Atlanta Police Department mourns sudden death of beloved officer
Officer Jamaine E. Chester left work for the last time Friday evening. He died over the weekend. Police don't suspect foul play, but the circumstances around his death are not confirmed.
Atlanta mayor gives stern warning to 'nuisance' businesses by taking them to court
Atlanta claims Encore Hookah Lounge is a a "public nuisance" and is trying to shut down the establishment. A security guard was killed there by a club patron last month.
Atlanta police commander speaks candidly about gun violence during city council meeting
Deputy Chief Darin Schierbaum said it's difficult for law enforcement agencies to be present at the point a shooting breaks out, often from "ridiculous" disputes. Police focus on finding troublemakers, guns or drugs before violence breaks out.
Workers return to Atlanta's 911 call center after HVAC issues
Workers at Atlanta’s 911 call center are back in their facility on Friday just days after it had to be evacuated.
Three security guards arrested for allegedly robbing, hurting man in NW Atlanta
Atlanta police arrested three security officers after they allegedly detained, robbed and hurt a man.
Atlanta 911 call center evacuated again, this time due to high temperatures
Atlanta's 911 system continues to experience technical issues. FOX 5 has learned 911 operators were forced to evacuate the city's emergency operation center two days ago after an HVAC failure.
Former Atlanta police chief pushes hard for officers to transfer to Louisville
The former Atlanta Police Department chief is pushing hard to attract transfers to her new city.
Police release image of Sweet Auburn homicide suspect
Homicide investigators drew attention to the orange jacket of a suspect in the death of 45-year-old Mark Richards Jr. on Jan. 15 on William H. Borders Drive.
Atlanta BeltLine murder: Police continue search for 2 more suspects, vague about involvement in crime
The investigation of the death of Thomas Arnold is not over. Two more suspects seen on security footage are still at large, police said during a public safety press conference Tuesday.
Atlanta crime: Police recruiting, street racing, catching repeat offenders are public safety priorities
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Police Chief Rodney Bryant said city hall and the police department are stepping up efforts to recruit police officers and targeting repeat offenders and known gang members.
Drug screening company says it didn't turn Atlanta police recruits over unpaid bill
A medical facility used by the Atlanta Police Department said it never turned away any recruits who came to the Midtown office for a drug screen.
'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler handcuffed, mistaken for bank robber in Atlanta
Confusion at a Bank of America on Jan. 7 on W. Paces Ferry Road led to "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler mistakenly in handcuffs. The incident was caught on an officer's body camera.
Atlanta police recruits turned away from drug screening over unpaid city bill
Before an officer can earn the badge from the Atlanta Police Department, they must go to a Midtown Atlanta lab and undergo a drug screen. It is part of the city's background check.
Atlanta police issue plea for residents to secure guns: 'Help us help you'
The Atlanta Police Department cited multiple recent incidents involving young suspects and victims of gun violence before calling the community to action.
$10,000 reward offered in death of man found dead along Atlanta BeltLine
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department said there is now a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person responsible in the death of a man found along the Atlanta BeltLine over the weekend.
Atlanta police say homicides up in 2022, but victims knew suspect
Atlanta's police chief and top department officials met with reporters this week to talk about the city's alarming homicide rate and what's behind the rise in the deadly violence.
Atlanta Police Department launches new anti-crime unit
The Atlanta Police Department announced the launch of its new anti-crime unit Thursday.
Southwest Atlanta businesses burglarized overnight Tuesday
Three businesses in the Westview neighborhood along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard were burglarized overnight Tuesday, possibly by the same person. One store owner called the attack "disheartening."
Atlanta officer accused of profiling Black trans woman must pay $1.5 million for false arrest, jury finds
A federal jury ordered an Atlanta Police Department officer must pay $1.5 million to Ju’Zema Goldring, who identifies as a Black, transgender woman. The jury found Goldring was falsely arrested on the pretense of trafficking cocaine in 2015.
Atlanta police air unit help knab reckless driving suspect, passenger
Metro Atlanta law enforcement continues to team up to fight crime. One reckless driver was arrested during one such operation last Friday.