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George II

(67,782 posts)
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 12:22 PM Jun 2020

Arrest warrant issued for suspect accused of setting Wendy's on fire

Source: WSBTV Atlanta

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Fire Investigators have identified one of the suspects accused in setting a Wendy's on fire during protests last weekend.

The department said Saturday that a warrant has been issued for Natalie White. Arson investigators released images earlier this week of a woman they have now identified as White.

We are working to get a copy of the arrest warrant. Stay with Channel 2 Action News and WSBTV.com for the latest.

Read more: https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/warrant-issued-woman-accused-wendys-fire/DQLUU6YEVZGQ7EOD7KE3M6G5UU/#:~:text=ATLANTA%20%E2%80%94%20Atlanta%20Fire%20Investigators%20have,have%20now%20identified%20as%20White.



Additional story earlier this week:

New photos released to find woman accused of starting Wendy's fire during protests

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Fire Department released new images from its investigation into a Wendy's fire during protests Saturday night.

The fire destroyed the fast-food restaurant off University Avenue, where 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed by an Atlanta officer. The investigation into his death is ongoing.

Atlanta police previously released photos of two women connected to the fire. Today, fire officials released clearer photos of one of the women.

Chief Fire Investigator James Oliver said the fire was started in multiple locations using everything from homemade blow torches to fireworks.

There are multiple suspects but quality photos are only available of two of them, according to Oliver.

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/new-photos-released-find-women-accused-starting-wendys-fire-during-protests/ZYFTU2DABRCDDHSDJQOBIGDBXM/
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Arrest warrant issued for suspect accused of setting Wendy's on fire (Original Post) George II Jun 2020 OP
White female. onecaliberal Jun 2020 #1
Yes. Female not important but WHITE! Most of the trouble in Minneapolis and other places.... George II Jun 2020 #3
The gender is an interesting detail. Two white women from upstate NY traveled to Bklyn lapucelle Jun 2020 #8
The only organized 'Antifa' seems to be Trump supporters showing up with their spray paint, Molotov keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #15
Some with links to MPD. paleotn Jun 2020 #12
Bunch of white troublemakers in ... reACTIONary Jun 2020 #22
Wish I could have seen her face when she saw her images on TV Obvious85 Jun 2020 #2
Reminds me of the fellow arrested for looting while in blackface IronLionZion Jun 2020 #4
That's horrible. What city was that in? N/T lapucelle Jun 2020 #6
That was Toronto Gore1FL Jun 2020 #18
Good catch! Put him in the cell with the brothers. keithbvadu2 Jun 2020 #10
The brothers? n/t cigsandcoffee Jun 2020 #40
Good. There's a huge difference between an arsonist and a protester. lapucelle Jun 2020 #5
they are both arsonists if they are setting fires Skittles Jun 2020 #24
Can't wait to hear her (and the others involved) justification for this act of terrorism groundloop Jun 2020 #7
I hope they turn out to be maga'ers KS Toronado Jun 2020 #9
Or Agent Provocateur? If so, for whom? n/t MarcA Jun 2020 #11
They won't reveal their true intentions RhodeIslandOne Jun 2020 #27
Is this her? Gore1FL Jun 2020 #13
No LeftInTX Jun 2020 #14
I am glad it wasn't her. Gore1FL Jun 2020 #16
so white White - just cannot make this shit up... bringthePaine Jun 2020 #17
There's speculation that the woman was Brooks GF Kaleva Jun 2020 #19
Brooks was married though, right? Still could be true though. nt oldsoftie Jun 2020 #20
CNN is now reporting that the woman may have had a "relationship" with Brooks.... George II Jun 2020 #21
It is still wrong JonLP24 Jun 2020 #38
Correct*, CNN and Fox and several other news outlets have made the "connection" but... George II Jun 2020 #39
Another white person. So far all the identified suspects have been white. tblue37 Jun 2020 #23
Reports are that she was Brooks' girlfriend. nt Raine Jun 2020 #26
Apparently she's the one who left Brooks off at Wendy's. nt Raine Jun 2020 #25
. melman Jun 2020 #28
We are also coming out of a time EllieBC Jun 2020 #29
Anyone know if "Midwest People's History" has a track record of being genuine? muriel_volestrangler Jun 2020 #30
You're not convinced of what? melman Jun 2020 #32
Yes indeed, I've seen the video a number of times, even before Saturday when the arrest warrant... George II Jun 2020 #36
Oh look who's here again melman Jun 2020 #37
Did you happen to see who posted the OP in the first place? Are you now upset that I posted.... George II Jun 2020 #41
"my OWN thread" melman Jun 2020 #42
That's the terminology people here on DU use in reference to OPs they post and in which they respond George II Jun 2020 #43
This isn't about you melman Jun 2020 #45
Nobody said it was, but you're objecting to me posting in a thread started by me.... George II Jun 2020 #47
If it is George's opening post then he gets a notice when you post Cary Jun 2020 #46
Plus it was posted on Saturday, sat dormant for two days until he decided to respond to me.... George II Jun 2020 #48
Adding information to an existing thread is not "responding'' to you melman Jun 2020 #49
Except that you didn't add any information. That "added" information was already posted.... George II Jun 2020 #50
Yes I actually did melman Jun 2020 #51
There is no more information provided. George Costanza would have some great advice.... George II Jun 2020 #56
Facts say otherwise: George II Jun 2020 #61
Except that you didn't add any information. None. Zero. George II Jun 2020 #54
You responded to the OP. sheshe2 Jun 2020 #57
This message was self-deleted by its author George II Jun 2020 #60
Lol. MrsCoffee Jun 2020 #63
Strains credulity Cary Jun 2020 #53
IKR? George II Jun 2020 #55
... NurseJackie Jun 2020 #44
I'm not convinced that being his girlfriend makes it OK to burn down the Wendy's muriel_volestrangler Jun 2020 #52
There's practically nothing on the internet about them, they don't have a website... George II Jun 2020 #35
That Sounds Awfully Like A Troll, Sir The Magistrate Jun 2020 #62
Plus it was basically a rehash of the reports from Saturday - an arrest warrant was issued... George II Jun 2020 #64
We know..... George II Jun 2020 #31
That individual states ''CNN reporting the woman may have had a relationship..." melman Jun 2020 #33
No it hasn't. Did you read the article from "The Hill" that Midwest People's History referenced? George II Jun 2020 #34
If she is the person who committed arson she deserves the time she will get. GulfCoast66 Jun 2020 #58
Yes, I agree. Interesting that the Atlanta Police haven't said anything since Saturday.... George II Jun 2020 #59

