Sunday November 24th, 2024 8:18AM

Gainesville man arrested for breaking into home, assaulting residents

By Logan Landers Anchor/Reporter

A Gainesville man was arrested by the Hall County Sheriff's Office on November 30 after he broke into a home on October 30 and began assaulting both a male and female inside of the residence.

A release from the agency states Jorge Andres Garcia, 29, caused bruises, cuts and a chipped tooth to the male victim during the altercation at a home on East Main Street. The incident happened at about 5 a.m.

He is also accused of dragging the female victim from her bed and dropping her on the floor as well as stealing her iPhone.

Garcia faces the following charges:

  • First-degree burglary
  • Battery
  • Simple Battery FVA
  • Terrorist threats and acts
  • Theft by taking

Garcia was arrested at his home on Athens Highway. He had been on the run since the incident occurred.

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