City of Atlanta unveils new nightlife division to tackle violence
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled a new plan to tackle violence in or around certain businesses during his first State of the City address.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled a new plan to tackle violence in or around certain businesses during his first State of the City address.
Man arrested for stealing running car with child inside, police say
The Atlanta Police Department said someone attempted to drive off in a running car while a child was in the back seat on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard.
The Atlanta Police Department said someone attempted to drive off in a running car while a child was in the back seat on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard.
Atlanta Police Department car shortage affects response times
Atlanta has ordered 54 new patrol cars, but the police department does not expect those vehicles will be added to the fleet this year.
Atlanta has ordered 54 new patrol cars, but the police department does not expect those vehicles will be added to the fleet this year.
Atlanta police plan to move more officers to the airport for swifter responses
Atlanta Police Department coverage is the lightest on the concourses, where travelers wait to board their flights. Currently, 148 officers are assigned to work the massive complex. There are 29 vacancies, and that is 20% below the target number.
Atlanta Police Department coverage is the lightest on the concourses, where travelers wait to board their flights. Currently, 148 officers are assigned to work the massive complex. There are 29 vacancies, and that is 20% below the target number.
Atlanta police investigating officer who used stun gun on teen in BeltLine skate park
The Atlanta Police Department said it's reviewing a video circulating on social media that shows an officer stunning a 17-year-old in a skate park near the Atlanta BeltLine. Police charged him with disorderly conduct.
The Atlanta Police Department said it's reviewing a video circulating on social media that shows an officer stunning a 17-year-old in a skate park near the Atlanta BeltLine. Police charged him with disorderly conduct.
'When they killed him, they killed us,' Family searching for answers in Atlanta murder
A family is calling on the public to speak up about information surrounding the death of 23-year-old D're Johnson.
A family is calling on the public to speak up about information surrounding the death of 23-year-old D're Johnson.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Atlanta Police Department cited multiple recent incidents involving young suspects and victims of gun violence before calling the community to action.