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.

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.

Blaze displaces 8 from Dekalb County homes

An apartment fire on East Ponce de Leon Avenue on Wednesday morning is leaving eight people displaced, the American Red Cross of Georgia said. 

Officers shoot armed man during DeKalb County domestic call

Police in DeKalb County said one of their officers was forced to open fire while investigating a domestic dispute on Monday evening.

Officer helps save man from jumping from Spaghetti Junction overpass

A man is recovering thanks to a DeKalb County police officer whose quick thinking and knowledge kept him from jumping off an overpass at Spaghetti Junction.

New tracking device to help police track missing dementia patients

A Project Lifesaver tracking device could potentially be a lifesaver for missing Alzheimer's and Dementia patients and others who tend to wander from home.

Georgia law enforcement leaders condemn handling of George Floyd arrest

The handling of Floyd's arrest, for reportedly attempting to pass off counterfeit money, has set off a nationwide avalanche of emotion. Even thousands of miles away, in Georgia, law enforcement leaders spoke out in the wake of Floyd's death -- many condemning the four Minneapolis police officers, who have since been fired.

Move Over law becomes personal for local officer hit by distracted driver

A local police officer says the "Move Over" Law is personal. He wants to educate people after authorities say a distracted driver slammed into his patrol car, sending him to the hospital.

Police: 1 teen killed, 1 injured in DeKalb County shooting

Police believe the teens were trying to steal something from two adults, who allegedly chased them down and shot them.

Some DeKalb County employees could see pay increases

A couple thousand DeKalb County employees could get pay raises if county leaders have their way.

Police: DeKalb County grandmother killed by hit-and-run driver

The 68-year-old was crossing Covington Highway in DeKalb County when she was struck and killed by a driver. Now her family is hoping you can help.

DeKalb County Police K-9 recovering after shooting

He was critically injured in the line of duty, but a DeKalb County Police K-9 is recovering.

Murders, homicides on record pace in DeKalb County

It’s a new record and it’s not a good one. So far, the homicide and murder rate is on a record pace for Dekalb County. FOX 5’s George Franco met with top police brass and County Commissioner Larry Johnson at the department’s South Precinct to try to find out why.

Lithonia police officer fired after rape arrest

A former Lithonia police officer is no longer with the department following an arrest on rape charges.