The Brief
- Two 17-year-olds were charged as adults with organizing the illegal takeover at The Battery.
- A total of 17 teenagers and adults have now been charged as the investigation continues.
- Police are increasing patrols, and Cumberland Mall has enacted a youth curfew ahead of the weekend.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – Cobb County police have arrested two additional suspects in connection with an illegal “teen takeover” at The Battery, as officials work to prevent another large gathering rumored for this weekend.
What we know:
Police said the two suspects, Tyshawn Jemison and Keyshawn Lee, both 17-year-old males identified as the organizers of the Feb. 21 event, were arrested Wednesday and charged with riot. Both were charged as adults and booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center before being released. Investigators say the case remains active and additional charges are possible.
The new arrests come after 17 teenagers and adults were previously charged following last weekend’s gathering, where more than 100 teens converged on The Battery. Authorities said the event disrupted businesses, strained public safety resources and led to multiple arrests involving weapons, theft and obstruction.…