Marietta man Gregory Coggings charged with fraud, burglary

Jul 15, 2017 - 10:27
Jul 15, 2017 - 19:12
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Marietta man Gregory Coggings charged with fraud, burglary
Gregory Coggings

MARIETTA, GA  - The Cobb County Police Department has arrested a man wanted on fraud and burglary charges.

32-year-old Gregory Coggings was arrested by Cobb County deputies after a warrant was issued in connection to several burglaries, according to a spokesperson with the Cobb County Police Department.

An officer noticed a jeep that was described in a squad meeting outside the Waffle House with a man and woman trying to get the jeep jumped, according to authorities.

After waiting for additional officers to arrive, police say both the man -- later identified as Coggings -- and his girlfriend were detained for questioning without incident.

Coggings was arrested and charged with one count of fraud and burglary, with more charges possible.

His girlfriend was not charged, but police say they are looking for an additional suspect.

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