Police: Man pistol whips, threatens his mother; arrested
A man has been arrested after a violent confrontation with his mother that included pistol-whipping her and holding her at gunpoint, Atlanta police said.
A man has been arrested after a violent confrontation with his mother that included pistol-whipping her and holding her at gunpoint, Atlanta police said.
Atlanta police searching for man accused of kidnapping and robbing women
Atlanta police are searching for a man who reportedly kidnapped and robbed two women.
Atlanta police are searching for a man who reportedly kidnapped and robbed two women.
George Napper, Atlanta's first Black police chief, dies
n 1978, George Napper was sworn in to become Atlanta's 18th chief of police, making history.
n 1978, George Napper was sworn in to become Atlanta's 18th chief of police, making history.
Atlanta police officer gifts mother of 5 a vehicle
An Atlanta police officer went beyond the badge to gift a mother of five a vehicle. The mother recently expressed she couldn’t get back and forth to work and had recently escaped from a domestic situation.
An Atlanta police officer went beyond the badge to gift a mother of five a vehicle. The mother recently expressed she couldn’t get back and forth to work and had recently escaped from a domestic situation.
Video shows tense moments as Atlanta police arrest protestors
In one video, you can hear someone ask, “Why are they being detained?” An officer responds, “You cannot be in the middle of the roadway, there’s your warning right there.”
In one video, you can hear someone ask, “Why are they being detained?” An officer responds, “You cannot be in the middle of the roadway, there’s your warning right there.”
Atlanta Police Department sees critical shortage of officers
There is a critical shortage of police officers in Atlanta. That is what police personnel records show, as the city is down approximately 400 officers available immediately to hit the street.
There is a critical shortage of police officers in Atlanta. That is what police personnel records show, as the city is down approximately 400 officers available immediately to hit the street.
Mayor addresses Atlanta police officers' departures, drop in morale
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said the rank and file members of the Atlanta Police Department are still recovering from the blow to morale following the arrests and terminations of officers involved in violent or deadly encounters during the last few months of racial and civil unrest across the nation.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said the rank and file members of the Atlanta Police Department are still recovering from the blow to morale following the arrests and terminations of officers involved in violent or deadly encounters during the last few months of racial and civil unrest across the nation.
Street racers continue to frustrate Atlanta city leaders
The chairwoman of the Atlanta Council Public Safety Panel knows it is hard to corral street racers when they pop up in several locations all at the same time.
The chairwoman of the Atlanta Council Public Safety Panel knows it is hard to corral street racers when they pop up in several locations all at the same time.
Midtown residents frustrated over ongoing street racing problem
The Atlanta Police Department announced on Monday 459 people have been arrested for street racing, laying drag or reckless driving since the beginning of the year.
The Atlanta Police Department announced on Monday 459 people have been arrested for street racing, laying drag or reckless driving since the beginning of the year.
Officers leaving Atlanta Police Department at alarming rate
An internal Atlanta police document shows another 36 officers voluntarily left their jobs in August. That is a lot of resignations and retirements for one month.
An internal Atlanta police document shows another 36 officers voluntarily left their jobs in August. That is a lot of resignations and retirements for one month.
APD: Street racing crimes drop despite factors that impede enforcement
Street racing is not a violent crime, but for drivers who get stuck in the middle of one of the impromptu events, it can certainly be an irritating crime.
Street racing is not a violent crime, but for drivers who get stuck in the middle of one of the impromptu events, it can certainly be an irritating crime.
Officer struck by ATV describes his long road to recovery
The Atlanta police officer struck by an ATV during protests in Downtown Atlanta earlier this year had a chance to stop by police headquarters for the first time Wednesday and spoke exclusively to FOX 5 anchor Christine Sperow.
The Atlanta police officer struck by an ATV during protests in Downtown Atlanta earlier this year had a chance to stop by police headquarters for the first time Wednesday and spoke exclusively to FOX 5 anchor Christine Sperow.
Family seeks closure in 2016 deadly officer-involved shooting
The family of a man killed 4 years ago by an Atlanta police officer released dash camera video of the deadly shooting.
The family of a man killed 4 years ago by an Atlanta police officer released dash camera video of the deadly shooting.
'Bottle boys' still selling water on Atlanta street corners despite order to stop
The number of boys selling water at Atlanta intersections has decreased, but that does not mean some are not still at it. They continue to defy the mayor who has told them to stop because "it is just too dangerous."
The number of boys selling water at Atlanta intersections has decreased, but that does not mean some are not still at it. They continue to defy the mayor who has told them to stop because "it is just too dangerous."
Atlanta police reverse policy on not responding to minor accidents
Atlanta police will once again start responding to all vehicle crashes after reversing a policy put in place during the height of COVID-19
Atlanta police will once again start responding to all vehicle crashes after reversing a policy put in place during the height of COVID-19
Mayor Bottoms issues orders reforming Atlanta police's Use of Force
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced several administrative orders Wednesday on the Atlanta Police Department's Use of Force.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced several administrative orders Wednesday on the Atlanta Police Department's Use of Force.
Atlanta police won't respond to minor accidents due to pandemic
The Atlanta Police Department has stopped responding to minor traffic accidents due to the coronavirus. Officers will still report to hit and run accidents, accidents where someone is injured or where safety is a concern.
The Atlanta Police Department has stopped responding to minor traffic accidents due to the coronavirus. Officers will still report to hit and run accidents, accidents where someone is injured or where safety is a concern.
Atlanta City Council passes police use of force reform resolutions
The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue. The council originally sent this as an ordinance to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who vetoed it.
The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue. The council originally sent this as an ordinance to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who vetoed it.
Atlanta police not responding to some car crashes due to COVID-19
The Atlanta Police Department has announced officers will no longer respond to car crashes if no one is injured.
The Atlanta Police Department has announced officers will no longer respond to car crashes if no one is injured.
Atlanta police search for convenience store robbery suspects
Atlanta police are seeking the public's help as they continue to search for two men connected to a June robbery at a convenience store.
Atlanta police are seeking the public's help as they continue to search for two men connected to a June robbery at a convenience store.