Atlanta police officers rescue dog stuck near burning car

The Atlanta Police Department is thanking several of its morning watch officers after rescuing a dog from a burning car last weekend.

Atlanta police aviation unit busy fighting crime from the sky

The Atlanta Police Aviation Unit had a busy NBA All-Star Weekend. Officials report more than a dozen chases throughout metro Atlanta over the course of three days. All those involved were arrested.

Atlanta police arrest homicide suspect at traffic stop

Atlanta police said officers arrested a suspect in an October 2020 murder at a traffic stop on Tuesday. 

Atlanta police arrest man in 4-month-old homicide case

Police in Atlanta arrested a suspect and charged him with murder in connection to a deadly November 2020 shooting. 

Rash of violence on All-Star Game day; police respond to 12 shootings over the weekend

Law enforcement have been on high alert and 12-hour shifts, as thousands flock to Atlanta for the chance to party, despite city leaders discouraging out-of-towners from visiting, citing coronavirus concerns.

Police searching for missing man with dementia

Police in Atlanta need your help locating an elderly man with dementia, who was recently reported missing.

Atlanta police looking for suspects in armed robbery

Atlanta police need your help locating two suspects who allegedly assaulted and robbed a woman at an Atlanta convenience store.

Atlanta police issue warning ahead of NBA All-Star weekend

Atlanta police put out a warning on Tuesday for anyone planning to come to Atlanta to cause trouble during the NBA All-Star game this weekend.

Altercation at Atlanta club leads to shooting, police say

Atlanta police said an argument at a nightclub in Atlanta early Sunday morning led to a man being shot.

Police investigate triple shooting near Atlanta strip club

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a triple shooting near a northwest Atlanta club that occurred early Sunday morning. 

3 people injured after multiple shots fired into Atlanta home, police say

Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are working to determine the circumstances of a triple shooting in Atlanta on Sunday morning that left three people injured, one in critical condition.

Atlanta identifies toughest challenge battling illegal motorcycle, ATV riding in the city

Atlanta City Councilman Amir Farohki asked a police commander if more can be done to stop the illegal motorcycle and ATV riding activity given that one location where they gather is predictable.

Georgia attorney general denies request for special prosecutor in high-profile police cases

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has denied a request by Fulton County District Attorney Fanni Willis to appoint special prosecutors in two high-profile cases against Atlanta police officers for excessive force.

The Atlanta Police Department responds to reversal of officers' termination

The Atlanta Police Department is responding to the Atlanta Civil Service Board’s decision to reverse the terminations of two officers who were fired in May for the arrest of two college students in Downtown Atlanta for violating a citywide curfew.

Atlanta residents quick to offer police tips to help combat crime

Many Atlantans are taking crime matters into their own hands. In this case, it is not that they are picking up weapons but grabbing their phones.

Attorney: College student pulled from car 'stunned' by Atlanta officers' reinstatement

The attorney of one of two Atlanta college students pulled from a car in downtown Atlanta says they were "stunned and saddened" after two officers were reinstated.