Benjamin Gonzalez

Name:
Gonzalez, Benjamin

Date of Booking:
08/19/2025

Reason(s) For Booking:
Loitering and Prowling

Criminal Trespass-Trespass on Property

Officer’s Narrative:
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On August 19th, 2025, at approximately 1008 hours, I responded to [7400 BLOCK] Island Mill Rd Acworth, Ga 30102 in reference to a subject trespassing. While en route, I was advised by Bartow County dispatch that the subject was possibly at [7400 BLOCK] Island Mill Rd. Bartow County dispatch advised it was a White male, with a black shirt and red hair.

Upon arrival at [7400 BLOCK] Island Mill Rd, I observed a garage door to be partially open and a black bag next to it. I then observed a subject (later identified as Benjamin Gonzalez) come walking from behind the house. I asked Benjamin if he lived at the residence in which he stated he did not. Benjamin stated he was “checking the place out”. Benjamin stated he knew the residents of the house but forgot their name. I asked Benjamin for his license in which he provided a florida license. Benjamin then stated he was checking around making sure no on was in there (pointing towards [7400 BLOCK] Island Mill Rd) and then stated “Im pretty sure some bodies are in there” while pointing towards [7400 BLOCK] Island Mill Rd. I asked Benjamin if the bag was his in which he stated it was. I asked Benjamin if he went under the garage door in which he stated he did to see if anyone was in there. I again asked Benjamin if he knew who lives at this residence in which he stated he did and it was one of his buddies. Benjamin stated he drove all the way from florida because he feels like it’s “rapture time”.

Benjamin stated he was pretty sure that he would let him have this house pointing towards [7400 BLOCK] island Mill Rd. I asked if he had spoken to his friend today in which he stated he has not today but has before. Benjamin stated his friend told him when the time comes to just come. I asked Benjamin what his friend’s name was in which he stated “[REDACTED]”. When asked his last name Benjamin stated he did not know it. I ran the license plates on the vehicles the were on the property in which they all were listed to a [VICTIM #1]. I had Bartow county dispatch attempt to make contact by phone for the [VICTIM #1] subject but was unsuccessful. Benjamin stated he did not have “[REDACTED]’s” phone number and that he lost his phone the night prior. When asked what time he got to the residence, he advised approximately 10-15 minutes ago. Benjamin then began talking about rituals and the rapture.

At this time, I detained Benjamin in handcuff’s behind the back, checked for proper fit, and double locked. I asked Benjamin if he had went to the neighbor’s house any in which he stated he did and communicated with some through the ring doorbell. I asked Benjamin if I could search his bag in which he granted consent. I located no contraband in Benjamin’s bag. I contacted my supervisor Sgt. D. Gillman #940 and notified him of the incident.

I then spoke with complainant [VICTIM #2] who resides at at [7400 BLOCK] Island Mill Rd by phone. [VICTIM #2] stated she did not know of anyone by the name of “[REDACTED]” at this residence. [VICTIM #2] stated she observed the man on her ring doorbell camera walking around her residence in the yard. [VICTIM #2] stated her boyfriend [VICTIM #3] spoke to the man through the ring doorbell camera.

I secured Benjamin in the rear seat of my patrol car. I then walked over to [7400 BLOCK] island Mill Rd residence and spoke with [VICTIM #3] through the ring doorbell. [VICTIM #3] stated he did not know if the subject (Benjamin) went into the house. [VICTIM #3] stated he did have video footage of Benjamin walking around his yard and the conversation. I obtained [VICTIM #4] phone number who also resides at [7400 BLOCK] Island Mill Rd. Sgt. Gillman arrived on scene and was able to make contact with [VICTIM #4] by phone. [VICTIM #4] stated she or [VICTIM #1] knew the Benjamin subject and no one was supposed to be at her residence. Myself, Deputy A. Brand #914, and Sgt. Gillman cleared the up stairs to the garage and the ground level of the garage. I found no other unlocked doors or any open entry way to either house. I contacted [VICTIM #2] by phone again. [VICTIM #2] stated she did wish to prosecute for Loitering and prowling. Sgt. Gillman spoke to [VICTIM #4] as she stated she did wish to prosecute.

[VICTIM #2] arrived on scene and I provided her with a case number. I advised Benjamin he was under arrest and read him Miranda rights. Benjamin agreed to speak with me. I ask Benjamin if he ever went into the house. Benjamin stated he never went into the residence. I asked Benjamin if he went into the garage. Benjamin confirmed he went into the garage.

[VICTIM #3] provided me with the ring doorbell video and audio through Polaris. I transported Benjamin to the Bartow county Jail. While on the way to the jail, Benjamin stated that his mother was dead at his house in florida and someone had killed her this morning. Once at the jail, Benjamin was turned over to jail staff.

I contacted Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office in Florida and requested a welfare check to be done at [3700 BLOCK] Sandy Point St Milton, Ga 32583 on Benjamin’s mother [REDACTED] due to his statement. At the time of this report, I have not heard any further from Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office.

I secured state warrants for Benjamin Gonzalez for Criminal Trespass, and Loitering and prowling. Deputy Brand completed a Vehicle inventory tow sheet for Benjamin’s motorcycle. The motorcycle was turned over to next list Mathew Smith.

Due to the jail being unable to take one of Benjamin’s knife from his bag, I placed the knife into evidence as personal property until he is released from custody. (Evidence locker #5)

[End of Narrative]