Katt Williams Arrested in Georgia for, No Joke, Burglary

By PopEater Staff Posted Nov 9th 2009 11:47AM

'Friday After Next' comedian Katt Williams was arrested overnight after police say he broke into a home in suburban Atlanta and snatched various items including jewelry. Police have charged Williams with burglary and criminal trespassing, according to Coweta County Sheriff's Office Major James Yarbrough. He is being held there until a magistrate sets bond at an arraignment expected Monday afternoon.

Yarbrough outlined the incident to the press: On Sunday night, a homeowner in Newman, Ga. called police around 9 p.m. to report that Williams "gained entry by breaking into the home, and items were taken."

It's believed Williams is in Georgia working on a film, though there are no projects listed on his IMDB page. He lives in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Williams, whose real name is Micah S. Katt Williams, is known for his roles in the movies 'Friday After Next' and 'Norbit.' His comedy DVD, 'Katt Williams: Pimpadelic,' was no. 8 in the nation for sales during the week of Oct. 30, according to Nielsen/VideoScan.

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But lately the entertainer has gained as much attention for criminal troubles as for his quips.

He was briefly jailed last November after New York police who pull him over for driving without a license plate discovered three guns. Manhattan prosecutors dropped weapons charges in July after running into problems proving their case.

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Monday 09 November

By iso

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He's researchng new material

By Mini Con

You can take the player out the hood, but you can't take the hood.......
This guy wouldn't make a pimple on Richard Pryor's ass. Not a comedian and now not a burglar, he can sharpen his toilet cleaning skills in stir.

By Revered Jim

plaxico went to jail for 2 years for having one gun, this dirtbag got pulled over in Ny with 3 guns and he walks? whats up with that Manhattan DA?

By Rahema

I bet someone STOLE that items from Katt to begin with and he was going to get what was-is HIS!

By Tom Strauss

How many Black rappers and football players get in trouble doing drugs or stealing... or even dog fighting and getting paid millions? People keep them rich. When are you going to learn already??? Stop feeding these people! Just wait until they are the majority. Look at every State with a high population....CRIME and DEATH.

By zachary langley

that dude just looks like a major crack head. lol. who the heck smiles for their jail pictures

By Gary

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LEAVE IT TO AOL THIS IS WHAT CNN IS REPORTING

Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) -- Comedian Katt Williams was a guest -- not a burglar -- at the Georgia home he is now accused of breaking into with a crowbar, his lawyer told CNN.

The house, on a horse farm in rural west Georgia, is owned by record producer Barry Hankerson, according to the police report.

Williams has been living in the Coweta County, Georgia, home for nearly a month while filming a movie produced by Hankerson, attorney William Briggs said.

Williams, 38, was arrested early Monday after an employee of Hankerson's -- Daniel Paul Broach -- called police and reported Williams had broken into the home with a crowbar, the police report said.

A Coweta County magistrate set bail at $40,000 in a hearing Monday afternoon, which lawyers were working to post, Briggs said.

The police report said about $3,500 in jewelry and collectable coins were stolen, which his lawyer said "we absolutely deny."

"Mr. Williams wears more than that in jewelry on his person," Briggs said.

Briggs said Williams argued with the employee, prompting the burglary report.

Hankerson spoke with investigators Monday afternoon to assure them Williams had his permission to stay indefinitely in the home he was accused of burglarizing, Briggs said.

Alan Clarke, the Georgia lawyer who presented Williams in court, said Williams' bond papers were being prepared.

"The community and law enforcement have been very welcoming and kind to him," Clarke said. "This is a misunderstanding which will work out quickly."

By Common Sense

Thank you for posting the correct information. It makes a lot of people that have posted comments look really foolish.

By Lawrence

This is why I always hold off forming opinions. Thanks for posting this information.

By fishinsumbeach

I smell a Nobel prize coming.

By e

guarantee he was just gettin his stuff back. but, hes rich enuff to pay somebody to do that for him

By kpatl5@aol.com

Georgia -Black People Hmmmm!...Double Hmmmm!...I think I will wait until all the facts are in before I rush to judgement on whether Mr. Williams is guilty or not.

By holley

but i will say that if ccpd locked him up it was for a damn good reason, they're always on their job!!!! he make us blacks look bad, also i would like to retract my comment from earlier, ppl these days love to play on your damn computer. I love my coweta county police dept!!!! keep doin what you do sheriff yeager!!!!

Friday 13 November

By Jazzy Ma

What is going on with these celebrities, particularly Katt, today. At the height of your career, your do dumb stuff. All the money you make, you have to shell out for bail, lawyer fees, and fines. I wish y'all get it together. Say NO to DRUGS!

Sunday 21 February

By Comedian Michael Anthony

I can't believe Katt Williams would do something like this.But if Katt Williams need my help he can count on me.

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