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DeKalb County CEO initiates comprehensive review of police actions at anti-ICE protest

DeKalb County CEO initiates comprehensive review of police actions at anti-ICE protest

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has committed to a comprehensive review of the police response to an anti-ICE protest.

June 16, 2025 6:37pm EDT
8 arrested after DeKalb police use tear gas to break up protest

8 arrested after DeKalb police use tear gas to break up protest

FOX 5 reporters said the protest quickly expanded from the sidewalk into the street. Police say that created a dangerous situation, so officers told the protesters to leave.

June 14, 2025 5:34pm EDT
Shooting in east DeKalb County leaves man injured, no arrest

Shooting in east DeKalb County leaves man injured, no arrest

Police say a man was shot around 6 p.m. on Memorial Drive. The man is expected to survive.

June 4, 2025 11:36am EDT
Fugitive wanted for armed robbery shot dead by Fulton County police

Fugitive wanted for armed robbery shot dead by Fulton County police

A person was shot and killed by Fulton County police officers on Thursday afternoon, according to Fulton County Police Department.

April 25, 2025 6:12pm EDT
DeKalb County expands high-speed pursuit policy amid rising crime concerns

DeKalb County expands high-speed pursuit policy amid rising crime concerns

DeKalb County officials have expanded the police department’s high-speed pursuit policy.

April 9, 2025 10:30pm EDT
Why DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is stepping down | In her own words

Why DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is stepping down | In her own words

Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was “completely surprised" by the county's decision to part ways with her.

February 21, 2025 11:23pm EST
1 dead in car after shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex

1 dead in car after shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex

Police are on the scene of an overnight shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex that left one person dead.

July 9, 2024 11:33am EDT
DeKalb police chief addresses surge in violence, officer shortage

DeKalb police chief addresses surge in violence, officer shortage

DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos spoke in an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5 after several violent incidents in the past few weeks. 

June 7, 2024 7:11pm EDT
Mother of slain unarmed veteran demands justice after court overturns ex-officer’s verdict

Mother of slain unarmed veteran demands justice after court overturns ex-officer’s verdict

Anthony Hill’s mother feels the justice system failed her family.

March 13, 2024 11:40pm EDT
DeKalb County Police Department seeks to connect with community

DeKalb County Police Department seeks to connect with community

The DeKalb County Police Department hosted a special event on Saturday to connect with residents.

April 30, 2023 9:23am EDT
Drive-thru ATM nearly destroyed in DeKalb County

Drive-thru ATM nearly destroyed in DeKalb County

Police in DeKalb County say they found an ATM nearly destroyed after an alarm early Wednesday morning.

March 30, 2023 10:04pm EDT
Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act seeks to increase pay for police officers

Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act seeks to increase pay for police officers

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has introduced a bill that he says will protect families nationwide. It is called the Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act.

March 30, 2023 8:28pm EDT
First responders in DeKalb County to get pay raise

First responders in DeKalb County to get pay raise

Police and fire personnel in DeKalb County will soon get a pretty hefty pay increase.

March 3, 2023 9:43pm EST
Driver sought for questioning in deadly shooting, crash along I-285

Driver sought for questioning in deadly shooting, crash along I-285

Police in DeKalb County are hoping someone will recognize the driver of a car seen in two photos released Friday.

October 14, 2022 7:41pm EDT
Pay raise announced for first responders in DeKalb County

Pay raise announced for first responders in DeKalb County

On Tuesday, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a 6.5 percent bump in starting salary for all sworn DeKalb County Police Department police officers.

August 16, 2022 8:05pm EDT
Video shows 'Cop City' protesters confront police officers, developer says

Video shows 'Cop City' protesters confront police officers, developer says

Vandals destroyed a work crew’s truck near the site of a controversial planned training facility for Atlanta police and first responders. This happened just days before officers in tactical gear fanned out around what opponents call "Cop City."

August 4, 2022 11:54pm EDT
Cobb County names VanHoozer as new police chief

Cobb County names VanHoozer as new police chief

Deputy Chief Stuart VanHoozer was voted to be appointed by officials as Cobb County's next chief of police on Tuesday morning.

May 10, 2022 11:35pm EDT
Atlanta police union asks for significant pay bump for officers

Atlanta police union asks for significant pay bump for officers

The Atlanta Police Union is asking for 12% across-the-board raise for officers.

May 10, 2022 12:04am EDT
Man armed with shotgun fired at police during DeKalb County SWAT standoff, GBI says

Man armed with shotgun fired at police during DeKalb County SWAT standoff, GBI says

DeKalb County police shot 42-year-old Ladderick Curry. The DeKalb County Police Department said Curry was seen on March 14 carrying a gun and chasing a woman across the parking lot of Heritage Reserve Apartments.

March 15, 2022 4:01pm EDT
DeKalb Police K9, officers seize guns and drugs following traffic stop

DeKalb Police K9, officers seize guns and drugs following traffic stop

DeKalb County Police officers, along with assistance from a K9, seized weapons and drugs, authorities announced Thursday.

February 17, 2022 7:35pm EST
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