King George Tavern offers British charm

By ALEXANDER POPP alex@appenmedia.com

DUNWOODY, Ga. — On a dreary, rainy day, what could be better than a nice pint of lager or stout in a cozy pub?

You needn’t get on a plane or travel thousands of miles to feel the charms of a British-style pub when the King George Tavern in Dunwoody offers meals, drinks and atmosphere to anyone who graces its doorstep.

Located just north of I-285 on Chamblee Dunwoody Road, adjacent to a nail salon, massage parlor and Subway, the King George Tavern is a hidden gem

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DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody police reported a home on Madison Drive was burglarized Jan. 30.

Officers arrived at 2103 Madison Drive at about 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a burglary and were told someone entered the residence while the homeowner was upstairs. The burglar allegedly stole two sets of keys and a Nintendo Switch game system.

The back door had been forced open and officers found a pair of black disposable gloves in a trashcan outside the home, which was likely worn by the suspect, the report said.

Officers noted in the report that when they arrived on the scene, they witnessed a vehicle speeding out of the neighborhood.

No suspects were identified at the time of the report, but officers are searching for the suspect vehicle’s owner.

Wanted man arrested following traffic stop

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody police arrested a 39-year-old local man for fraud and multiple other charges after a traffic stop was conducted on Ashford Dunwoody Road Jan. 30.

Officers stopped a white Jeep Grand Cherokee at the intersection with Hammond Drive at about 3 a.m. after an investigation of the vehicle’s tag showed a suspended registration, no insurance and an arrest warrant for the driver.

The driver was placed under arrest and when officers searched the vehicle, they located stolen mail from many different victims, a crowbar, four pairs of bolt cutters, a ski mask and stacks of credit and debit cards under different names. In total, stolen items from 18 different victims were recovered from the vehicle.

The suspect allegedly told police

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he found the mail in the trash.

The driver was charged with financial transaction card theft, driving with a suspended registration and driving without insurance. He was taken to the DeKalb County Jail.

The report said more warrants are pending in the case.

Woodstock man arrested for threat at gas station

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Charges have been filed against a Woodstock man who allegedly threatened to burn down a Dunwoody gas station Feb. 2.

Dunwoody police officers responded to the Exxon gas station on Perimeter Center at about 5 p.m. after receiving reports a man was threatening to burn down the station.

An employee said the 30-yearold Woodstock man entered the gas station, bought a cigarillo, and stole a lighter and a Red Bull energy drink. When the employee told him to come back and pay for the items, the suspect asked, “how would he feel if the gas station burned down” and walked toward the pumps with the lighter.

The man pulled a bag of items out of his car, placed it on the ground, and began pouring gasoline.

“At that time officers arrived on scene and detained him,” the report said.

When officers asked for the suspect’s name, he gave the false name, “Mike Lucifer.” He was placed under arrest for making terroristic threats and giving false information to a police officer. He was taken to the DeKalb County Jail. ‘

Snellville man arrested for Dunwoody robbery

DUNWOODY, Ga. — A 24-year-old Snellville man was arrested in connection with a strongarm robbery that occurred in Dunwoody in September.

Police reports and jail records show the man was arrested by Dunwoody police on Jan. 30 on charges of robbery and sale of methamphetamine. However, records did not indicate how the man was identified or apprehended.

A report filed Sept. 9, 2022, said a victim was attacked and robbed while leaving a Dunwoody Chevron gas station at about 5 p.m. During the incident, two suspects grabbed the man, punched him in the face and stole his wallet and car key.

Security camera video was obtained at the scene, but no suspects were identified at the time of the report.

The arrested man is held in custody at the DeKalb County Jail without bond.

Dental office reports stolen insurance checks

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Several checks mailed to Johns Creek Dental Associates have been reported stolen, some altered and all cashed.

The five checks totaled $2,560.90, according to a Jan. 31 police report, and were from various dental insurance companies to settle claims.

The office manager told Johns Creek Police that she discovered the checks, dated November and December of last year, were missing in mid-January when the clients’ accounts had been 30 days past due.

The woman said she called the insurance companies when she saw the checks were missing.

The officer manager told police she suspects that checks may have been stolen from the free-standing mailbox just outside the business.

There are no cameras filming the mailbox, the report said, but the business has upgraded its mailbox to include a lock.