Woman on Cocaine and Fentanyl Caused Fatal Crash in Smyrna Marietta Daily Journal Podcast

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Mar 28th           

Publish Date:  Mar 28th        

  

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Woman on Cocaine and Fentanyl Caused Fatal Crash in Smyrna
Teenager Accused of Having Gun at Sprayberry High School
Cobb County Stormwater Fee Vote Delayed Amid Deluge of Opposition

 

 

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STORY 1: Police: Woman on Cocaine and Fentanyl Caused Fatal Crash in Smyrna

Sandrika Brock, a Marietta woman, faces charges including vehicular homicide, serious injury by vehicle, and DUI after a fatal crash in Smyrna on Oct. 20. Allegedly under the influence of cocaine, marijuana, and fentanyl, Brock reportedly caused the collision while driving westbound in the eastbound lane, crashing into Jose Cuellar's Kia Sportage. Leonard Johnson was killed, and Cuellar and Maria Cuellar were seriously injured. Brock's boyfriend, Aaron Thedford, was also injured. Police refute Brock's claim that Thedford grabbed the wheel, stating evidence suggests Brock accelerated toward oncoming traffic. Brock, found driving without insurance or a seatbelt, is held without bond at Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

STORY 2: Teenager Accused of Having Gun at Sprayberry High School

Cameron Mekhi Hester, 17, is accused of possessing a .177 caliber Daisy pistol in his bookbag following a physical altercation at Sprayberry High School on March 14. Assistant Principal Richmond Parker discovered the gun during an administrative search. Hester faces a charge of carrying weapons within a school safety zone. He was arrested on March 22 and booked into Cobb County Adult Detention Center, later released on a $3,500 bond.

 

 

STORY 3: Cobb County Stormwater Fee Vote Delayed Amid Deluge of Opposition

The Cobb Board of Commissioners, considering a stormwater fee, faced significant opposition during a meeting packed with residents. Commissioner Jerica Richardson expressed hesitancy after public comment, requesting more education for residents and stakeholder meetings. The proposed fee would fund stormwater infrastructure improvements, but many residents opposed it, calling it a tax burden. Richardson's motion to delay the vote was supported, aiming to refine the proposal and engage the community further. The board agreed to postpone the decision to August, seeking to address concerns and enhance understanding before proceeding.

 

 

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STORY 4: Cobb Commission Makes Changes to Public Comment Rules

The Cobb Board of Commissioners made several revisions to its rules on public comment during a marathon meeting. Changes included increasing the number of speakers allowed from 12 to 20 but reducing their speaking time from five to three minutes each. Speakers are now restricted to one slot per meeting, and commissioners' remarks after public comment periods were shortened to three minutes. Discussion also arose about prohibiting audiovisual presentations during public comment due to cybersecurity concerns, with Chairwoman Lisa Cupid suggesting addressing concerns separately. Despite opposition, most changes were approved, including limits on commissioners' presentations and prohibitions on campaigning during public comments.

STORY 5: 'Accountability and Protection': Ma