A reported carjacking near Summerhill Drive on Sunday didn’t happen, according to Dalton police
The initial report said a motorist had been carjacked between Summerhill Drive and Coronet Drive, and that the thief drove the car and its owner into Murray County before abandoning the victim and her vehicle.
Police spokesman Bruce Frazier said investigators determined that the report was false and no carjacking occurred.
He said Britney Danyelle Reid,21, of 806 Summerhill Road, will be charged with making false statements to police.
Police aren’t sure why the false report was made, Mr. Frazier said. The investigation continues.