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Man Held Gun to Drivers' Heads in Cobb
30 Aug
Summary
- Cobb County man faces charges for aggravated assault with a weapon.
- Suspect allegedly followed, threatened drivers with a black pistol.
- He used his truck to block a vehicle in a cul-de-sac.
James Cooper was taken into custody on Sunday by Cobb County police following allegations of severe road rage incidents. Drivers reported that Cooper followed them, brandished a firearm, and even used his vehicle to prevent their escape.
One incident involved Cooper allegedly pursuing a driver from Johnson Ferry Road and Woodlawn Drive to a Walmart. During this encounter, a small black pistol was reportedly pointed at the victim through the passenger window. The suspect's vehicle was described as a 2021 GMC Sierra.
A second incident occurred on Hidden Lake Court in Marietta. Cooper is accused of following another driver into a residential cul-de-sac and blocking their vehicle, preventing them from leaving. The victim also reported being threatened with a small black pistol.
Cooper was arrested at his home late Sunday night. A search of his truck revealed a pipe containing a controlled substance. He faces multiple charges, including two counts of aggravated assault with a weapon, false imprisonment, and possession of cocaine. Cooper is being held in jail without bond.
