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 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 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.

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.

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 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.