Lithonia man sentenced to life plus 65 for killing girlfriend, shooting police officer in 2019
A Lithonia man, Otis Dennis Walker, has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison after killing his girlfriend, Aleka Simmons, and shooting DeKalb County Police Department Officer Derek Nunn on Aug. 1, 2019.
A Lithonia man, Otis Dennis Walker, has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison after killing his girlfriend, Aleka Simmons, and shooting DeKalb County Police Department Officer Derek Nunn on Aug. 1, 2019.
Grandson shoots, kills 77-year-old grandfather in Lithonia, police say
Lithonia police are investigating a tragedy in the 7000 block of Dean Court where a man reportedly shot and killed his grandfather.
Lithonia police are investigating a tragedy in the 7000 block of Dean Court where a man reportedly shot and killed his grandfather.
Man shot at BP gas station in Lithonia
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that took place at a Lithonia gas station Sunday evening.
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that took place at a Lithonia gas station Sunday evening.
14-year-old shot to death in Lithonia, gunman remains at large
Investigators say they are working tirelessly to determine who is responsible for the tragic event that killed a 14-year-old over the weekend.
Investigators say they are working tirelessly to determine who is responsible for the tragic event that killed a 14-year-old over the weekend.
2 injured in gunfight after attempted robbery at Lithonia-area gas station
Two people have been hospitalized after police say they started shooting at eachother during an attempted robbery outside a DeKalb County gas station Thursday evening, police say.
Two people have been hospitalized after police say they started shooting at eachother during an attempted robbery outside a DeKalb County gas station Thursday evening, police say.
Suspected chop shop busted near Lithonia
Investigators say they were looking into an ongoing theft case when they made the discovery at a location along Rock Chapel Road in Lithonia.
Investigators say they were looking into an ongoing theft case when they made the discovery at a location along Rock Chapel Road in Lithonia.
Atlanta man sentenced to life for 2020 murder of driver at Lithonia apartments
A 24-year-old Atlanta man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the deadly shooting of a driver and the subsequent crash that hospitalized an elderly woman.
A 24-year-old Atlanta man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the deadly shooting of a driver and the subsequent crash that hospitalized an elderly woman.
Deadly shooting investigation underway in Lithonia
Homicide investigators were called to a home on Valley Green Road in Lithonia overnight.
Homicide investigators were called to a home on Valley Green Road in Lithonia overnight.
Construction workers robbed in Lithonia, police looking for thieves
The DeKalb County Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed several construction workers recently.
The DeKalb County Police Department is looking for two men who allegedly robbed several construction workers recently.
Fugitive wanted for murder, armed robbery arrested in DeKalb County
Jeremy Rashaad Baker, 32, was charged with murder and armed robbery.
Jeremy Rashaad Baker, 32, was charged with murder and armed robbery.
Officials uses pepper spray during fight at Lithonia High School
School officials say pepper spray was used to regain control during a fight at Lithonia High School on Thursday.
School officials say pepper spray was used to regain control during a fight at Lithonia High School on Thursday.
New grant gives Lithonia's old city hall building new look for youth programs
Lithonia Police Chief Donald Dejarnette is excited about future plans for the old city hall building. It will soon serve as the new home for the city's planned youth and young adult resource center.
Lithonia Police Chief Donald Dejarnette is excited about future plans for the old city hall building. It will soon serve as the new home for the city's planned youth and young adult resource center.
Summerour descendants hold 100th family reunion in Lithonia
If you’ve planned a family reunion before, or been to one, you know there’s a lot of work that goes into it. So, imagine just how dedicated the Summerour's must have been to have organized this annual massive meet up since 1923.
If you’ve planned a family reunion before, or been to one, you know there’s a lot of work that goes into it. So, imagine just how dedicated the Summerour's must have been to have organized this annual massive meet up since 1923.
72-year-old woman with mental health concerns gone missing
A 72-year-old woman officials say has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia and has recently become more aggressive has gone missing in Lithonia. DeKalb County police believe she may be trying to hitchhike her way to Chicago.
A 72-year-old woman officials say has been diagnosed with Schizophrenia and has recently become more aggressive has gone missing in Lithonia. DeKalb County police believe she may be trying to hitchhike her way to Chicago.
Firefighters respond to house fire in Lithonia
Firefighters responded to a fire at a home in the 1200 block of Coffee Road in Lithonia late Sunday morning.
Firefighters responded to a fire at a home in the 1200 block of Coffee Road in Lithonia late Sunday morning.
Man killed by DeKalb County police during hostage situation identified
DeKalb County police and SWAT are on the scene of a situation on Cragstone Court in Lithonia.
DeKalb County police and SWAT are on the scene of a situation on Cragstone Court in Lithonia.
Medical emergency triggers multi-car crash in Lithonia, police say
At least three people were sent to the hospital after a major crash involving five vehicles in Lithonia, according to officials.
At least three people were sent to the hospital after a major crash involving five vehicles in Lithonia, according to officials.
Arrest made in violent Lithonia home invasion
A man wanted for a violent home invasion robbery in Lithonia has been arrested.
A man wanted for a violent home invasion robbery in Lithonia has been arrested.
30 dogs seized from Lithonia properties in animal cruelty case, police say
A spokesperson for the department tells FOX 5 they believe 29 dogs in total have been removed.
A spokesperson for the department tells FOX 5 they believe 29 dogs in total have been removed.
MATTIE'S CALL: Missing 66-year-old in Lithonia found
They say that Griffin, who is disabled, was last seen around 9 a.m. Friday in the 1800 block of Tafetta Trail in Lithonia.
They say that Griffin, who is disabled, was last seen around 9 a.m. Friday in the 1800 block of Tafetta Trail in Lithonia.