Georgia city hall leader captured on intruding, theft charges, says he thought house was deserted

Khalid Kamau was accused of criminal trespass and thievery in the principal degree

The city hall leader of South Fulton, Georgia, was captured Saturday morning subsequent to going into a house he says he erroneously accepted was deserted.

Khalid Kamau was accused of criminal trespass and robbery in the main degree. He was set up for the Fulton Area Prison and was delivered Saturday night subsequent to posting a $11,000 bond.

"I would like to thank the South Fulton police and the staff of officials for their considerate and proficient help over the course of the day," Kamau told correspondents as he left the prison.

The city hall leader wouldn't talk about the charges while conversing with journalists. The City of South Fulton likewise wouldn't examine the subtleties of the capture.

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Khalid Kamau

Khalid Kamau was accused of criminal trespass and thievery in the principal degree. (Fulton Province Prison)

"The City of South Fulton is focused on maintaining the law and guaranteeing that all people, no matter what their situation, are dependent upon a similar fair and just treatment," the City of South Fulton said in an explanation. "As the examination is as yet continuous, we can't give further subtleties as of now."

Kamau made sense of that he was keen on taking a gander at a house he accepted was deserted.

"I simply needed to see the house," Kamau told Fox 5 Atlanta. "I really do apologize to the proprietors. I thought it was deserted."

Sources told Fox 5 Atlanta that the land owner held Kamau at gunpoint until cops showed up. Police have not affirmed this case.

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South Fulton Squad car

The city hall leader of South Fulton, Georgia, was captured Saturday morning subsequent to going into a house he says he erroneously accepted was deserted. (City of South Fulton Police)

As officials were accompanying the chairman to a police cruiser, the chairman said he is sorry "for the negative consideration that this is brought to our city."

"I trust that the focus on our city right presently will feature a portion of the disparities that have been occurring," he told Fox 5 Atlanta.