Carroll County

VIDEO: Teen apologizes, asks to call mom after being tased during traffic stop in Rockdale County

Video has been released of a 17-year-old teenager being tased by a Rockdale County Sheriff's Office deputy during a foot chase on July 12.

July 27, 2023 8:52am EDT

More than 800 pills, guns seized during Carroll County drug bust

A Carroll County man was arrested on Tuesday after a months-long investigation into the distribution of opioid pills, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

July 27, 2023 8:26am EDT

Judge makes ruling in confrontation between Carollton Police and teenager

Jorge Marenco was at the celebration with his family, along with many others who showed up for the festivities.

July 25, 2023 7:08pm EDT

Man convicted in police chase that ended in cousins death gets maximum sentence

A 25-year-old from Alabama convicted of murder after leading law enforcement on a chase that resulted in a deadly shooting learned how long he will spend behind bars.

July 13, 2023 10:58pm EDT

Carrollton police officer's message to the man who shot him with AK-47

The now-retired Carrollton police officer who was critically wounded by a suspect carrying an AK-47 during a police chase in 2021 spoke to FOX 5 exclusively.

July 13, 2023 2:06pm EDT

Large snake blamed for small fire under oven in Carroll County

A very large snake is being blamed for starting a small fire at a home in Carroll County on July 8.

July 10, 2023 1:52pm EDT

Carroll County man convicted after wild April 2021 chase that injured 3 officers

The cousin of the man who shot three law enforcement officers during a wild car and foot chase that started in Carroll County on April 12, 2021, has been convicted of multiple counts.

July 8, 2023 1:08pm EDT

Over 4,500 pills, other drugs seized in search of Carrollton home, police say

Authorities say the illegal drugs seized from the Carroll County home were worth more than $100,000 on the street.

June 30, 2023 9:02am EDT

Black man target protest planned before NAACP meeting with police in Villa Rica

The Carroll County branch of NAACP has a meeting scheduled with the Villa Rica Police Chief at 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss the disturbing usage of targets featuring the image of a Black man during a recent gun safety class for local residents.

June 29, 2023 10:59am EDT

Dash cam video: Teen suspect shoots at Carroll County deputy during high-speed chase

Dash camera video captured a dangerous exchange between a Carroll County deputy and a teenage suspect accused of firing at him during a high-speed chase on Highway 27.

June 27, 2023 10:46pm EDT

Carroll County man still missing after one year

It's been one year since a Carroll County man disappeared and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for its help again.

June 24, 2023 11:39am EDT

Shooting target used by Villa Rica police features Black man, community outraged

An apology issued from the Villa Rica police chief after photos show an image of a Black man used as target practice during a training seminar.

June 21, 2023 10:48pm EDT

Carrollton man found guilty of molesting two children

Authorities say the 19-year-old Georgia man abused his young nephew and niece for months when they were dropped off at his home to wait for the bus to school.

June 19, 2023 10:51pm EDT

Carroll County deputy passes after 'heroic' battle with cancer

Hearts are heavy across Carroll County where the community is mourning a beloved law enforcement officer after her “heroic battle with cancer.”

June 17, 2023 6:04pm EDT

$10K in illegal street drugs removed during Carrollton drug bust

In a targeted operation following an extensive illegal drug distribution investigation, Carrollton Police Department's Aggressive Criminal Enforcement (ACE) Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on North Aycock Street on Wednesday.

June 15, 2023 3:27pm EDT