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Name:
Watts, Artavius Deontae
Date of Booking:
06/20/2026
Reason(s) For Booking:
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHEN ENG
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
POSSESSION OF FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF OR ATTES
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/19/26 at approximately 1728 hrs I was dispatched to 1010 Bullsboro Dr at Dunkin Donuts for a report of an armed subject. 911 stated that the caller made a report with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office earlier today about [REDACTED BY AGENCY] stealing his vehicle and firearm. 911 stated that the caller found him at Dunkin Donuts.
I arrived on scene with DS Lee and DS McCusker. As we approached the front door of Dunkin Donuts a black male dressed in a blue hoodie and black pants pointed inside the business and said he’s inside and then went inside. Before we could reach the front door the same male ran outside and stated he’s got the gun out. I drew my service weapon and saw the front door move and then heard the door being locked.
I backed off and advised 911 that he had locked the door and is armed. I had 911 hold the radio and asked for additional units. I held the front door and instructed incoming units on the situation. I directed other units to get to the back of the store to cover the rear exit. DS Lee and McCusker evacuated the attached businesses. I held the front of the store until other units arrived and could take my position.
I went and spoke to one of the employees of Dunkin Donuts and asked if anyone else was in the store. He stated no, the only person in store was the male with the firearm. [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I went to the back of the store and met with Ofc. Kouns. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] holding the back of the store. I went back to the front and held inside the gas station attached to Dunkin Donuts. [REDACTED BY AGENCY]. I stayed inside the gas station until Newnan PD SWAT team took over.
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