Teen arrested in toddler shooting death at Athens mobile home park, 2 on the run
A family is in mourning after a 3-year-old boy was shot and killed while watching TV in a mobile home park in Athens. Police have one teen in custody and are still looking for two others.
1 child dead, 2 people injured in shooting at Athens trailer park
A deadly shooting involving children is under investigation in Athens.
UGA campus murder: Third Ibarra brother also arrested for entering country illegally
New information about a third Ibarra brother who was arrested in Athens the day after Laken Riley was murdered on the University of Georgia campus has come to light.
Brother of Laken Riley murder suspect has ties to Venezuela crime gang, prosecutors say
The brother of the man accused of murdering nursing student Laken Riley may have ties to a violent organized crime gang based in Venezuela, a new court filing alleges.
Clarke County sheriff clarifies policy on handling undocumented arrestees/inmates
Sheriff John Q. Williams and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office have released information about their procedures for processing undocumented arrestees/inmates in response to the "ongoing speculation" following the murder of Athens University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus.
Dueling protests make noise outside Athens City Hall over alleged sanctuary city status
The Athens-Clarke County Commission meeting was interrupted when a protester stormed in accusing Mayor Kelly Girtz of corruption.
Athens police plan March checkpoints after 11% increase in DUI arrests
Department policy dictates the announcement of the checkpoint date, but not the specific location.
Laken Riley Act: Georgia student's murder sparks new federal bill
The Laken Riley Act would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement to issue detainers on illegal immigrants charged with theft or burglary.
Diego Ibarra, brother of murder suspect in Laken Riley's UGA campus death, appears in court
The brother of the suspected killer of a nursing student on UGA's campus will make his first appearance in federal court on Monday.
Two groups planning rallies Tuesday at Athens city hall after murder
A group is planning to rally Tuesday in Athens to fight racism against immigrants and sexist violence.
ICE says Georgia murder suspect's brother was previously arrested, but detainers were ignored
Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the brother of the suspect charged with Laken Riley's murder was arrested multiple times in Athens, but the agency's requests to take him into custody were ignored.
Laken Riley murder: Suspect Jose Ibarra not seeking bond
The man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens has decided not to seek bond.
Laken Riley murder: Athens-Clark County sheriff campaigned on not 'cooperating' with ICE: 'culture of fear'
A newly resurfaced video appears to show then-candidate John Williams, now the Athens-Clark County sheriff, saying that he would not cooperate with ICE.
UGA campus murder: Athens mayor defends city as protesters call for resignation after Laken Riley's death
The mayor of Athens-Clarke County warned against conflating immigration with crime after the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
UGA announces $7.3M aimed to improve campus safety
UGA officials announced a series of comprehensive enhancements to its campus safety initiatives, totaling an investment of more than $7.3 million.
UGA campus murder: Arrest warrants for Jose Ibarra released
The arrest warrants for the 26-year-old man accused of killing 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student Laken Hope Riley on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens have been released.
Laken Riley's murder fuels political firestorm as UGA community calls for unity
Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for a suspect.
Laken Hope Riley Foundation to be establish in honor of Georgia nursing student
The father of Laken Riley says they plan to establish the Laken Hope Riley Foundation in her honor.
UGA campus murder: Officials face mounting pressure amid campus safety concerns
Laken Riley’s murder has some University of Georgia students and parents pushing UGA and Athens-Clarke County leaders to invest more in safety measures.
Laken Riley murder: Athens DA enlists special prosecutor for trial
Athens District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez announced plans to bring in a special prosecutor to handle the murder trial for a 22-year-old woman who was killed during a morning run on the University of Georgia's campus.