Man in mental health crisis talked down from Marietta building
A man climbed onto a building in Marietta on Wednesday during a mental health crisis and was safely talked down before being taken to get help, according to Marietta police. What happened: The man climbed onto a building and was acting erratically. About 20 emergency responders were on scene. He was persuaded to come down […]
Crash on I-75 leads to arrest after stolen and untraceable guns found
A single-vehicle crash on I-75 in Crisp County early Tuesday morning led to the discovery of two weapons and the arrest of an 18-year-old. What’s Happening: Around 3:30 a.m. April 14, Crisp County sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash on I-75 northbound near mile marker 104. At the scene, they found a handgun, two magazines, […]
Two morning crashes start off Atlanta rush hour Thursday
Two crashes are blocking lanes on metro Atlanta highways during Thursday’s morning commute. What’s Happening: In DeKalb County, a crash on I-675 North at I-285 is blocking one left lane near mile marker 9. In Fulton County, a separate crash on I-20 East at McDaniel Street is blocking one left lane near mile marker 56.4. […]
Atlanta woman arrested in March shooting
A 39-year-old Atlanta woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting at a southwest Atlanta address that left one person dead and another hospitalized. What’s Happening: Ashley Prater was arrested April 15 and charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault. Aggravated assault means she is accused of causing serious bodily harm. […]