UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in 'brazen, targeted attack' outside NYC hotel

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who lives in Minnesota, was fatally shot in New York City Wednesday morning, with police calling this a "brazen, targeted attack." 

80-year-old missing DeKalb County woman found dead, police say

An 80-year-old DeKalb County woman who has been missing for several weeks has been found deceased, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

Shoplifter arrested at Walmart's 'Shop with a Cop' event, leaving police stunned

Police in Chesterfield County, Virginia, were shocked when a suspected shoplifter attempted to steal $1,400 worth of items during a “Shop With a Cop" event at Walmart.

U.S. offers $15M for arrest of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho"

The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamines, authorities say.

Rockdale County issues warning after shootout involving illegal street racing

Rockdale County deputies are sending a clear message to anyone considering illegal street racing in their area: reckless driving will not be tolerated.

Maryland duo busted using shop vac to steal quarters from air compressors

Authorities in Gordon County have arrested two Maryland men accused of stealing coins from coin-operated air compressors at local convenience stores.

Flowery Branch man sentenced for stealing over $1.2M from Mars Wrigley in fraud case

Prosecutors say the Flowery Branch man defrauded his employer out of more than $1.2 million and used the money to pay for UGA football tickets, supplies for a local high school team, and more.

Clayton County middle school math teacher arrested in College Park

A Clayton County middle school math teacher is under investigation after he was reportedly arrested and charged with a felony in College Park.

Family escapes burning home in DeKalb County

The flames shooting out of the DeKalb County home were so intense, firefighters say they had to retreat at one point for their own safety.

Police warning about fake parking tickets in downtown Atlanta

If you get a parking ticket in Atlanta, you may want to give it a closer look. Atlanta police say scammers are using fake tickets to try to steal money from unsuspecting drivers.

UGA baseball staffer arrested on DUI charge

A staffer with UGA's baseball team is now facing multiple charges after he was reportedly arrested while behind the wheel over the weekend.

OJ Simpson case: No confession found on thumb drives, police say

Police say they “did not locate any information of evidentiary value" after being asked by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to search several thumb drives that investigators believed might contain a confession from OJ Simpson.

Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister withdraws from President-elect Trump's DEA nomination

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said he's withdrawing from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to head the Drug Enforcement Administration. 

2 shot, 1 killed in South Fulton neighborhood

Police are investigating a shooting in a South Fulton neighborhood that left one person dead and another in critical condition in a hospital.

Convicted UGA campus murderer Jose Ibarra files motion for new trial

Attorneys for Jose Ibarra, who was convicted last month in the deadly attack on 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on UGA's campus, are asking for a new trial.