Police in shootout responding to person held against their will in DeKalb; suspect injured
DeKalb County police were out in force at a Lithonia neighborhood on Friday morning.
Raid in Gwinnett County causes unease
A late-night law enforcement operation at a Lilburn-area strip mall sparked confusion and fear among Hispanic residents who rushed to the scene believing it might be an immigration raid.
Kidnapped from his home, father found shot 17 times with hands duct taped together...
SNELLVILLE, Ga. — What happened to a 28-year-old Gwinnett County father back in July unfolded in just a few violent hours, beginning inside his home and ending in a church parking lot miles away. Oscar Cruz was taken from his house on Gin Blossom Circle around 1 a.m. on...
Masked officers raid Lilburn-area plaza, sparking community concern
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A late-night law enforcement operation at a Lilburn-area strip mall sparked confusion and fear among Hispanic residents who rushed to the scene believing it might be an immigration raid. What we know:. Unmarked vehicles and officers wearing masks and ballistic vests arrived at the Indian Trail...
So Sickening: Autopsy Shows Atlanta Police Officer Shot Black Man In The Back 17...
Atlanta Police Department officers have been accused of numerous questionable shootings in recent years including the controversial shooting of Rayshard Brooks during the summer of social justice in June 2020. Sadly, not much has changed since then and the local news is reporting another police killing that appears...
Suspect arrested in deadly Halloween gas station shooting
DECATUR, Ga. — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a Halloween shooting at a Decatur gas station that left one man dead. Cortez Florence, 22, of Snellville was taken into custody Thursday at an apartment complex off South Hairston Road, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Florence is...
Former North Fulton nurse accused of stealing from patients indicted for elder abuse
A former nurse from Metro Atlanta, Stephanie Phillips-Siwiec, has been indicted on charges of elder abuse and theft, following allegations of stealing from patients at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital.
Family says non-verbal 7-year-old assaulted on DeKalb school bus
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County family says they are devastated after learning their 7-year-old non-verbal son with autism was sexually assaulted by another minor on a school bus. DeKalb school officials say the incident is under investigation. What they're saying:. The parents told FOX 5 they are heartbroken...
He Bought Land to Build a Community Ranch. Then Fulton County Seized His Horses.
Ten years ago, Brandon “Brannu” Fulton bought 27 acres of land for $150,000 on the corner of Butner Road and Camp Creek Parkway in what was then unincorporated Fulton County. He wanted a space where he could spend his days in nature and ride horses. Fulton, 44, credits...
Repeat offender seen in Kirkwood neighborhood arrested, charged with felony aggravated stalking
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A repeat offender who Kirkwood neighbors said has returned to terrorize them is now back in jail. DeKalb County records show Stroud has dozens of misdemeanor convictions over decades for trespassing and stalking. Now county court records show Stroud is being charged with...

















