Dunwoody police ask residents to vote for grant for K-9 unit

Law enforcement trains K-9 officers to find hidden drugs and track down criminals. No one disputes they are great crime-solving animals.

One year anniversary of yoga studio shooting, Dunwoody native killed

One year ago, Dunwoody native, Maura Binkley, died in a senseless act of violence. The 21-year-old was a college student at Florida State University. She was at a yoga studio in Tallahassee when a gunman opened fire killing Maura and another woman, Dr. Nancy Van Vessem. Five others were injured. The gunman then killed himself.

Prayer vigil, protest day before ex-officer's sentencing hearing

The DeKalb County chapter of the NAACP held a rally and prayer vigil on the county courthouse steps demanding the maximum sentence for ex-officer Robert Olsen.

16-year-old recovering after being shot by another teen

Police in DeKalb County said a 16-year-old remained in the hospital late Monday afternoon with serious injuries. Officers said a friend accidentally shot the teen in the face.

Lithonia Middle student first 'GBI Agent for a Day'

A Lithonia Middle School student was the first chosen to participate in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's new "GBI Agent for a Day" program.

Mattie's Call for missing Clarkston man

Police in Clarkston are searching for a missing 33-year-old man. Officers have since issued a Mattie’s Call, Georgia’s emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons.

DeKalb County Police K-9 recovering after shooting

He was critically injured in the line of duty, but a DeKalb County Police K-9 is recovering.

Who killed Frankie Tyrone Russell?

He was a beloved member of many circles with lots of friends and family who are mourning his loss.

Murders, homicides on record pace in DeKalb County

It’s a new record and it’s not a good one. So far, the homicide and murder rate is on a record pace for Dekalb County. FOX 5’s George Franco met with top police brass and County Commissioner Larry Johnson at the department’s South Precinct to try to find out why.

Georgia firefighter survives deadly blood clot scare

DeKalb County Fire Rescue Captain Eric Jackson, 51, knew the sudden pain he felt in his side January 19, 2019, wasn't normal. But the veteran Georgia firefighter had no idea his life was on the line.