Crime & Safety

Acworth Man Charged in Carjacking

The alleged incident occurred June 28 in Marietta.

An Acworth man faces charges in connection with a June 28 armed robbery and carjacking in Marietta.

Two people were sitting in a silver SUV about 11:52 p.m. June 28 at the intersection of Agricola and Rita streets when Dionta Da-Shawn Pressley allegedly pointed a black handgun in one man's face, demanded his keys, stole a wallet as well as several other items and drove away in the SUV, according to an arrest warrant.

"The victim was able to identify the accused after viewing a photo lineup," according to the warrant.

Pressley faces one count each of armed robbery and aggravated assault.


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