DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Two men were arrested following an alleged home robbery targeting a disabled victim in Dawson County.
Deputies responded to a call on July 3 after the victim reported a burglary. According to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects removed the victim’s wheelchair to prevent him from reaching his belongings and stole his wallet, IDs, and other personal items.
Joseph Powlette, arrested the same day while responding to a suspicious person report, faces multiple charges including robbery, theft by taking, false imprisonment, exploitation of a disabled or elderly person, identity fraud, and terroristic threats after allegedly threatening deputies during the investigation.
The second suspect, Jonathan Miranda-Rosas of Dawsonville, was apprehended about a week later. He is charged with theft by receiving and identity fraud. Authorities also named Miranda-Rosas as a person of interest in other ongoing investigations that could result in additional warrants.
The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the case.
