Commerce Man Charged with Kidnapping

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Commerce man stemming from a home invasion case last month.

According to AccessNorth Georgia, the incident happened on Allen Road on April 28.  Sheriff Janis Mangum said his deputies responded to the home following a 911 hang up.

Two victims told authorities they were attacked while they were asleep in bed.  Investigators believe 23 year old Jeffrey Demetric Dempson forced his way into the home through a window.

The say he allegedly tried to drag a female victim from the home before he left.   Dempson is charged with kidnapping, burglary and two counts of battery.   He is being held in the Jackson County Jail without bond.