Edward Rowell

Name:
Rowell, Edward

Date of Booking:
06/23/2026

Reason(s) For Booking:
Poss of Firearm/Knife During Commission of/Attempt to Commit Certain Felonies

Aggravated Assault F/V

Officer’s Narrative:
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On 06/23/2026 at approximately 1924 hours, I, Officer Prescott with the McDonough Police Department, responded to [1900 BLOCK] Weatherstaff Ln., within the city limits of McDonough, Henry County, Georgia. This incident has been closed by arrest.

Upon arrival, I made contact with the victim, identified as [VICTIM #1]. [VICTIM #1] advised that her husband, Edward Rowell, removed a firearm from a bag and discharged it in her direction.

I entered the residence in an attempt to locate Edward. I initially entered through the garage and proceeded through a door leading into the residence. I cleared the downstairs area, including the living room and kitchen, before proceeding upstairs. At the top of the stairs was an open foyer area. I proceeded into the master bedroom, where I located Edward seated in a brown recliner in the sitting area of the bedroom.

With my firearm drawn, I instructed Edward’s daughter to move to a couch located diagonally across from him for her safety. Once she complied, I instructed Edward to stand up and walk toward me while I checked to ensure he was not armed. Edward had previously stated that a firearm had been discharged inside the residence. As he approached, I instructed him to turn around and face away from me before directing him to his knees. Sergeant Olgetree then placed Edward under arrest. He was handcuffed behind his back, the handcuffs were checked for fit and double locked, and he was assisted to his feet and seated on a nearby couch.

After being handcuffed, Edward advised that the handcuffs were uncomfortable. I adjusted the handcuffs and checked them for proper fit. Edward did not make any further complaints regarding the handcuffs and did not report any injuries during the arrest or handcuffing process.

While detained, Edward made a spontaneous utterance stating that his son, [REDACTED], had located the firearm while he was seated in the recliner and had discharged it toward the master bedroom door. I observed damage consistent with a projectile traveling from the direction of the recliner into the floor, ricocheting upward into the bedroom door, passing through the door, and entering the sheetrock wall where it came to rest.

While processing the scene, I observed a firearm lying on a coffee table near the recliner. The firearm was secured inside a black holster. Sergeant Olgetree removed the firearm from the holster, cleared it, rendered it safe, and had the serial number checked through dispatch to verify it was not reported lost or stolen.

While standing near the recliner, I observed a shiny object in plain view on the floor next to the chair. Upon closer inspection, the object was determined to be a spent .40 caliber shell casing. The shell casing was located within approximately two feet of the firearm and was consistent with the caliber of the recovered weapon.

I provided [VICTIM #1] with a voluntary statement form. In her written statement, [VICTIM #1] stated that Edward was seated in the recliner when he removed the firearm from a bag and discharged it in the vicinity where she was standing. She further stated that she immediately fled the room, ran downstairs, and exited the residence.

I would also note that while I was speaking with [VICTIM #1] outside the residence, Edward called her cellular phone. During the conversation, [VICTIM #1] advised Edward that he had discharged a firearm inside the home. I then heard Edward state, “You come back in this house and see.” I did not perceive the statement as an immediate threat of violence; however, I believed it should be documented in this report.

Prior to this incident, I had responded to the residence regarding a verbal dispute between Edward and [VICTIM #1]. At that time, there was insufficient probable cause to make an arrest. During the course of this investigation, I learned that cameras previously installed inside the residence had been removed prior to my arrival. Edward stated that the cameras had been removed by [VICTIM #1] so that he could not record what was occurring inside the home.

Based on the victim’s statement, the physical evidence observed on scene, the recovered firearm, the spent shell casing, and the observed bullet damage, Edward Rowell was placed under arrest. He was handcuffed behind his back, the handcuffs were checked for fit and double locked. The weapon and shell casing was placed into property.

Edward was subsequently transported to the Henry County Jail without incident. Upon arrival, he was turned over to jail staff without further incident. Edward did not report any injuries during transport or upon being released to jail staff.

At this time, I have nothing further to report. This incident has been closed by arrest.

[End of Narrative]