Texas woman sentenced to 5 years for $49K scam targeting Buford couple

Audrey Michelle Townsend was sentenced to 20 years, with five years in prison, for scamming a Buford couple out of $49,000 through a banking scheme.

Gun fired into toilet at Gwinnett elementary; superintendent responds

Parents are concerned about the 24-hour delay in notification regarding a firearm incident at a Gwinnett County elementary school.

Road Rage on Highway 166: Two young girls injured in Atlanta shooting

A suspect is in custody after two girls were grazed by a bullet in what police say was a road rage shooting on Highway 166 on Friday morning.

Canton man identified in fatal I-75 hit-and-run; arrest warrant issued

Police have now identified the driver accused of striking and killing tractor-trailer operator Terrell Lowdermilk during a hit-and-run crash on I-75 and have secured a warrant for his arrest.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation

The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.

ATVs, dirt bikes stolen from Atlanta storage units, police say

Atlanta police are searching for a group of thieves who made off with multiple ATVs and dirt bikes after breaking into multiple storage units.

Man wanted in deadly shooting on Collier Drive arrested in Cobb County

Tije Sorells has been arrested in Cobb County and faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a felony.

Officer David Rose to be honored in Atlanta's Finest 5K race this weekend

Atlanta’s Finest 5K will donate all proceeds to support the family of Officer David Rose, who was killed in the line of duty in an attack on the CDC Atlanta.

Man who faked his own death found guilty of rape in Utah

A man who reportedly faked his own death then fled to Europe to avoid rape charges was convicted of sexually assaulting his former girlfriend in Utah.

No charges for Florida JSO officer in arrest of man punched, dragged from his car

Prosecutors declined to charge Jacksonville Officer D. Bowers, saying his actions during the arrest of William McNeil were lawful. Despite viral video showing violence, officials cited bodycam footage showing McNeil ignored commands. McNeil’s lawyers criticized the decision and called for a federal investigation.