COBB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

PRESS RELEASE

Warrant Issued for Kennesaw Student

On Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the approximately 6:00  pm, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant for the arrest of Ms. Jessica Colotl, 21, years of age, of Duluth, GA.  Ms. Colotl was originally arrested on March 30, 2010 by Kennesaw University Police Department on charges of impeding the flow of traffic, no license and also had a hold placed on her by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  She was released to ICE on April 1, 2010.

According to the warrant, Ms. Colotl was charged with violating O.C.G.A. Section 16-10-20, committing the offense of False Statement, which is a felony.  When originally processed into the Cobb County Detention Facility on March 30, 2010, Ms. Colotl knowingly filled out and completed the official Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Immigration information with a false statement.   She provided and stated she lived at 305 Preston Path Drive, Duluth GA  30096 when in fact she has never lived at this address. 

“It is sad that Ms. Colotl’s parents chose to enter the United States illegally and ultimately put her in this position” stated Sheriff Neil Warren.  “However, Ms. Colotl knew that she was in the United States without authority to be here and voluntarily chose to operate a vehicle without a driver’s license; which is a violation of Georgia law.  She has further complicated her situation with her blatant disregard for Georgia Law by giving false information.” 

Sheriff Warren further stated “some may think it is unfortunate that minor offenders are caught in the 287(g) net; but I value any tool that helps me enforce the law and remove violators from our community.  Georgia law establishes legal criteria for every potential offender, from traffic violations thru capital felony murder.  Often individuals have different perceptions or personal definitions of criminal activity.  I follow the Georgia Code and enforce those statutes.  That is my oath of office and duty to the citizens of Cobb County. “  

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is actively pursuing Ms. Colotl and following every lead.  If you have any information on Ms. Colotl, please contact the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office at 770-499-4652.

# # #

RELEASE DATE:  05-13-10 For further information contact Nancy Bodiford at 770-499-4723