A Georgia family mourning the loss of their father is now entangled in a property dispute after alleged squatters moved into their late parents’ DeKalb County home just one day before it was set to be sold, and promoted a so-called VIP pool party at the residence.
The property on Crestknoll Circle drew attention last May after a flyer began circulating on social media advertising an “indoor pool party.” DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office quickly responded, placing deputies on patrol around the property. The party never occurred — likely deterred by law enforcement presence — but the ordeal left neighbors and the grieving family frustrated.
“It’s just the audacity to promote it,” said neighbor Myles Willis. “Early in the morning, I saw a stream of people coming out, loud music, people all over the place — very abnormal for this neighborhood.”
Kevin Oliver and his siblings say they had just lost their father when individuals unlawfully entered the family’s home the next day and began squatting. The property, already under contract with new buyers, became the center of a legal and emotional battle.
“We haven’t even been able to fully grieve,” Oliver said. “Hopefully, this will all be over soon, and we can go back to being a nice, quiet neighborhood.”
One of the alleged squatters, Dontarious Issac, is no stranger to law enforcement. Issac turned himself in on Friday in connection with an unrelated criminal case. In 2024, he was convicted for using a drone to smuggle contraband into Georgia prisons and sentenced to five years, with time served counting toward his sentence. Probation conditions included avoiding drugs, alcohol, weapons, and notifying officials of address changes.
Documents list Issac’s last known address as a Marietta apartment complex, yet he was allegedly residing at the Crestknoll home and was reportedly armed when approached by the Olivers.
“That person came to the door with a rifle,” Kevin Oliver said.
Issac is now in custody at the Greene County Jail.
In response to the incident, the Olivers filed a squatters affidavit under Georgia’s newly passed Squatter Reform Act, which allows law enforcement to criminally cite unauthorized occupants for trespassing. A DeKalb County incident report confirms the alleged squatters have been cited in this case.
Law enforcement and code enforcement were also seen at the Crestknoll property earlier in May, alongside a U-Haul truck, but instead of hosting the pool party at the disputed home, social media videos show that the event was relocated to an upscale residence elsewhere.
Several of the alleged squatters reportedly have criminal histories related to similar offenses.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says it is committed to maintaining patrols, and deputies will remain stationed at the Crestknoll property.
