Charles Timothy Battles was arrested by Gordon County deputy sheriffs this week after being found inside a private residence near the Scottsville community, with the invaluable help of our private citizens.
He was surprised by the arresting officers and apprehended without incident.
He faces charges of Attempted Murder, Arson, and Aggravated Stalking.
BATTLES, who was previously arrested by GCSO for Aggravated Stalking, had pled guilty in Superior Court in October and was serving a sentence of probation at the time of these most recent events.
Sheriff Ralston thanked his staff, the Calhoun Police, the State Fire Marshal’s Office for all their hard work, and particularly the private citizens who provided critical information to GCSO.
“It was important that this matter be resolved quickly given the nature and severity of these crimes . Everyone involved worked around the clock to bring this defendant in, and now he will be held accountable in our courts.”, said Sheriff Ralston.
U P D A T E…
Saturday , November 15, 9pm
UPDATE: Investigating Sheriff’s detectives have filed additional charges of (2 counts) of Attempted Murder and Arson against CHARLES TIMOTHY BATTLES.. At about 6am this morning, deputy sheriffs, along with Gordon County Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a residential structure fire on Johnson Drive. The home was occupied at the time by a woman and a small child, who barely escaped with their lives. The structure was destroyed. Detectives have recovered an abundance of evidence: physical, electronic, and testimonial, linking BATTLES to the crime. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is activly assisting in this case. An intensive search is underway for BATTLES, who is still at large. Anyone with knowledge of BATTLES’ whereabouts is urged to call 911.
