Fired Milton police detective's wife defends him using Flock to track her

The wife of a fired Milton police detective is defending his actions, saying he only searched the Flock Safety database to track her car during life-threatening diabetic emergencies.

Toledo chemical leak causes evacuations after tank explosion

Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.

Walton County softball coach arrested, accused of grooming a minor

A softball coach at Loganville Christian Academy and a travel team leader faces criminal charges over alleged grooming of a minor.

Decomposed pet found on Cartersville doorstep, man arrested

A Cartersville man was arrested after police said he left his about to be ex-wife's dead, decomposed dog in a crate on her boyfriend's doorstep alongside a threatening message.

Clarke County jail officer arrested on kidnapping, battery charges

An 18-year-old probationary detention officer at the Clarke County Jail was fired and arrested Tuesday on multiple charges, including kidnapping and battery, police said. 

2 arrested, 2 kilos of fentanyl seized in Athens drug raids

Two men face felony drug trafficking charges after law enforcement officers seized two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine, and a firearm during raids at two Athens homes, according to police.

Minnesota wrong-way DWI stop: Woman arrested after .16% BAC

A wrong-way driver on a Minnesota highway ended up under arrest after a sergeant swerved to avoid a head-on crash.

13-year-old shot in Atlanta apartment: Multiple suspects sought

Atlanta police are searching for multiple suspects after a group allegedly opened fire on a southeast Atlanta apartment early Sunday morning, injuring a 13-year-old boy inside the home.

Why the family of a former GSU athlete is fighting to move him out of jail

The family of a former Georgia State University football standout is calling on state officials to transfer him from jail to a mental health facility following a campus arrest.

Roommate killed trying to stop suicide attempt in Coweta County

A 27-year-old Coweta County woman faces involuntary manslaughter charges after deputies said her roommate was fatally shot while trying to stop her from taking her own life.

New $25 million whistleblower program promises big payouts sooner, DOJ says

A new Justice Department whistleblower program promises big paydays to those who report certain federal healthcare offenses and fraud related to government programs and is designed to deliver a sizable chunk of those rewards much more quickly. 

Tampa rapper convicted of murder requests death sentence in letter to judge

A convicted killer in Tampa wrote a letter asking a judge to sentence him to death for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend's unborn child.

DOJ: Man used pandemic-relief money to buy Porsche, Corvette and luxury properties

A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate.

Atlanta Technical College shooting: Student who died identified

Authorities have identified a student who died following an accidental classroom shooting Monday morning at Atlanta Technical College as a 60-year-old man. 

Atlanta officers use phone call to resolve armed standoff

Atlanta police responded to a reported dispute involving a firearm Oct. 15 at a home on Ashby Terrace.

Officer's use of force ruled justified in fatal shooting of 1-year-old

Mississippi’s attorney general says a police officer’s use of force was justified in the fatal shooting of a Senatobia 1-year-old baby boy.