Cartersville Police made several arrests in late October on charges ranging from terroristic threats to drug possession and theft.

On October 31st, officers arrested 55-year-old Rhondalyn Lynette Dickey outside her residence on Mayflower Street on a felony charge of terroristic threats and acts. Dispatch reported hearing Dickey state on a recorded line that she was going to kill the victim. Dickey told officers the victim had tried to kill her mother by giving the wrong amount of medication and that the dispute remained verbal only. The victim and complainant told police that Dickey became irate without provocation, had previously made threats of physical violence toward the victim, and that they did not feel safe with her in the residence.

On October 30th, officers booked 28-year-old Melissa Renae Duarte of Calhoun into the Bartow County Jail for operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway without a valid license and two counts of felony theft by shoplifting. Police said she stole more than $1,525 worth of items from the Target store at 100 Cherokee Place between September 30th and the date of her arrest.

On October 29th, officers booked 54-year-old Lisa Michelle Lovett of Conyers into the Bartow County Jail on a warrant from October 12th for forgery in the third degree, along with warrants from October 14th for felony theft by taking, identity fraud, and distributing a false identification document.

On October 28th, officers arrested 32-year-old Samantha Rose Schunior behind the Little Caesars at 509 North Tennessee Street on an aggravated stalking charge. Police said she allegedly violated a court-ordered stay-away condition involving an employee at the restaurant. Officers also issued a criminal trespass warning at the manager’s request.

On October 27th, officers arrested 45-year-old Ruth Ann Cunningham during a traffic stop on Mary Street near Douglas Street for improper use of turn signals and possession of methamphetamine.

Anyone with information on these cases or other criminal activity should contact the Cartersville Police Department.