Kazouh also struggled with deputies as they attempted to transport him

from Fayette Community Hospital to a mental hospital in Columbus, police

said. He tried unsuccessfully to take a deputy's gun from its holster,

according to court documents.

Kazouh also faces felony charges of obstruction of a police officer,

taking a law enforcement officer's weapon, simple battery on a law

enforcement officer and interference with government property. He was

also charged with possession of marijuana (less than one ounce) after

some was found inside the couple's home.

- John Munford

3 arrested for trafficking meth with child in tow

Three Norcross residents were arrested Wednesday, June 9 for trafficking

in methamphetamine at a convenience store in north Fayette County with

their child present, according to warrants filed by sheriff's deputies.

The suspects were arrested by drug agents from the Fayette County Sheriff's

Department after it was discovered they had approximately 4 ounces of

the contraband. In addition to the felony charge of trafficking methamphetamine,

the three suspects were also charged with reckless conduct for involving

the child.

Arrested were Jacquelon Lee, 19, of 3482 Chelsea Park, Norcross; Rosa

Suarez, 18, of 1850 Graves Rd., Apt. 10310, Norcross; and Raul Mendez,

21, of 1850 Graves Rd., Apt. 10310, Norcross.

Mendez is also charged with possession of a firearm during the commission

of a crime since deputies found him with a .25-cal. pistol during the

arrest.

Chief Magistrate Charles R. Floyd originally denied bond for all three

suspects, but Magistrate James A. White later granted Suarez a $51,000

bond.

- John Munford

Fayetteville stabbing reported

A Fayetteville man has been arrested for stabbing his nephew several

times during an altercation at his residence early Sunday morning, police

said.

Ferrell P. Forts, 47, of 120 Hill St. Fayetteville, stabbed the victim,

Michael Combs, in his thigh and left side with a four-inch knife, according

to warrants for Forts' arrest.

Combs was treated for his injuries and later discharged from the hospital,

police said.

- John Munford

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