoid Child Molestation Charges
(Paulding County, GA) A man wanted out of Paulding County on multiple child molestation charges was deported Friday November 18, 2022 from Kingston, Jamaica, and has been brought back to Georgia.
Charles Manord Rainey (W/M, 71 YOA), had been on the run for 11 years. A warrant issued in December 2011 charged him with aggravated child molestation, child molestation, and sexual battery in Paulding County, Georgia.
On November 15, 2022, security forces from the Government of Jamaica, working with the Jamaica Constabulary Force, took Rainey into custody without incident. During an interview at Barnett Police Station in Montego Bay, Rainey acknowledged his identity and admitted that he had overstayed his visa. The visa he was issued in 2011 was valid for only six months.
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is the primary federal agency responsible for tracking and extraditing fugitives who are apprehended in foreign countries and wanted for prosecution in the United States. The agency has four foreign field offices in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Colombia, and Mexico.
With no jurisdiction outside of the United States, the USMS is constantly networking to establish and improve relationships with foreign governments to enhance its ability to apprehend fugitives seeking refuge in foreign countries.
Rainey is being housed in the Paulding County Jail without bond. The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office would like to encourage anyone who may have been victimized by Rainey to contact Detectives at (770) 443-3010 or send a tip via the free Paulding Sheriff mobile app.

Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is Asking for Help in Identifying Suspect

Community, Police & Government October 5, 2022 , by
Do you recognize this individual? If so, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office. The pictured male stole an iPad from a contractor at Walmart (Marietta Highway) yesterday.
If you have any information, please call the CID Tip Line at (770) 443-3047 or send a tip via the Paulding Sheriff Mobile App.

Runaway Juvenile in Paulding County

Community, Police & Government August 30, 2022 , by
On August 26, 2022 Paulding Deputies took a report over the phone reference a runaway juvenile. Jacen Mussey was reported missing/runaway by her mother after she left their home on Buchanan Highway following a verbal argument.
Jacen Mussey (W/F, 15 YOA) is 5’7” tall, 156 lbs., and has brown waist-length hair along with hazel eyes. She wears glasses and was last seen wearing black sports bra and black sweatpants. Jacen is diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder, anxiety, and depression, but she is currently off her medication.
Detectives do not have any reason to believe that Jacen is in danger, however they would like the public’s assistance in locating her because her family is concerned with her whereabouts.

Theft Ring Takedown

Press Release December 20, 2021 , by
On December 16, 2021 at approximately 1100 hours, the Dallas Police Department’s Uniform Patrol Division witnessed two suspects in possession of a stolen UHAUL truck in the area of W. Memorial Drive. The two suspects were identified as Delayna Nesmith (W/F, 35yro) of Dallas, GA. and Kenneth Moore (W/M, 29yro) of Villa Rica, GA.
The suspects pulled into a local storage facility and began to off-load the UHAUL. Dallas Police Officers surrounded the suspects and took them into custody without incident. Criminal investigators from the Dallas Police Department initiated an investigation into the reported incident. During the investigation, it was learned that the suspects may have been involved in criminal activity in surrounding jurisdictions.
The Dallas Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Unit and Crime Suppression Unit obtained three search warrants over the course of this on-going investigation. During the execution of these search warrants, reported stolen property was found which linked the suspects to a multitude of recent thefts that occurred in the City of Dallas and surrounding jurisdictions.
Representatives from the Dallas Police Department are currently working with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office in an attempt to linked the suspects to further alleged thefts.
Delayna Nesmith has been charged with several counts of Theft by Taking and Theft by Conversion. Kenneth Moore has also been charged with several counts of Theft by Taking.
Please keep in mind the about information is preliminary in nature and can change as the investigation progresses and new information comes to light. CID Units from Both DPD and PCSO are seeking the publics assistance with further information about any unreported victims.

Missing Person: Justin Whitaker

News December 9, 2021 , by
Justin Whitaker was reported missing by his family earlier today (12/08/21). He was last seen (by his family) as he was leaving his home (on foot)on Sunday (12/05/21). Whitaker was wearing tan pants and a camouflage shirt when he left. He was last seen in the area of Old McGarity Place which is in between the Yorkville / Union Communities of western Paulding County. Thus far, there are no suspicions of foul play, although his family is concerned for his well-being.
If you see Whitaker or know of his whereabouts, please call 911, the Criminal Investigations Tip Line at (770) 443-3047, or send a message via the Paulding Sheriff mobile app.

Unsubstantiated School Threats for Paulding Co.

News October 29, 2021 , by
Unsubstantiated School Threats
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and the Paulding County School District always strive to communicate with our citizens about issues that impact our schools, especially issues related to student safety. We wanted to make you aware of unsubstantiated threats to student safety that are circulating on social media, particularly on Snapchat. These threats are not specific to Paulding County schools and are circulating nationwide. They include references to “shooting up” schools such as “Central”, “East”, “North”, “South”, and “West”. Of course, as three of Paulding County’s high schools have directional names, some of these messages have been taken to be directed at our schools. We want you to know that is not the case and that these threats are being investigated by federal law enforcement as well as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Our School Resource Officers work with students in our schools daily to ensure a safe learning environment, and our school district works closely with the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office on all matters of safety that affect our schools. Due to the nature of social media, rumors and misinformation can spready very quickly. We encourage our students not to share these posts, but to instead report concerning information to the Vector Alert System, to a teacher, to a school administrator, or to any other adult. The Vector Alert system allows anyone to submit tips both directly to school district administrators and safety personnel, and tips can be left anonymously if you choose. Please visit https://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/safety

for more information.

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