Tavari Reid and Jordon Kelley (STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT)
STOCKBRIDGE – The Stockbridge Police Department (SPD) has announced the arrest of two suspects believed to be involved in a series of carjackings in metro Atlanta. Jordan Darion Kelley, 19, and Tavari Karon Reid, 20, were arrested in the early hours of May 2 at the intersection of Clifford Court and Old Atlanta Road in Stockbridge.
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Kelley has been charged with seven counts of breaking and entering into a motor vehicle, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and theft of financial transaction cards. Reid, on the other hand, has been charged with 7 counts of breaking into a motor vehicle, obstruction (fleeing from police), giving a false name to law enforcement and theft of financial transaction cards. Both suspects are being held in the Henry County Jail.
Evidence discovered at the scene suggests the suspects are connected to several carjackings in the greater Atlanta area. SPD detectives are reviewing evidence and working with other law enforcement agencies to determine what additional charges each man will face.
Stockbridge Police Chief Frank Trammer praised the effort that went into apprehending the criminals. Trammer said, “I am incredibly proud of the effort that went into apprehending these criminals. From the alert community members who called 911 to report suspicious activity, to the quick response of law enforcement officers the SPD, this incident is an excellent example of the community… police collaboration we are working hard to build in Stockbridge. Crimes like this have no place here, and we are committed to working with our community to prevent -them. When they happen, we will work tirelessly to find and arrest those responsible. .”
The suspects were arrested after SPD received a report of suspicious activity in the area. Upon arriving at the scene, officers quickly located Kelley and Reid and determined they had boxed several cars nearby.
