National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty, faces death penalty

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., pleaded not guilty Tuesday to new federal charges that make the case death penalty-eligible.

Stalking suspect jailed after Sandy Springs police chase

Sandy Springs police officers captured a man accused of aggravated stalking last week after a 95 mph chase through the area, according to the police department.

Clark Atlanta student murder: Court allows sexual assault evidence

The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a lower court's ruling, allowing prosecutors to introduce evidence of an alleged sexual assault in an upcoming Atlanta murder trial over the death of Clark Atlanta student Alexis Crawford.

Retired Atlanta officer may have died from medical emergency

A retired Atlanta police officer who was found dead in his own driveway over the weekend may have died from a medical emergency, according to the Clayton County Police Department.

5 shot Monday night during party in Lithonia, police say

Officers swarmed a Lithonia neighborhood on Monday evening after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.

Pregnant DeKalb mother killed in 'targeted shooting,' family says

A 23-year-old pregnant mother and her unborn son were killed after a shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex early Tuesday morning.

Shooting on Young Road leaves 1 injured in Lithonia

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting at a Lithonia home that occurred on Monday evening.

Aunt pleads for help finding missing nephew with autism, ADHD

A 20-year-old man diagnosed with autism and ADHD disappeared from a Lithonia group home, sparking a search response.

Gunman sought after 14-year-old killed in SE Atlanta shooting

A gunman killed a 14-year-old boy behind a southeast Atlanta strip mall early Sunday morning, leaving neighbors in deep grief as investigators search for suspects.

Man arrested at Vine City Station for May MARTA stabbing

MARTA police arrested a 36-year-old man on Monday following a late-May stabbing at the Georgia State Station that left a victim hospitalized with multiple wounds.

Hall Sheriff Gerald Couch returning to work after DUI, attorney says

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch will return to active duty on Tuesday following a multi-month suspension sparked by driving under the influence charges, according to his legal counsel.

Johns Creek attorney sentenced to prison for tax evasion

A Johns Creek attorney will serve more than a year in federal prison after concealing his income to evade nearly $1.5 million in personal income taxes, according to federal prosecutors.

Fleeing Gwinnett driver fights officer over taser during arrest

A fleeing driver nearly ran over a woman who jumped from his moving car before he fought an officer during a chaotic arrest in Gwinnett County.