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A 19-year-old man is dead following a shooting early this morning in Albany.

Crime

19-Year-Old Killed in Albany Shooting

by Thom ChandlerAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

In the early hours of Thursday, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a suspect in connection with an armed carjacking on Anthony Road.

Crime

Masked Carjacker Nabbed in Early Morning Pursuit in Macon

by Thom ChandlerAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Atlanta police have made an arrest in a cold case dating back over 25 years, bringing a renewed sense of justice to the family of Melissa Wolfenbarger.

Crime

Husband Arrested in 1998 Cold Case Murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger

by Thom ChandlerAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

ATLANTA -- Atlanta police are searching for a man involved in a fondling incident that took place on August 2. According to police, at around 9:10 a.m., a woman reported being groped by an unidentified man while entering a business at 1197 Peachtree Street NE. The suspect approached her from behind and fled the scene immediately after the assault, disappearing on foot.

Crime

Unidentified Man Gropes Woman in Midtown Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Marcus Gregory, a USPS mail carrier, was arrested on August 2 by the Gwinnett County Police Department for multiple felonies, including stealing mail and drug possession, while on duty.

Crime

Georgia Mail Carrier Arrested for Theft and Drug Charges

by Thom ChandlerAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

A pregnant woman was shot multiple times in Albany, prompting a swift response from law enforcement agencies to apprehend the suspect, Alonzo Solomon, 31. He was arrested and faces several charges, including aggravated assault and firearm possession by a convicted felon.

Crime

Pregnant Woman Shot in Georgia: Suspect in Custody

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2024August 4, 2024

The City of Roswell has secured a new location for its Public Safety Headquarters. This move, approved unanimously by the City Council, aims to provide better facilities for the Police and Fire Departments.

Crime

Roswell Buys New Public Safety HQ for Police and Fire Departments

by Thom ChandlerAugust 3, 2024August 3, 2024

A midday shooting on Browns Mill Road and Cleveland Avenue in Atlanta left three men injured, with one in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the incident to uncover the circumstances surrounding the violent encounter.

Crime

Multiple People Injured in Southeast Atlanta Shooting

by Thom ChandlerAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024

A Riverdale man faces life in prison for a fatal shooting at a birthday party. According to the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office, 21-year-old Brian Garfield Fort was convicted Thursday of felony murder, aggravated assault, and weapons charges in the death of 20 year-old Joshua Quaintance.

Crime

Guilty Verdict for Shooter Who Killed Party Guest Over ‘Green’ Remark

by Thom ChandlerAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024

Police departments throughout the state are urging Georgia drivers, be on high alert. A crafty group of scammers is using text messages to target Peach Pass users statewide. Reports have surged about a fraudulent scheme that tricks people into paying for non-existent tolls.

Crime, Newsflash

Peach Pass Panic: SMS Scammers Sweep Across Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024

A man was critically injured in a shooting Thursday morning on the 2400 block of Holland Drive in Bibb County. Deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene after a 911 call reported a person down.

Crime

Shooting on Holland Drive in Bibb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Selective Focus Photography of a Mailbox

Crime

Georgia Woman Arrested for Alleged Mail Theft and Child Cruelty

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024

A convicted felon was arrested in Lawrenceville Friday night during a police operation. The suspect was found in possession of two firearms, including a ghost gun, and felony amounts of narcotics. This arrest is part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of untraceable weapons in the community.

Crime

Convicted Felon with Ghost Gun Arrested in Lawrenceville

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Sean Patrick Cirillo of Atlanta has admitted to making death threats against U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Crime

Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty to Death Threats Against Marjorie Taylor Greene

by Thom ChandlerJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Maria Gomez-Perez, missing for eight weeks from Gainesville, has been found safe in Dover, Ohio. The search ended when authorities apprehended Antonio Agustin, now held in the Tuscarawas County Jail on charges connected to Maria's disappearance.

Crime, Newsflash

A Closer Look at The Abduction of 12-Year-Old Maria Gomez-Perez

by Thom ChandlerJuly 28, 2024July 28, 2024

The Albany Police Department has taken a suspect into custody following a fatal shooting at the Knights Inn on North Slappey Boulevard this morning.

Crime

Deadly Shooting at Albany Motel: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024

🕵️‍♂️ The Details: On Friday, July 26, shortly before 8:30 a.m., a distress call was made to Roswell E911 by an individual reporting the discovery of a deceased family member inside an apartment at Champions Green Apartments on Belmont Drive. Responding officers found Acacio Rodriguez dead inside her apartment with injuries indicative of a homicide.

Crime

Roswell Police Arrest Suspect in Girlfriend’s Homicide

by Thom ChandlerJuly 27, 2024July 27, 2024

In a significant development in a missing person investigation, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, has made a discovery that could bring closure to the disappearance of Gabriella Dixon, who has been missing since October.

Crime, Newsflash

Human Remains Found Today Are Believed To Be Gabriella Dixon

by Thom ChandlerJuly 24, 2024July 24, 2024

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