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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
DeKalb police sees 63% drop in violent crime near two gas stations with history of homicides

DeKalb police sees 63% drop in violent crime near two gas stations with history of homicides

Police said they have officers working around the clock to address a spike in violent crime along Redan and South Hairson Roads. Police said crime has now dropped 63% in that area.

January 7, 2022
DeKalb Police Chief discusses crime prevention after string of gas station homicides

DeKalb Police Chief discusses crime prevention after string of gas station homicides

DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos said crime has dropped 61 percent in the last six months in comparison to the first six months along Redan Road. Since May, the police department has taken several steps to crack down on violence in that area.

December 22, 2021
Two months after single father found dead inside car, family asks for public help to find killer

Two months after single father found dead inside car, family asks for public help to find killer

DeKalb County Police found Cameron Singleton shot dead inside his car on September 28. Loved ones said he leaves behind a 3-yaer-old daughter.

November 29, 2021
Family of DeKalb County man killed in officer-involved shooting marks his birthday with a rally

Family of DeKalb County man killed in officer-involved shooting marks his birthday with a rally

The family of Matthew Zadok Williams demands a DeKalb County police sergeant be prosecuted for his roll in an officer-invovled shooting that left Williams dead. Police say Williams was wielding a knife when police shot him.

August 4, 2021
Police asking for help identifying suspects in deadly DeKalb lounge shooting

Police asking for help identifying suspects in deadly DeKalb lounge shooting

Police shared images of three men they said shot someone outside of Flex Lounge 3711 N. Decatur Road.

July 31, 2021
DeKalb County hires Community Service Aides to tackle non-violent calls

DeKalb County hires Community Service Aides to tackle non-violent calls

The Dekalb County Police Department will soon have some new additions to their team.

July 2, 2021
Person found shot dead on North Decatur Road, police say

Person found shot dead on North Decatur Road, police say

An investigation is underway into a deadly shooting in DeKalb County.

June 13, 2021
DeKalb County to use $11.5 million in federal funds for crime prevention and public safety

DeKalb County to use $11.5 million in federal funds for crime prevention and public safety

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond intends to use $11.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds for crime prevention and public safety.

May 25, 2021
1 killed, 5 wounded after 30 rounds fired at DeKalb County gas station

1 killed, 5 wounded after 30 rounds fired at DeKalb County gas station

A drive-by shooting at a Dekalb County gas station leaves 5 people injured.

May 17, 2021
'My brother should be alive': Man killed by police, family says cops could have saved him

'My brother should be alive': Man killed by police, family says cops could have saved him

As the nation follows Derrick Chauvin’s guilty verdict, a police killing of a Black man in the Atlanta area is drawing scrutiny.

April 20, 2021
DeKalb County Cookout the site of double-shooting investigation, police say

DeKalb County Cookout the site of double-shooting investigation, police say

DeKalb County police said Monday officers are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred Sunday evening at a Cookout on Panola Road.

March 22, 2021
DeKalb PD offer $5,000 for information on woman's attacker

DeKalb PD offer $5,000 for information on woman's attacker

Police in DeKalb County increased the reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person who attacked and robbed a DeKalb woman in her home on March 10.

March 16, 2021
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