Tallapoosa Police Department

07/09/2026

ATTENTION

We have received several reports today that a new scam has started. The callers are claiming to be Georgia Power with the accounts department. They are claiming you over paid, on your bill and need your banking account information to put the money back in your account. Please do not give your banking information to anyone.

06/29/2026

Police say a Tractor trailer versus vehicle 100 north at Steadman Road has resulted in a tractor trailer on fire.
The driver is being airlifted for severe burns.
Hwy 100 North is completely closed and will be for a while.

06/29/2026

2 Update

Hwy 100 at Steadam Road has been reopened.

Update.

The fire has been put out. The clean up has started but it still will be a while before the Highway will reopen.

Traffic Notice.

Hwy 100 at Steadman Road will be shut down for some time due to a traffic crash. Please use a different route to your destination.

06/10/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Carrollton Police Department and the family of Officer Krish during this heartbreaking time.

He is healed and home with Jesus. While we are heartbroken on earth, what a celebration Dustin is having in Heaven.

Chief Richards put it best…..Dustin was the best of us. He was unwavering in his duty, courageous, and faithful until the end.

Please, please continue to pray for the love of his life, Emily, Sgt. Chad Krish (his brother), and his entire family…..blood and blue. 💙

To know him was to love him.

“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

05/07/2026

We extend our gratitude to Senior Chaplain Joey Meeks from the Paulding County Sheriff's Office for delivering invaluable instruction on Officer Resilience. This multi-jurisdictional training class, hosted by the Tallapoosa Police Department, examined the effects of trauma that officers may encounter in the line of duty. The class provided guidance on seeking support and resources for managing traumatic experiences. We are deeply committed to this initiative, seeking to reassure officers that they are not alone and that help is available.

04/24/2026

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Police Department, Officer Hayden Williams. Officer Williams has successfully completed a comprehensive training program with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center at Georgia Highland College.
Today, Officer Williams was sworn in by Chief Brown and presented with his badge by his mother. Officer Williams will be serving the community and undergoing further training under the guidance of experienced officers within our department.
Congratulations Officer Williams on your achievement and welcome to the Tallapoosa Police Department.

04/23/2026

We would like to express our appreciation to Synovus Bank of Tallapoosa for providing lunch for our department today, and they have arranged to feed the officers who will be here tomorrow working. Thank you; lunch was very good.

04/17/2026

We would like to send out a special thank you to the Polk Haralson CASA for the donuts that they brought us to support awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month

03/11/2026

This morning, law enforcement agencies, including the Tallapoosa Police Department, the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, Haralson County Sheriff's Office, Paulding County Sheriff's Office, and Paulding County SWAT, collaborated on a police operation on High Street, in down town Tallapoosa. The operation involved the ex*****on of a search warrant at a residence known for narcotics sales, resulting in the discovery of additional narcotics and the arrest of three individuals, who were transported to the Haralson County Jail. The case remains ongoing. Law enforcement agencies are working together to eliminate similar establishments in our areas, ensuring a safer environment for our communities. We appreciate the efforts of all agencies involved this morning and those who have contributed to the ongoing case.

03/02/2026

** Update ***
The Tallapoosa Police Department has been investigating this incident since it was first reported on Facebook. An official complaint was lodged on Monday, March 2, at 0815 am. Our investigative team promptly contacted numerous individuals and conducted several interviews. Regrettably, no one provided sufficient information to support criminal charges.
Nevertheless, a Criminal Trespass notice was issued in response to the incident, and the individual involved is now prohibited from entering city parks.
We urge all citizens to contact 911 immediately when witnessing a crime or suspicious activity. Prompt reporting enables our officers to respond quickly, gather essential evidence, and effectively address or prevent crimes.
Chief Gene Brown states “The Tallapoosa Police Department is dedicated to serving our community, safeguarding our children, and ensuring the well-being of visitors to our city.”

We urge anyone who was directly involved in the incident at the ball field on Broad Street on Saturday, February 28, 2026, to come to the Police Department to provide a statement to Investigators Alexander or Acree.