Atlanta police officer fired after Cherokee County rape arrest
An Atlanta police officer who was arrested in Cherokee County on charges he raped of an Acworth woman has been fired.
Police identify man accused of crashing stolen Atlanta fire truck
The Atlanta Police Department arrested 26-year-old Curtis Malik Smith. He is charged with theft of a motor vehicle by taking and criminal damage to property over $500.
Atlanta Police officer helps talk man out of jumping from highway bridge
An Atlanta Police Sergeant detailed his encounter with a man who he helped stop from jumping from a bridge.
Atlanta Police Chief discusses crime reporting practices related to car-break ins
Atlanta Police officers are permitted to count dozens of car break-ins as a single crime when they report statistical data.
Atlanta Police investigate string of shootings over 2 hour period
Atlanta Police have their hands full as they investigate 4 shootings that took place in less than 2 hours.
Atlanta police meet with law enforcement agencies to discuss safety as homicides, rapes trend upward
Murders and rapes are up in the city of Atlanta this year, that's according to data from the police department. Chief Rodney Bryant said it's unique to see homicides continue to climb as many other crimes like aggravated assaults go down.
Atlanta City Council address police precinct problems
Atlanta City Council members tell Atlanta Police Department supervisors they need to relocate officers stationed at a large precinct in the southwest section of town.
Atlanta police officer talks distressed man off bridge overpass
An Atlanta police officer is being credited for saving a man's life after he was able to convince a distressed man to step away from a ledge overlooking I-20 over the weekend.
Atlanta police warn 'shoplifting is a crime in our city' as it clarifies response policy
The Atlanta Police Department wants thieves to know they are back in business when it comes to responding to a shoplifting complaint.
DUI suspect who led Atlanta officers on high-speed chase, arrested
Trayvis Thurman charged with speeding, reckless driving, fleeing/eluding from police, obstruction, and DUI.
APD touts accomplishments during first Buckhead crime reduction task force meeting
An Atlanta Police commander says a dedicated and sustained division of police officers can cut crime.
Atlanta police officer charged with raping Cherokee County woman
The victim told deputies that her rapist identified himself as an Atlanta police officer conducting an investigation before he assaulted her in her home. Now an officer is in custody for the crime.
Atlanta police union rep say precinct bathrooms so unreliable portable toilets brought in
Employees want a functioning, reliable bathroom.
Video shows Atlanta police rescue man stuck in thick brush
Officers worked to break through the dense foliage to get to the man.
Police shoot woman accused of stabbing 2 at Downtown Atlanta bus station
An Atlanta police officer has shot a woman carrying two knives accused of stabbing two people during an altercation at a Downtown Greyhound bus station.
Atlanta's 911 center loses power again, police say calls still being handled
Atlanta's 911 system is experiencing issues due to a power system failure on Thursday night.
Atlanta city council member proposes task force to tighten apartment security
Atlanta City Council member Michael Bond is calling on apartment and condo management to tighten security.
Atlanta officer wounded by known gang member recovering but still hospitalized
The Atlanta Police Department said an officer shot on Monday by a known gang member in southwest Atlanta is recovering but still hospitalized.
Atlanta Police identify officer shot multiple times by known gang member
Police said Officer David Rodgers is in stable condition and recovering after he was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital on Monday with multiple gunshot wounds.
Atlanta to establish multiple public safety task forces to address localized crime
The task forces' job will be to collect direct input from citizens regarding crime concerns across the city's different zones.