Arrest / Traffic Fatality - 300 block Spring Road

James Bernard has been arrested in connection with the fatal single
vehicle crash that occurred September 25, 2025, on the 300 block of Spring
Creek Road, which resulted in the death of Paula Soens.

Bernard (DOB: 04/26/1972) was taken into custody in the Atlanta area
earlier today on outstanding warrants for Vehicular Homicide, DUI, and
related charges. CPD’s Fugitive Unit, working with the U.S. Marshals
Service, located and arrested him.

He is currently being held at the Clayton County Jail in Georgia and is
awaiting extradition to the Hamilton County Jail.