Accused child molestation suspect found dead at DeKalb County Jail
An inmate charged with child molestation and sexual battery has died after he was found unresponsive in a cell in the DeKalb County Jail.
An inmate charged with child molestation and sexual battery has died after he was found unresponsive in a cell in the DeKalb County Jail.
Woman confronts man breaking into her home. It didn't end well for him.
Decatur police are looking for a man who tried to break in to a woman's home. Police say the man was actually climbing through the window when he came face to face with the homeowner who stopped him in his tracks.
Decatur police are looking for a man who tried to break in to a woman's home. Police say the man was actually climbing through the window when he came face to face with the homeowner who stopped him in his tracks.
Atlanta 16-year-old charged in Brookhaven drive-by shooting
A 16-year-old Atlanta male has been arrested in charged in connection to a drive-by shooting in Brookhaven. Authorities say an occupied apartment building was struck by several bullets .
A 16-year-old Atlanta male has been arrested in charged in connection to a drive-by shooting in Brookhaven. Authorities say an occupied apartment building was struck by several bullets .
Truck and trailer theft in Ellenwood caught on camera
Doorbell camera captured a Marietta businessman's truck driving off with his mini-excavator in tow after he arrived for a job.
Doorbell camera captured a Marietta businessman's truck driving off with his mini-excavator in tow after he arrived for a job.
Dog slowly recovering after being set on fire, search for suspect continues
Will the Labradoodle is slowly recovering after he was set on fire by an unknown suspect last week in DeKalb County. A $10,000 reward is now being offered to find whoever is responsible.
Will the Labradoodle is slowly recovering after he was set on fire by an unknown suspect last week in DeKalb County. A $10,000 reward is now being offered to find whoever is responsible.
Masks will remain on inside DeKalb County schools this upcoming semester
The DeKalb County School District said staff and students will continue to be required to wear masks within DCSD buildings during the upcoming semester.
The DeKalb County School District said staff and students will continue to be required to wear masks within DCSD buildings during the upcoming semester.
DeKalb County to give away 4,000 boxes of food to families in need Saturday
COVID-19 Care Baskets will be handed out on Saturday, Dec. 18 on a first-come, first-served basis at seven drive-through locations.
COVID-19 Care Baskets will be handed out on Saturday, Dec. 18 on a first-come, first-served basis at seven drive-through locations.
5 people, including 2 girls, killed in DeKalb County house fire
An overnight house fire in DeKalb County has claimed the lives of five people - two of whom are children - and injured three others.
An overnight house fire in DeKalb County has claimed the lives of five people - two of whom are children - and injured three others.
Driver dies after crashing into median on I-285, police say
Atlanta police said a car struck a pedestrian at the location, but the circumstances were still being investigated.
Atlanta police said a car struck a pedestrian at the location, but the circumstances were still being investigated.
'We lost everything': Fire leaves Decatur mother and children homeless before Christmas
The Decatur single mom and her two sons woke up to the smell of smoke. The fire destroyed everything they had and left them without a home right before the holidays.
The Decatur single mom and her two sons woke up to the smell of smoke. The fire destroyed everything they had and left them without a home right before the holidays.
Mattie's Call issued for missing 78-year-old DeKalb County man
Leroy Howard was last seen Sunday in the 1900 block of Columbia Drive, the DeKalb County Police Department said.
Leroy Howard was last seen Sunday in the 1900 block of Columbia Drive, the DeKalb County Police Department said.
Pedestrian killed in Brookhaven hit-and-run, police say
Brookhaven police requested Georgia State Patrol's help investigating at around 9 p.m. on Friday night on Clairmont Road.
Brookhaven police requested Georgia State Patrol's help investigating at around 9 p.m. on Friday night on Clairmont Road.
Decatur family left homeless after apartment fire
The family escaped, but they didn't have time to grab any belongings.
The family escaped, but they didn't have time to grab any belongings.
Police find man, woman shot to death at DeKalb County park
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide at a Tucker-area park on Thursday afternoon.
Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide at a Tucker-area park on Thursday afternoon.
Dog recovering after being set on fire, police search for suspect
Police in DeKalb County said they have identified the owner of a badly burned dog, but investigators are still trying to find the person responsible for setting the canine on fire.
Police in DeKalb County said they have identified the owner of a badly burned dog, but investigators are still trying to find the person responsible for setting the canine on fire.
Man sentenced to life for murder of aspiring musician at Chamblee QuikTrip
Leroy Starr Copney, Jr., 49, was convicted of murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, criminal street gang activity, and weapons offenses stemming from the shooting death of 30-year-old Andrew Spencer at the QuikTrip on Buford Highway in Chamblee on Dec. 30, 2016.
Leroy Starr Copney, Jr., 49, was convicted of murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, criminal street gang activity, and weapons offenses stemming from the shooting death of 30-year-old Andrew Spencer at the QuikTrip on Buford Highway in Chamblee on Dec. 30, 2016.
Community members renew push for the creation of City of Dekalb
There is a renewed push for a part of unincorporated Dekalb County to break off and form its own city.
There is a renewed push for a part of unincorporated Dekalb County to break off and form its own city.
Car break-in suspect flees from police, spotted behind Chamblee homes
Chamblee police said they want to find a man seen in surveillance video behind a home after fleeing from officers. Investigators said the man is connected to several car break-ins.
Chamblee police said they want to find a man seen in surveillance video behind a home after fleeing from officers. Investigators said the man is connected to several car break-ins.
Metro Atlanta leaders call for gun storage legislation
Local gun safety advocates and victims of gun violence called on lawmakers to pass legislation that requires stricter storage for gun owners. The coalition expects to have legislation passed in DeKalb County, South Fulton and Atlanta.
Local gun safety advocates and victims of gun violence called on lawmakers to pass legislation that requires stricter storage for gun owners. The coalition expects to have legislation passed in DeKalb County, South Fulton and Atlanta.
Decatur woman escapes from burning home
A sleeping DeKalb County woman is unharmed after she woke up to the smell of smoke and was able to escape her burning home.
A sleeping DeKalb County woman is unharmed after she woke up to the smell of smoke and was able to escape her burning home.