Intense Debate: Father Abducted from Home and Found Shot 17 Times with Bound Hands...
WXIA 11 Alive - 11/21/2025 04:56:00 AM. The recent murder of Oscar Cruz, a 28-year-old father, has sparked widespread discussion and speculation. Cruz was kidnapped from his home by Raymond Cooper and Michael Golden, who then proceeded to rob him, drive him to a church, and shoot him 17 times. Both suspects are now...
Cherokee County’s Alert App Hit by Cyberattack as Severe Weather is Expected
Cherokee County’s emergency alert app was knocked offline by hackers just as severe weather threatens the area today. What’s Happening: CodeRED, the county’s mass notification system, was hit by a targeted cyberattack from an organized criminal group. The system is currently down. What’s Important: Cherokee County...
Donations sought for family of Canton woman killed in crash
A fundraiser has been set up for the family of a Cherokee County woman who died in a car crash Nov. 18 to help pay for funeral arrangements. Shana Richardson, 58, of Canton, was killed in a car crash on Bells Ferry Road near Alex Way in Cherokee County, according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said...
Video captures Amazon delivery driver damaging property in Buford
BUFORD, Ga. - A homeowner is seeking answers after surveillance footage captured an Amazon delivery driver running over a brick pillar on his property and driving away Sunday afternoon. What they're saying:. Security video shows the driver striking the pillar shortly after delivering a package, then briefly returning...
Buford man charged with false imprisonment in Hall Co.
A Buford man remains in the Hall County Jail without bond on charges including false imprisonment stemming from a domestic violence incident at his home early Friday morning. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a call about a physical domestic dispute at a house in the 4900 block of Peachtree...
Forsyth County firefighter gets second chance with new kidney from sister
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Forsyth County firefighter who has been fighting kidney disease since May has received a lifesaving gift from his sister. Chris Stancel, who has served his community as a firefighter and first responder for 25 years, was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney disease caused by a rare genetic condition....
Georgia authorities seize over 700 kilos of meth in two operations
FULTON/HALL COUNTIES, Ga. (WJBF) – In two separate operations, over 700 kilograms of methamphetamine were seized in the state of Georgia. In Hall County, Georgia, narcotics investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Special Investigations Unit (SIU), with assistance from FBI – Atlanta, last week...
Roswell Residents Rally for Mayoral Candidate Mary Robichaux Amidst Early Voting
As early voting unfolds this week, the residents of Roswell are reminded of the importance of every vote. A historical reference to the mayoral race 16 years ago, where the incumbent mayor narrowly escaped defeat by a margin of 70 votes, underscores the significance of each vote. The current mayoral race sees Mary...
Surveillance video catches thief dodging employees as he tries to rob restaurant
Surveillance video captured a burglary suspect dodging employees while attempting to steal from a restaurant on Britt Road in Gwinnett County. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 13, with the suspect leaving empty-handed. The suspect targeted the cash register and maneuvered through the restaurant to avoid...
Stone Mountain Man Convicted of Malice Murder in 2022 Domestic Shooting Death
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. – A Gwinnett County jury has convicted 39-year-old Edward Rodley Smith, Jr. of malice murder for the October 2022 shooting death of 33-year-old Breana Marie Rogers. Smith was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. According to investigators, Rogers had been staying with...

















