DeKalb County man charged with possession, distribution of child pornography
A DeKalb County man is in custody charged with multiple counts of possession and distribution of child pornography following a search of his home, officials say.
A DeKalb County man is in custody charged with multiple counts of possession and distribution of child pornography following a search of his home, officials say.
Man wanted for Whitehall Forest Court murder arrested
Da’Shaun Malik Sutton, 27, was taken into custody by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit.
Da’Shaun Malik Sutton, 27, was taken into custody by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit.
Man in stolen car tries to run over Chamblee officer, police say
Police are searching for a man who investigators say tried to run over a Chamblee officer on Wednesday. Police say the officer was forced to open fire on the driver.
Police are searching for a man who investigators say tried to run over a Chamblee officer on Wednesday. Police say the officer was forced to open fire on the driver.
Family of woman killed in DeKalb-Peachtree Airport plane crash reaches settlement
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by the family of one of the victims of the deadly plane crash at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport last year.
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by the family of one of the victims of the deadly plane crash at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport last year.
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.
Couple returns from vacation to find thieves have struck their home
A DeKalb County couple came home from vacation to find just about everything they owned was stolen or damaged.
A DeKalb County couple came home from vacation to find just about everything they owned was stolen or damaged.
3 wanted for questioning in shooting where man crashed SUV trying to flee
The three people were at the Chevron gas station located near the corner of Panola and Redan roads around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The three people were at the Chevron gas station located near the corner of Panola and Redan roads around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Metro-Atlanta rape suspect accused of posing as priest to lure victims arrested in Missouri, police say
Police said Wednesday afternoon Marco Johnson was found in Maryland Heights, Missouri. He's awaiting extradition to Georgia.
Police said Wednesday afternoon Marco Johnson was found in Maryland Heights, Missouri. He's awaiting extradition to Georgia.
Suspect charged with murder of Lithonia teen found shot in the head in crashed car, police say
Police have arrested a man in connection to a DeKalb County teenager found dead inside a car in July.
Police have arrested a man in connection to a DeKalb County teenager found dead inside a car in July.
Overturned Publix truck spills groceries on I-285, causes major delays
An overturned Publix truck sent groceries spilling across I-285, blocking almost all of the interstate's lanes and causing major delays for drivers.
An overturned Publix truck sent groceries spilling across I-285, blocking almost all of the interstate's lanes and causing major delays for drivers.
Man shot several times, hits pole trying to flee area, police say
Police say a driver struck a pole trying to flee a shooting at a DeKalb County gas station early Tuesday evening.
Police say a driver struck a pole trying to flee a shooting at a DeKalb County gas station early Tuesday evening.
Stonecrest passes new marijuana ordinance, reducing fine for possessing one ounce or less
A person charged with possessing one ounce or less of marijuana in Stonecrest will now pay a maximum fine of $100.
A person charged with possessing one ounce or less of marijuana in Stonecrest will now pay a maximum fine of $100.
DeKalb teen charged with felony murder for shooting twin brother in face, police say
Police said a teenager faces a murder charge after shooting his twin brother in the face on Monday in a home in DeKalb County.
Police said a teenager faces a murder charge after shooting his twin brother in the face on Monday in a home in DeKalb County.
Police searching for DeKalb 13-year-old boy
Ja'Kylan Herny was last seen on Rockey Valley Drive in Conley.
Ja'Kylan Herny was last seen on Rockey Valley Drive in Conley.
Lucky Hawkins disappearance: Few signs of Georgia father one year later
Lucky Hawkins' family says they last heard from him Aug. 22, 2021, days before he was supposed to check out of a Union City motel. Hawkins had plans to go to North Carolina to renew his tag, but ne never made it.
Lucky Hawkins' family says they last heard from him Aug. 22, 2021, days before he was supposed to check out of a Union City motel. Hawkins had plans to go to North Carolina to renew his tag, but ne never made it.
Family hopes a tip will lead to second arrest in murder of 28-year-old father
DeKalb County police are trying to find the second person suspected in the murder of 28-year-old Deven Tillis.
DeKalb County police are trying to find the second person suspected in the murder of 28-year-old Deven Tillis.
Man posing as priest wanted for brutal rapes in Dunwoody, police say
Marco Aries Johnson, 46, claims he is a priest, gains the trust of women, and then brutally assaults them, Dunwoody police say.
Marco Aries Johnson, 46, claims he is a priest, gains the trust of women, and then brutally assaults them, Dunwoody police say.
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office looking for dozens of volunteers
The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office is looking for volunteers. Sheriff Melody Maddox says working with community volunteers will be a win-win situation. She launched the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office Community Volunteer Program.
The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office is looking for volunteers. Sheriff Melody Maddox says working with community volunteers will be a win-win situation. She launched the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office Community Volunteer Program.
Pedestrian struck during hit-and-run in Decatur dies, police say
Police say the victim did not have any identifying information on him. They are asking for the public's help in identifying him.
Police say the victim did not have any identifying information on him. They are asking for the public's help in identifying him.
Pay raise announced for first responders in DeKalb County
On Tuesday, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a 6.5 percent bump in starting salary for all sworn DeKalb County Police Department police officers.
On Tuesday, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a 6.5 percent bump in starting salary for all sworn DeKalb County Police Department police officers.