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.
$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.
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'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.
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."
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.
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.
Metro Atlanta law enforcement continues to team up to fight crime. One reckless driver was arrested during one such operation last Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 City Council members tell Atlanta Police Department supervisors they need to relocate officers stationed at a large precinct in the southwest section of town.