Fulton County judge increases cash bond for alleged cop shooter is $6.5 million
A Fulton County judge increased Christian Eppinger's bond following a court hearing Thursday. Earlier in the week, she granted the alleged cop shooter a bond which sparked outrage from District Attorney Fani Willis.
A Fulton County judge increased Christian Eppinger's bond following a court hearing Thursday. Earlier in the week, she granted the alleged cop shooter a bond which sparked outrage from District Attorney Fani Willis.
Repeat offender arrested in Atlanta security guard murder
Police say the man accused of shooting an Atlanta security guard from behind at point-blank range has a long history of arrests connected to violence and drug use.
Police say the man accused of shooting an Atlanta security guard from behind at point-blank range has a long history of arrests connected to violence and drug use.
Fulton County DA, Atlanta police 'upset' judge granted bond to suspect in officer shooting
A Fulton County judge has granted bond to a man accused of shooting an 11-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department.
A Fulton County judge has granted bond to a man accused of shooting an 11-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department.
Jury rejects reverse discrimination claim by Atlanta police officer
The action alleged Terry Joyner did not get a captain's promotion because a slot was "being held" for a Black supervisor.
The action alleged Terry Joyner did not get a captain's promotion because a slot was "being held" for a Black supervisor.
Bodycam video shows moments after mother, child hit by rideshare driver at Atlanta airport
Atlanta Police Department bodycam shows a mom holding her daughter moments after a motorist struck the family at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta Police Department bodycam shows a mom holding her daughter moments after a motorist struck the family at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant to retire in June
After 34 years of serving the city of Atlanta in law enforcement, Police Chief Rodney Bryant has announced his plans to retire this year.
After 34 years of serving the city of Atlanta in law enforcement, Police Chief Rodney Bryant has announced his plans to retire this year.
Cops cashing in on high incentives to switch departments
The job of law enforcement is as difficult as ever. The compensation has never been better. So, how does the pay, signing bonuses, and other incentives stack up?
The job of law enforcement is as difficult as ever. The compensation has never been better. So, how does the pay, signing bonuses, and other incentives stack up?
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.