Task Force Make Gang Related Arrests in Area Shootings

Tamara Alday, age 19, of Dalton, and Andy Rodriguez, age 18 of Dalton, and an unnamed juvenile, were arrested April 12th, 2007 on State charges related to up to 14 drive by shootings which occurred in Whitfield County and the City of Dalton over the last two and one half weeks.

The targets of these numerous drive by shootings were various buildings and vehicles.  No injuries were reported as part of this crime spree.  The investigation to date indicates that this was gang related activity.  It is anticipated that additional arrests could be forthcoming as part of this investigation.

The above individuals are currently being housed at the Whitfield county Detention Center on charges of Violation of the Georgia Gang Act, Criminal Damage to Property, and Aggravated Assault.

The Conasuaga Safe Streets Task Force consists of federal agents from the Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI), Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and officers from the Whitfield Sheriff's Office, Dalton Police Department, and Calhoun Police Department.

Tamara Alday, left, and Andy Rodriguez both of Dalton, charged in connection with area shootings involving damage to buildings and vehicles