Avast ye mateys! A Georgia mayor be caught red-handed, claimin' he believed the landlubber's house be deserted. Walk the plank!
2023-07-09
Arrr, the bloomin' mayor of South Fulton, Georgia, be nabbed on a fine Saturday, accused o' criminal trespass and first degree burglary! He be claimin' he thought the place be deserted, but the law be havin' a dif'rent opinion, aye!
In a humorous tone, the mayor of South Fulton, Georgia, Khalid Kamau, was arrested on Saturday morning after mistakenly entering a house he believed to be abandoned. He was charged with criminal trespass and burglary in the first degree and was later released on an $11,000 bond. Kamau thanked the South Fulton police for their courteous and professional service but declined to speak about the charges. The City of South Fulton also refrained from discussing the details of the arrest.The City of South Fulton issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to upholding the law and ensuring fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their position. Kamau claimed that he only wanted to see the house and apologized to the owners for the misunderstanding. Sources revealed that the property owner held Kamau at gunpoint until the arrival of the police, but this claim has not been confirmed.
As the mayor was being escorted to a police cruiser, he expressed regret for the negative attention brought to the city and hoped that it would shed light on existing inequities. When asked if he was admitting guilt, Kamau deflected the question, suggesting that it should be left to the voters to decide.
Kamau, who was sworn in as mayor in January 2022, previously served on the city council and worked as a labor and community organizer. The ongoing investigation prevents further details from being disclosed at this time.