'Put the guns down': APD Deputy Chief shares how citizens can help prevent violent crimes
Atlanta Police Department Deputy Police Chief Charles Hampton shared a way citizens can help officers curb the surge of violent crime in Atlanta: stay calm and put the guns down.
Atlanta Police Department Deputy Police Chief Charles Hampton shared a way citizens can help officers curb the surge of violent crime in Atlanta: stay calm and put the guns down.
Atlanta passes 100 reported homicides in 2021
Atlanta surpassed the milestone of 100 homicides in 2021 following a triple shooting after midnight on Sunday.
Atlanta surpassed the milestone of 100 homicides in 2021 following a triple shooting after midnight on Sunday.
Police: Car break-in suspects fire shots at Atlanta security guard
Police say a group of people fired shots at an Atlanta restaurant's security guard when he tried to stop them from breaking into a car.
Police say a group of people fired shots at an Atlanta restaurant's security guard when he tried to stop them from breaking into a car.
Police release 911 calls in deadly southwest Atlanta kidnapping
APD released two calls in the deadly kidnapping of a woman in southwest Atlanta.
APD released two calls in the deadly kidnapping of a woman in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council tables vote on massive police training facility
The Atlanta City Council tabled a vote on a controversial massive police training facility in DeKalb County on Monday.
The Atlanta City Council tabled a vote on a controversial massive police training facility in DeKalb County on Monday.
Atlanta looking into rehiring retired officers to patrol city parks
Two recent murders inside Atlanta parks have citizens calling for more security. City leaders have been trying to find the best way to respond to the public outcry.
Two recent murders inside Atlanta parks have citizens calling for more security. City leaders have been trying to find the best way to respond to the public outcry.
'I just want to help': Atlanta officer seen in viral video giving shoes to homeless man tells her story
Officer Sheretta Thomas came across the man who she saw without shoes back in April. She asked the man if he was planning to be around later and went to go get the man a pair.
Officer Sheretta Thomas came across the man who she saw without shoes back in April. She asked the man if he was planning to be around later and went to go get the man a pair.
Atlanta police show support for officers wounded in ambush shooting in Midtown
The Atlanta police officer shot while responding to a shooting at a Midtown apartment building back at the end of June is home recovering.
The Atlanta police officer shot while responding to a shooting at a Midtown apartment building back at the end of June is home recovering.
Top APD brass answer Midtown residents' questions about Piedmont Park murder
Atlanta police commanders took questions directly from worried residents about the brutal killing of Katie Janness.
Atlanta police commanders took questions directly from worried residents about the brutal killing of Katie Janness.
Atlanta police officer's act of kindness to homeless man caught on camera
When the Atlanta police officer saw a barefoot homeless man, she gave him some shoes she had in her car. While she was not looking for publicity, a bystander filmed the act of kindness.
When the Atlanta police officer saw a barefoot homeless man, she gave him some shoes she had in her car. While she was not looking for publicity, a bystander filmed the act of kindness.
Atlanta city leaders call for increased security at parks
From the mayor of Atlanta to the chairwoman of the council public safety panel, there is a pledge to provide comprehensive security at city parks.
From the mayor of Atlanta to the chairwoman of the council public safety panel, there is a pledge to provide comprehensive security at city parks.
Atlanta police sergeant fired over video showing woman being kicked
The Atlanta Police Department has fired a sergeant after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the "sergeant kicking a woman in her head" after a week-long investigation.
The Atlanta Police Department has fired a sergeant after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the "sergeant kicking a woman in her head" after a week-long investigation.
Atlanta tackling two health crises: COVID-19 and crime
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
'We are investigating a callous murder': APD addresses rumors over Piedmont Park murder
The Atlanta Police Department released a statement addressing rumors surrounding the murder of a 40-year-old woman walking a dog near Piedmont Park.
The Atlanta Police Department released a statement addressing rumors surrounding the murder of a 40-year-old woman walking a dog near Piedmont Park.
Police searching for 2nd suspect in deadly shooting of 14-year-old boy
Police say 14-year-old Kaidan Barlow-Gardener was shot and killed during a fight involving up to 50 teens over the Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta. Now they're hoping someone can help them identify a possible suspect.
Police say 14-year-old Kaidan Barlow-Gardener was shot and killed during a fight involving up to 50 teens over the Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta. Now they're hoping someone can help them identify a possible suspect.
Sergeant, officer 'relieved from duty' after video surfaces showing woman being kicked
The Atlanta Police Department has placed a sergeant and another officer on unpaid leave after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the “sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”
The Atlanta Police Department has placed a sergeant and another officer on unpaid leave after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the “sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”
Police: Driver crashes into Atlanta restaurant, charged with DUI
A driver is facing DUI charges after police say she smashed her car into an Atlanta restaurant.
A driver is facing DUI charges after police say she smashed her car into an Atlanta restaurant.
Attorneys issue joint statement about special prosecutors in two high-profile APD officer cases
Attorneys for the family of Rayshard Brooks and college students Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young issued a joint statement on Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Rayshard Brooks and college students Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young issued a joint statement on Thursday.
Georgia AG assigns new prosecutor in case against 6 APD officers for college students' arrest
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has appointed a special prosecutor in the case against six Atlanta police officers arrested for pulling two college students from a car after curfew during protests last summer.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has appointed a special prosecutor in the case against six Atlanta police officers arrested for pulling two college students from a car after curfew during protests last summer.
Man claims woman hid in closet for 12 hours before stealing expensive watch, jewelry
A man claims a woman hid in his closet without him knowing for 12 hours, before taking off with expensive jewelry and other items.
A man claims a woman hid in his closet without him knowing for 12 hours, before taking off with expensive jewelry and other items.