DeKalb County’s new police chief Greg Padrick says he’s ready to lead
Newly appointed DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick says he’s focused on public trust, crime reduction, and rebuilding staffing as the department prepares to launch a Real Time Crime Center.
Greg Padrick named new DeKalb County police chief
Greg Padrick has been named DeKalb County’s new police chief after nearly 30 years with the department, following the departure of former Chief Mirtha Ramos.
Woman charged after shooting DeKalb County officer during hostage call
A Riverdale woman accused of shooting a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault and firearm offenses, the GBI says.
DeKalb police officer investigated after encounter with transgender woman
DeKalb County police opened an internal investigation after a transgender woman was confronted for using a women’s restroom.
DeKalb County break-in ends in SWAT standoff, suspect dead
A Labor Day morning break-in sent police on the hunt for a suspect in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County police chase ends with four people hospitalized
Four people were hospitalized Sunday morning after a police chase ended in a crash in DeKalb County, according to authorities.
Officer David Rose to be honored in Atlanta's Finest 5K race this weekend
Atlanta’s Finest 5K will donate all proceeds to support the family of Officer David Rose, who was killed in the line of duty in an attack on the CDC Atlanta.
CDC Atlanta shooting: Memorials continue to grow for Officer Rose
Officer David Rose, 33, was fatally shot Aug. 8 while responding to an active shooter near the CDC campus.
CDC shooting: DeKalb Officer David Rose put words into action
DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose died Friday living by the words he spoke at his academy graduation in 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DeKalb County expands high-speed pursuit policy amid rising crime concerns
DeKalb County officials have expanded the police department’s high-speed pursuit policy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DeKalb County Police Department seeks to connect with community
The DeKalb County Police Department hosted a special event on Saturday to connect with residents.
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.