Atlanta police say homicides up in 2022, but victims knew suspect
Atlanta's police chief and top department officials met with reporters this week to talk about the city's alarming homicide rate and what's behind the rise in the deadly violence.
Atlanta Police Department launches new anti-crime unit
The Atlanta Police Department announced the launch of its new anti-crime unit Thursday.
Southwest Atlanta businesses burglarized overnight Tuesday
Three businesses in the Westview neighborhood along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard were burglarized overnight Tuesday, possibly by the same person. One store owner called the attack "disheartening."
Atlanta officer accused of profiling Black trans woman must pay $1.5 million for false arrest, jury finds
A federal jury ordered an Atlanta Police Department officer must pay $1.5 million to Ju’Zema Goldring, who identifies as a Black, transgender woman. The jury found Goldring was falsely arrested on the pretense of trafficking cocaine in 2015.
Atlanta police air unit help knab reckless driving suspect, passenger
Metro Atlanta law enforcement continues to team up to fight crime. One reckless driver was arrested during one such operation last Friday.
Atlanta police officer fired after Cherokee County rape arrest
An Atlanta police officer who was arrested in Cherokee County on charges he raped of an Acworth woman has been fired.
Police identify man accused of crashing stolen Atlanta fire truck
The Atlanta Police Department arrested 26-year-old Curtis Malik Smith. He is charged with theft of a motor vehicle by taking and criminal damage to property over $500.
Atlanta Police officer helps talk man out of jumping from highway bridge
An Atlanta Police Sergeant detailed his encounter with a man who he helped stop from jumping from a bridge.
Atlanta Police Chief discusses crime reporting practices related to car-break ins
Atlanta Police officers are permitted to count dozens of car break-ins as a single crime when they report statistical data.
Atlanta Police investigate string of shootings over 2 hour period
Atlanta Police have their hands full as they investigate 4 shootings that took place in less than 2 hours.
Atlanta police meet with law enforcement agencies to discuss safety as homicides, rapes trend upward
Murders and rapes are up in the city of Atlanta this year, that's according to data from the police department. Chief Rodney Bryant said it's unique to see homicides continue to climb as many other crimes like aggravated assaults go down.
Atlanta City Council address police precinct problems
Atlanta City Council members tell Atlanta Police Department supervisors they need to relocate officers stationed at a large precinct in the southwest section of town.
Atlanta police officer talks distressed man off bridge overpass
An Atlanta police officer is being credited for saving a man's life after he was able to convince a distressed man to step away from a ledge overlooking I-20 over the weekend.
Atlanta police warn 'shoplifting is a crime in our city' as it clarifies response policy
The Atlanta Police Department wants thieves to know they are back in business when it comes to responding to a shoplifting complaint.
DUI suspect who led Atlanta officers on high-speed chase, arrested
Trayvis Thurman charged with speeding, reckless driving, fleeing/eluding from police, obstruction, and DUI.
APD touts accomplishments during first Buckhead crime reduction task force meeting
An Atlanta Police commander says a dedicated and sustained division of police officers can cut crime.
Atlanta police officer charged with raping Cherokee County woman
The victim told deputies that her rapist identified himself as an Atlanta police officer conducting an investigation before he assaulted her in her home. Now an officer is in custody for the crime.
Atlanta police union rep say precinct bathrooms so unreliable portable toilets brought in
Employees want a functioning, reliable bathroom.
Video shows Atlanta police rescue man stuck in thick brush
Officers worked to break through the dense foliage to get to the man.
Police shoot woman accused of stabbing 2 at Downtown Atlanta bus station
An Atlanta police officer has shot a woman carrying two knives accused of stabbing two people during an altercation at a Downtown Greyhound bus station.