Initiative in Rockdale County allows those wanted on misdemeanor warrants to pay bond, clear record
A new initiative allows a person wanted for things like petty theft or a minor traffic offense to pay a preset cash bond and clear their record.
Deputy educates public on gun safety after accidental shootings involving children
With the recent spike in accidental shootings among children and adolescents, law enforcement officers say it is clear people need to do a better job securing their weapons.
12-year-old who went missing in Rockdale County found safe
The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office said 12-year-old Semaj M. Stephens' mother told deputies her son never returned home from school.
Gun found in Heritage High School student's backpack, district says
A Rockdale County Public Schools spokesperson said administrators at a high school on Tuesday discovered a student in possession of a gun.
Teacher seen in video appearing to strike student charged, no longer with district
The Rockdale County teacher seen in a video that appears to show him striking a student has lost his job.
Video shows teacher appearing to strike student; parents outraged
Rockdale County students and parents are outraged about a video that appears to show a teacher striking a student.
Rockdale County deputy arrested by Georgia State Patrol troopers
A Rockdale County deputy faces DUI charges and another has been cited for an open container after Georgia State Patrol troopers caught the driving deputy speeding more than 100 miles per hour on Interstate 20.
Conyers Middle School under lockdown over 'suspicious visitors'
A Rockdale County middle school is under lockdown while police investigate suspicious visitors on campus Thursday morning.
Rockdale inmate worker captured after early morning escape, sheriff says
Deputies said 35-year-old Bryan Lee Grantham was assisting the kitchen staff in making breakfast at the sheriff's office at around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday. Officials counted inmate workers at 4:50 a.m. and discovered Grantham was missing.
Man pointed pistol at people at Waffle House in Conyers, police say
Phabian Harp pulled out that pistol shortly after 4:40 a.m. on Oct. 16, the Conyers Police Department said.
Conyers police, Walmart donate mattresses for children who didn't have one
Conyers police said officers realized that children didn't have mattresses for their beds while investigating a call for service.
Sheriff: Man killed when car flips over in Rockdale County
Deputies say a driver was killed when his car flipped over early Thursday morning on Klondike Road in Rockdale County.
Conyers police officers credited for saving life of man on train tracks
Two Conyers police officers are being praised for their quick thinking and medical training that saved the life of a man who collapsed while working on some railroad tracks.
$15K reward offered in search for killer in Conyers cold case murder
Four years ago, Richard "ATL" Green was found shot to death in the Pinedale subdivision of Conyers. His killer is still on the run and his family is hoping a $15,000 reward will bring a suspect to justice.
Former state lawmaker, regent pleads guilty to racketeering
Dean Alford was indicted in May in Rockdale County on charges of racketeering, fraud and forgery relating to allegations that he faked contracts while seeking money from a financial company.
SWAT breach Conyers home to find suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot, police say
A spokesperson for the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office told FOX 5 Atlanta investigators found a suspect dead at a home near the intersection of Klondike Road and McDaniel Mill Road.
Rockdale deputy found with marijuana while on duty arrested
Deputy Shadrika Burney was charged with violation of oath by a public officer, crossing the guard lines while in possession of marijuana, and possession of marijuana.
Police warning about scam that cost Atlanta woman thousands
Police have a big warning about a phone scam targeting people across the Atlanta metro area.
Conyers K-9 receives new body armor
Conyers Police Department’s K-9 Briscoe, handled by Officer William Treadwell, received a donation of a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Rockdale County Sheriff warns about scams targeting elderly residents
Rockdale County deputies are warning citizens to be aware of scammers who pretend to be relatives to target the elderly.