George II

(67,782 posts)
3. Yes. Female not important but WHITE! Most of the trouble in Minneapolis and other places....
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 12:38 PM
Jun 2020

....was started by whites, most likely republican/trump operatives.

lapucelle

(18,040 posts)
8. The gender is an interesting detail. Two white women from upstate NY traveled to Bklyn
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 12:53 PM
Jun 2020

with the makings for molotov cocktails. One assembled a makeshift bomb and lobbed it at a police car with cops in it.

https://www.pix11.com/news/local-news/brooklyn/2-upstate-ny-women-face-federal-charges-for-throwing-molotov-cocktail-at-police-van-officials

keithbvadu2

(36,369 posts)
15. The only organized 'Antifa' seems to be Trump supporters showing up with their spray paint, Molotov
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 01:32 PM
Jun 2020

The only organized 'Antifa' seems to be Trump supporters showing up with their spray paint, Molotov cocktails, or guns, pretending to be protesters.

And now Trumpsters pretending to be part of BLM protests.

paleotn

(17,781 posts)
12. Some with links to MPD.
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 01:03 PM
Jun 2020

Trash their own city to justify beating the shit out of protesters. There's no despicable act these assholes won't descend to.

lapucelle

(18,040 posts)
5. Good. There's a huge difference between an arsonist and a protester.
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 12:40 PM
Jun 2020

Hijacking a protest in order to serve an antisocial agenda is disgusting.

groundloop

(11,488 posts)
7. Can't wait to hear her (and the others involved) justification for this act of terrorism
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 12:42 PM
Jun 2020

According to fire department investigators there were multiple fires started simultaneously with items ranging from torches to fireworks. I have to wonder if Ms. White and the others involved were hoping to make the peaceful protesters look bad, whether they felt arson was a viable means of protesting, or if they were simply thugs looking to have some 'fun'.

