FBI Press Release
Atlanta Field Office
Gregory Jones, Special Agent in Charge

2635 Century Parkway Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30345
(404) 679-9000

For Immediate Release
Friday, April 13, 2007

Contact: SA Stephen Emmett
Desk: (404) 679-6451
Cell: (404) 392-2506

Atlanta – Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Gregory Jones, FBI Atlanta, announces, on behalf of the Conasauga Safe Streets Task Force, the following gang related arrests at Dalton, Georgia :

Tamara Alday, age 19, of Dalton, Georgia, Andy Rodriguez, age 18, Dalton, Georgia, and an unnamed juvenile, were arrested late yesterday evening, April 12, 2007, and early this morning, April 13, 2007, on State charges related to up to 14 drive by shootings which occurred in Whitfield County and the city of Dalton over the last two and one half weeks. The targets of these numerous drive by shootings were various buildings and vehicles. No injuries were reported as part of this crime spree but investigation to date indicates that this was gang related activity, more specifically, SUR-13. It is anticipated that additional arrests could be forthcoming as part of this investigation.

The above individuals are currently being housed at the Whitfield County Jail on charges of Violation of the Georgia Gang Act, Criminal Damage to Property, and Aggravated Assault.

The Conasauga Safe Streets Task Force consists of federal agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and officers from the Whitfield Sheriff’s Office, Dalton Police Department , and Calhoun Police Department.

The public is reminded that all persons are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.