The Gist: A 53-year-old resident of DeKalb County faces a federal indictment for allegedly destroying an ATM in Decatur’s North DeKalb Mall and possessing illegal explosives.
According to prosecutors, Abdurrahim Jalal took about $88,000 from the machine’s vault after the explosion.
The Details: On March 29, at approximately 3:11 a.m., an explosion rocked the Bank of America ATM at North DeKalb Mall. Abdurrahim Jalal is accused of causing the explosion and subsequently taking the money from the machine’s vault. Prosecutors say a search of his home revealed additional explosive devices.
In Context: Abdurrahim Jalal made his initial court appearance on September 27. The case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative, aimed at reducing violent crime.
Additional Information: The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Dash A. Cooper and involved the DeKalb County Fire Rescue in the investigation.