Atlanta wants to use COIVD relief money to find affordable housing for first responders
Some Atlanta City Council members are recommending using up to $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help police, fire, and correction officers with housing costs in the city.
Some Atlanta City Council members are recommending using up to $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help police, fire, and correction officers with housing costs in the city.
Video shows man take Atlanta police car on joyride, crash on tracks, officers rescue him from oncoming train
New video released by Atlanta police shows a suspect on a joyride in a patrol car who had to be rescued from an oncoming train after crashing onto railroad tracks.
New video released by Atlanta police shows a suspect on a joyride in a patrol car who had to be rescued from an oncoming train after crashing onto railroad tracks.
Woman wrongfully jailed for 5 months speaks with FOX 5
Juzema Goldring was behind bars for five months before she was allowed to go free. The Atlanta police incident began with the young woman and a friend being stopped for jaywalking.
Juzema Goldring was behind bars for five months before she was allowed to go free. The Atlanta police incident began with the young woman and a friend being stopped for jaywalking.
GBI: Gun found on protester was used to shoot trooper at future APD training site
A newly released photograph of a gun is the weapon state investigators say was used by a protester camped near the so-called “Cop City” training facility site to shoot a Georgia State Patrol trooper on Wednesday.
A newly released photograph of a gun is the weapon state investigators say was used by a protester camped near the so-called “Cop City” training facility site to shoot a Georgia State Patrol trooper on Wednesday.
Lawsuit filed by friend of Secoriea Turner's family targets former Atlanta mayor, police chief
The family friend who was driving when an 8-year-old girl in the vehicle was shot and killed at the same site where Rayshard Brooks was killed in the summer of 2020 has filed a lawsuit against the former Atlanta mayor, police chief and many others.
The family friend who was driving when an 8-year-old girl in the vehicle was shot and killed at the same site where Rayshard Brooks was killed in the summer of 2020 has filed a lawsuit against the former Atlanta mayor, police chief and many others.
Atlanta LGBTQ+ nightclubs holds active shooter training
Atlanta police held an active shooter and Stop the Bleed training at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Downtown Atlanta Tuesday evening.
Atlanta police held an active shooter and Stop the Bleed training at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Downtown Atlanta Tuesday evening.
Family of man killed during FBI raid celebrates murder charge against Atlanta officer, calls for conviction
Jimmy Atchison's family and loved ones demonstrated outside the Fulton County courthouse demanding justice for the man killed by a former Atlanta Police Department officer in 2019.
Jimmy Atchison's family and loved ones demonstrated outside the Fulton County courthouse demanding justice for the man killed by a former Atlanta Police Department officer in 2019.
Former Atlanta officer indicted in 2019 shooting death of suspect during raid
Sung Kim, a 26-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department, shot and killed 21-year-old Jimmy Atchison during a federal raid of a northwest Atlanta apartment complex, the indictment states.
Sung Kim, a 26-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department, shot and killed 21-year-old Jimmy Atchison during a federal raid of a northwest Atlanta apartment complex, the indictment states.
Atlanta officer hit by DUI suspect during chase recovering in hospital
An Atlanta Police officer is now awake and talking one week after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver while chasing another suspect.
An Atlanta Police officer is now awake and talking one week after he was hit by a suspected drunk driver while chasing another suspect.
Former Atlanta police officer sentenced for raping Cherokee County woman
Lionel Joseph Dely, 33, of Marietta, was sentenced late last month after being found guilty of rape and violation of oath by a public officer a month prior.
Lionel Joseph Dely, 33, of Marietta, was sentenced late last month after being found guilty of rape and violation of oath by a public officer a month prior.
Atlanta officer struck while driving motorcycle on I-75, police say
The Atlanta Police Department said an officer driving a motorcycle was injured in a crash on Interstate 75 on Thursday morning.
The Atlanta Police Department said an officer driving a motorcycle was injured in a crash on Interstate 75 on Thursday morning.
'Stop Cop City' vandals target Atlanta police SWAT property, officials say
"This goes beyond protesting," said Atlanta city councilman Michael Bond. "The city needs a strong response."
"This goes beyond protesting," said Atlanta city councilman Michael Bond. "The city needs a strong response."
Atlanta police to get 2 new helicopters, refurbishes 3rd for aviation unit
The Atlanta police officers who fight crime from the sky have been doing so with helicopters manufactured in the 1970s.
The Atlanta police officers who fight crime from the sky have been doing so with helicopters manufactured in the 1970s.
Atlanta police chief warns residents 'to remain vigilant' ahead of holidays
"You will see a strong visible presence of the police department on the ground, in the air with our air assets you will see a very visible presence out there, but you will also see many there are a lot of things you won't see that's at play by this police department," Schierbaum said
"You will see a strong visible presence of the police department on the ground, in the air with our air assets you will see a very visible presence out there, but you will also see many there are a lot of things you won't see that's at play by this police department," Schierbaum said
Atlanta police say tactics in fight against rising gang activity are working
This past summer was a busy one for law enforcement from Atlanta police special enforcement commander Ralph Woolfolk’s perspective.
This past summer was a busy one for law enforcement from Atlanta police special enforcement commander Ralph Woolfolk’s perspective.
City of Atlanta agrees to pay Rayshard Brooks estate $1 million to settle lawsuit
The City of Atlanta has unanimously agreed to settle with the estate of Rashard Brooks for $1 million.
The City of Atlanta has unanimously agreed to settle with the estate of Rashard Brooks for $1 million.
Atlanta's 311 call center to start handling certain calls 911 used to handle
Atlanta’s 311 call center, the city’s non-emergency line, is stepping in to help sort through some of the calls.
Atlanta’s 311 call center, the city’s non-emergency line, is stepping in to help sort through some of the calls.
Atlanta police hopes downward trend in crime continues
Atlanta police say crime is up only 3% over this same time last year and they hope to round out the year with a crime reduction.
Atlanta police say crime is up only 3% over this same time last year and they hope to round out the year with a crime reduction.
Where were backup officers in deadly shooting between Atlanta officer and motorist?
Atlanta police sources told FOX 5 that a deadly encounter between an undercover police officer and a motorist could have been avoided had there been backup.
Atlanta police sources told FOX 5 that a deadly encounter between an undercover police officer and a motorist could have been avoided had there been backup.
One of Atlanta's most wanted captured after 2 years on the run
Sayvon Tate was wanted in connection to a shooting at an apartment along Griffin Street NW near Magnolia Street NW in the Vine City neighborhood on Nov. 12, 2020.
Sayvon Tate was wanted in connection to a shooting at an apartment along Griffin Street NW near Magnolia Street NW in the Vine City neighborhood on Nov. 12, 2020.