Man Arrested After Attempted Child Abduction in Roopville

Nicholas Gosdin, a white male with blonde hair, was arrested Friday, July 4, 2025, after allegedly attempting to abduct a 10-year-old girl from her front porch in Roopville. He was detained by a citizen after fleeing the scene, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to a residence on Old Highway 27 South at approximately 4:50 p.m. after receiving a report of an attempted child abduction. While deputies were en route, they learned that the suspect had fled on foot. Before fleeing, Gosdin reportedly approached a nearby elderly resident, attempting to gain entry to their home. When denied, he was confronted by the child’s parents and ran.

A witness followed Gosdin in a vehicle as he ran toward the roundabout in Roopville and into a wooded area near the baseball fields at Roopville Elementary School. There, a citizen detained him until law enforcement arrived. Deputies took Gosdin into custody and identified him.

According to multiple witnesses, including the victim’s parents, the 10-year-old female victim was sitting on her front porch when Gosdin approached and made physical contact. The victim later told investigators that Gosdin initiated a conversation about construction materials in an apparent attempt to lure her off the porch. When she refused, he allegedly grabbed both of her arms and attempted to restrain her. The child was able to break free and run inside to alert her family, prompting their swift response.

Neither the victim nor any witnesses were familiar with Gosdin or knew why he was in the area.

Gosdin was transported to the Carroll County Jail and charged with Simple Battery, Cruelty to Children, False Imprisonment, and Kidnapping. He appeared before a magistrate judge on Monday, July 7, 2025, and was denied bond.

Due to the sensitive nature of the case and to protect the identity of the minor victim, no further information about the child will be released.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is actively investigating this case. Anyone who may have seen Gosdin in the area or has video footage (such as home surveillance or doorbell cameras) is urged to contact Investigator Ametrice Jackson at 770-830-5916 or via email at ajackson@carrollsheriffga.gov.