Atlanta Police Department

APD deploys cutting-edge 911 tech ahead of World Cup

May 8, 2026 6:22pm EDT

The system allows victims in crisis to text 911 when they are unable to speak, and silence is the only safe option.

2 Atlanta police officers placed on leave over incident

May 5, 2026 7:01am EDT

The Atlanta Police Department says it is investigating two officers and has placed them on leave following an incident at the Bulls, Bands and Barrels event last weekend at Gas South Arena.

Family pleads for help finding 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite

April 30, 2026 5:06pm EDT

Loved ones are pleading for the community's help to find 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite, who vanished from the Regency Trace neighborhood on Monday night.

Atlanta City Council passes resolutions to monitor ICE activity

April 28, 2026 7:27pm EDT

Atlanta City Council members passed two resolutions to monitor and record ICE activities within city limits.

3 indicted in Atlanta Public Safety Training Center contractor attack

April 23, 2026 5:27pm EDT

Three out-of-state individuals have been indicted for allegedly attacking a contractor’s office in Cobb County linked to the so-called "cop city."

Atlanta police seize 1,200 pounds of marijuana in warehouse raid

April 21, 2026 4:25pm EDT

Atlanta police shut down a massive illegal marijuana market involving vendors from 11 states.

Drunk driver hits police car in Midtown, police say

April 17, 2026 10:50am EDT

An off-duty Atlanta officer was hospitalized Friday after his patrol car was struck by a driver who was allegedly twice the legal alcohol limit.

Video shows arrest of babysitter accused in toddler's death

April 15, 2026 5:33pm EDT

Atlanta police have released body camera footage showing the arrest of a 71-year-old babysitter accused in the death of 3-year-old Armani Lyons.

APD floods Piedmont Park with police for Dogwood Festival

April 10, 2026 6:41pm EDT

Atlanta police are increasing patrols at Piedmont Park for the Dogwood Festival after a recent fatal shooting.

'764' network: Chilling warning for families about online predators

April 9, 2026 6:53pm EDT

The FBI and Atlanta Police Department are combining resources to combat a violent, nihilistic extremist network known as 764.

Police release photos of Piedmont Park shooting persons of interest

April 8, 2026 2:12pm EDT

Atlanta police have released photos of multiple individuals who are persons of interest in a deadly shooting at Piedmont Park on Saturday.

Atlanta event policies questioned after fatal Piedmont Park shooting

April 7, 2026 11:13pm EDT

After a weekend shooting in Piedmont Park resulted in the death of a 16-year-old, people who live there want to see change.

Gun violence devastates Atlanta on Easter weekend

April 5, 2026 1:14pm EDT

Gun violence rocked the city of Atlanta this Easter weekend, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured.

Man shot near Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark in Atlanta

April 4, 2026 11:17am EDT

Atlanta police are investigating a Friday night shooting near the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark that left a 25-year-old man hospitalized.

Two women arrested after illegal nightclub bust in SW Atlanta

April 2, 2026 1:33pm EDT

Two women are facing charges after Atlanta police shut down an unlicensed nightclub operating in southwest Atlanta following months of complaints from neighbors.

3 killed in violent 48 hours across Atlanta, police say

April 1, 2026 8:37pm EDT

Atlanta police responded to four separate shootings between Monday and Tuesday, resulting in three fatalities.

Troopers arrest man accused in deadly Atlanta triple shooting

March 31, 2026 9:30pm EDT

Georgia State Patrol troopers captured a suspected shooter in Coweta County on Tuesday night following a deadly triple shooting at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.