Assistant principal placed on leave after arrest for sexual battery
Dr. Samuel David Wilder arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, and simple battery.
Dr. Samuel David Wilder arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, and simple battery.
Boarding company workers ambushed by squatters in Lithonia
A dispute between workers of a boarding company sent to secure a home and squatters ended with a man being shot and police searching for the gunman.
A dispute between workers of a boarding company sent to secure a home and squatters ended with a man being shot and police searching for the gunman.
Man critically injured in Lithonia apartment shooting
A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at a Lithonia apartment.
A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at a Lithonia apartment.
'Cold-hearted': Man shot to death in front of DeKalb County sports bar
"COLD-HEARTED": The owner of the sports bar says he saw surveillance footage of the suspect pulling out a gun and shooting his victim over and over - not stopping even when the man fell to the ground.
"COLD-HEARTED": The owner of the sports bar says he saw surveillance footage of the suspect pulling out a gun and shooting his victim over and over - not stopping even when the man fell to the ground.
Project aims to preserve Lithonia’s Bruce Street School
For decades, the granite building known as the Bruce Street School was a place of safety and hope. Now, former students are leading the charge to preserve the ruins for future generations.
For decades, the granite building known as the Bruce Street School was a place of safety and hope. Now, former students are leading the charge to preserve the ruins for future generations.
Missing 73-year-old man last seen in Lithonia neighborhood
Fredrick Thompson, 73, was last seen Monday on Keystone Bend in Lithonia, police say.
Fredrick Thompson, 73, was last seen Monday on Keystone Bend in Lithonia, police say.
Car crashes into Emory Hillandale Hospital emergency room
So far, officials say two people were injured during the crash--the driver of the vehicle and a hospital employee.
So far, officials say two people were injured during the crash--the driver of the vehicle and a hospital employee.
1 dead, 1 injured in double shooting at Lithonia condos, police say
Police went to Penwood Place in Lithonia and confirmed there were two people shot at the scene. The injured victim is expected to survive, according to police.
Police went to Penwood Place in Lithonia and confirmed there were two people shot at the scene. The injured victim is expected to survive, according to police.
Mother of murdered 13-year-old Lithonia boy hopes new video leads to an arrest
His mother hopes new video will be the catalyst to force that person to surrender to authorities.
His mother hopes new video will be the catalyst to force that person to surrender to authorities.
Suspect in double shooting not found in Lithonia home after SWAT standoff, police say
Two people were shot in a Lithonia neighborhood prompting a SWAT response to search for the possible suspect.
Two people were shot in a Lithonia neighborhood prompting a SWAT response to search for the possible suspect.
Lithonia mother question claims her son was shot, killed trying to break into car
Angelia Stokes returned to the scene of Sunday's shooting in search of answers in the deadly shooting that put her 17-year-old son in the hospital and claimed his friend's life.
Angelia Stokes returned to the scene of Sunday's shooting in search of answers in the deadly shooting that put her 17-year-old son in the hospital and claimed his friend's life.
Police: 13-year-old DeKalb County girl missing after leaving home
Harmony was last seen wearing a white shirt and black pants near her home in Lithonia, Georgia.
Harmony was last seen wearing a white shirt and black pants near her home in Lithonia, Georgia.
Missing: Police searching for 13-year-old DeKalb County boy
DeKalb County police said they need help locating a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen in Lithonia.
DeKalb County police said they need help locating a missing 13-year-old boy who was last seen in Lithonia.
DeKalb County teacher's profanity-laced exchange with students caught on tape
A DeKalb teacher was placed on administrative leave after a profane-laced exchange with ninth graders surfaced.
A DeKalb teacher was placed on administrative leave after a profane-laced exchange with ninth graders surfaced.
Death of 13-year-old boy found in woods by Lithonia Park ruled a homicide
Police in DeKalb County have officially identified the 13-year-old boy whose body was found in the woods at a park behind a subdivision in Lithonia on Monday.
Police in DeKalb County have officially identified the 13-year-old boy whose body was found in the woods at a park behind a subdivision in Lithonia on Monday.
13-year-old boy found dead in wooded area behind homes in Lithonia
DeKalb County police are investigating after a boy's body was found in the woods at a park behind a subdivision in Lithonia.
DeKalb County police are investigating after a boy's body was found in the woods at a park behind a subdivision in Lithonia.
Stonecrest man, 19, charged with murder in gun sale gone wrong
A 19-year-old is in custody, charged in connection to the death of another person in Lithonia.
A 19-year-old is in custody, charged in connection to the death of another person in Lithonia.
Man arrested on terroristic charges after SWAT standoff in DeKalb County
After a three and a half hour standoff, a SWAT standoff in DeKalb County Wednesday afternoon ended with a peaceful resolution.
After a three and a half hour standoff, a SWAT standoff in DeKalb County Wednesday afternoon ended with a peaceful resolution.
Lithonia police seeking tips in K-9 shooting, death
The Lithonia police are still searching for the gunman who injured K-9 Perro. The dog was euthanized after the shooting. They're asking for help from the public to make an arrest.
The Lithonia police are still searching for the gunman who injured K-9 Perro. The dog was euthanized after the shooting. They're asking for help from the public to make an arrest.
Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.
Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.