Gore1FL

(21,034 posts)
16. I am glad it wasn't her.
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 01:33 PM
Jun 2020

There was a similarity in the eyes with seemingly sane lady with the same name in the article.

Thanks!

Kaleva

(36,147 posts)
19. There's speculation that the woman was Brooks GF
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 03:13 PM
Jun 2020

"Randy Travis, of Fox 5, wrote on Facebook, “Atlanta Fire Rescue investigators believe they’ve identified the woman in this photo who was seen helping set fire to the Wendy’s in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting. They say she’s 29-year-old Natalie White of Gwinnett County. Interestingly, that’s also the name of the girl friend Brooks repeatedly told APD officers had just dropped him off that night at the Wendy’s. We’ve been unable to confirm it’s the same person. We talked to White’s mother Friday and asked whether her daughter knew Brooks. She refused to comment and ended the conversation. AFRD is asking if anyone knows White’s whereabouts to call 404-577-TIPS or the arson tip line 1-800-292-5804.”"

https://heavy.com/news/2020/06/natalie-white/

George II

(67,782 posts)
21. CNN is now reporting that the woman may have had a "relationship" with Brooks....
Sat Jun 20, 2020, 03:47 PM
Jun 2020

If true that's not good, it will only reinforce what the right wing has been crowing about. Really sucks.

But Atlanta Police have declined to answer questions about that presumed relationship.

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
38. It is still wrong
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 04:00 PM
Jun 2020

But I can at least sympathize if she was the GF. Anyone else there is really no excuse for arson.

Still though she should probably be charged. Someone could have got hurt.

George II

(67,782 posts)
39. Correct*, CNN and Fox and several other news outlets have made the "connection" but...
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 04:11 PM
Jun 2020

...the Atlanta Police Department has never confirmed any connection between this woman and Mr. Brooks. But none of the news outlets have said anything further since Saturday, probably thinking they may have jumped the gun. Except of course for Fox News.

Apparently "Natalie White" is a somewhat common name in Atlanta.

It's just a bizarre twist on a truly tragic incident, and that connection has been left dormant since Saturday.

*Just reread my post - I didn't mean "correct" regarding the report on Saturday but your post was correct. Could be confusing.

EllieBC

(2,961 posts)
29. We are also coming out of a time
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 02:45 PM
Jun 2020

when we were trying to encourage people to snitch. Remember DeBlasio’s snitch line for people not social distancing? You know that would have unfairly targeted minority communities.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,154 posts)
30. Anyone know if "Midwest People's History" has a track record of being genuine?
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 03:12 PM
Jun 2020

Joined Twitter in 2014, I can find tweets from 2019 (featuring cops and cute animals), but nothing that indicates it's anything more than a Twitter account.

And "snitches" implies that it's OK to burn down the Wendy's. I'm not convinced.

 

melman

(7,681 posts)
32. You're not convinced of what?
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 03:26 PM
Jun 2020

That this woman was his girlfriend?

Then watch the video. He says her name several times.



eta: removed video. didn't want to link the twitter account it was on. Video is genuine but you'll have to find it yourself.

George II

(67,782 posts)
36. Yes indeed, I've seen the video a number of times, even before Saturday when the arrest warrant...
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 03:54 PM
Jun 2020

...was issued.

"Are you trying to make this about yourself?"

In case you were wondering:

https://www.whitepages.com/name/Natalie-White/Atlanta-GA?fs=1&l=Atlanta%2C+GA&q=Natalie+White

Natalie White in Atlanta, GA

We found 46 records for Natalie White in Atlanta, GA. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records.
 

melman

(7,681 posts)
37. Oh look who's here again
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 03:58 PM
Jun 2020

The one who pounces on every post I make but accuses me of following them around.

George II

(67,782 posts)
41. Did you happen to see who posted the OP in the first place? Are you now upset that I posted....
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 04:34 PM
Jun 2020

....in my OWN thread?

By the way, this thread has been pretty much dormant until you decided to resurrect it (and you hadn't posted in it until this afternoon). Wonder why?

George II

(67,782 posts)
43. That's the terminology people here on DU use in reference to OPs they post and in which they respond
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 04:45 PM
Jun 2020
 

melman

(7,681 posts)
45. This isn't about you
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 04:53 PM
Jun 2020

Do you not understand there are bigger issues involved here than you and "your" threads? Please.



ps. And not for nothing but you know perfectly well if I'd started a new thread you'd have complained about that.

George II

(67,782 posts)
47. Nobody said it was, but you're objecting to me posting in a thread started by me....
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 04:57 PM
Jun 2020

Who does that?

"And not for nothing but you know perfectly well if I'd started a new thread you'd have complained about that."


Rather presumptuous.

Cary

(11,746 posts)
46. If it is George's opening post then he gets a notice when you post
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 04:57 PM
Jun 2020

You knew that but then you accuse George of following you.

That doesn't pass the smell test.

George II

(67,782 posts)
48. Plus it was posted on Saturday, sat dormant for two days until he decided to respond to me....
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 05:20 PM
Jun 2020

....and then when I reply he complains that I'm "following him around".

George II

(67,782 posts)
50. Except that you didn't add any information. That "added" information was already posted....
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 05:32 PM
Jun 2020

...in that thread on Saturday.

Next?

 

melman

(7,681 posts)
51. Yes I actually did
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 05:44 PM
Jun 2020

Perhaps you should read the quoted tweet and think about what it says. You might find it introduces a point of view not previously expressed. One I found interesting and relevant. Which is why I posted it.


Or maybe you won't. Either way it still not a "response to you"


And with that I am done here. Toodle-oo!

George II

(67,782 posts)
56. There is no more information provided. George Costanza would have some great advice....
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 06:30 PM
Jun 2020

...for Jerry Seinfeld in a situation like this.

sheshe2

(83,354 posts)
57. You responded to the OP.
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 07:49 PM
Jun 2020

Therefore since it was Georges Op/thread you were responding to him. Ops get kicked when one responds. You did.

Response to melman (Reply #49)

muriel_volestrangler

(101,154 posts)
52. I'm not convinced that being his girlfriend makes it OK to burn down the Wendy's
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 05:55 PM
Jun 2020

when the police are the problem, not the crime scene. I don't think saying that someone is a "snitch" for giving information about an alleged arsonist is a good idea, or that the account saying it has the best interests of "Midwest People" at heart.

George II

(67,782 posts)
35. There's practically nothing on the internet about them, they don't have a website...
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 03:50 PM
Jun 2020

...or contact information, or anything other than their twitter account. They have a barebones profile but they do say "DM for contributions".

They're certainly not Reuters or CNN or Associated Press!

And still nothing further from the Atlanta authorities since her name was mentioned on Saturday.

The Magistrate

(95,237 posts)
62. That Sounds Awfully Like A Troll, Sir
Tue Jun 23, 2020, 09:46 AM
Jun 2020

As for the content, there does not seem to be enough information available for any solid conclusion to be drawn. It might be helpful to know the location of the store where the surveillance footage was taken.

George II

(67,782 posts)
64. Plus it was basically a rehash of the reports from Saturday - an arrest warrant was issued...
Tue Jun 23, 2020, 10:07 AM
Jun 2020

...for someone named Natalie White, and it was speculated that she might be somehow related to Rayshard Brooks. Nothing new, and days later that still hasn't been confirmed - both points mentioned here on Saturday. But apparently some want to run with speculation that has yet to be proven.

BTW, there are 46 documented residents of Atlanta with the name Natalie White!

 

melman

(7,681 posts)
33. That individual states ''CNN reporting the woman may have had a relationship..."
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 03:29 PM
Jun 2020

It's now been confirmed.

George II

(67,782 posts)
34. No it hasn't. Did you read the article from "The Hill" that Midwest People's History referenced?
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 03:43 PM
Jun 2020

My guess is no.

George II

(67,782 posts)
59. Yes, I agree. Interesting that the Atlanta Police haven't said anything since Saturday....
Mon Jun 22, 2020, 10:36 PM
Jun 2020

At this point, no one knows what the real story is.

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