19-Year-Old Shot, Killed Outside DeKalb Food Mart: Police

A 19-year-old man was found shot outside a DeKalb County food mart Wednesday evening, he later died from his injuries.

Decatur Man Charged In Major Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Adam Mathias Garcia of Decatur faces federal drug and firearms possession charges in a major drug trafficking conspiracy based in Savannah.

DeKalb PD Debuts Civilian Roles For Nonviolent Calls

The DeKalb County Police Department implemented two non-sworn, civilian personnel positions for lower priority, nonviolent service calls.

2 Men Wanted In Jewelry Store Robbery At DeKalb Mall

DeKalb police are searching for two men who they say shot at the glass cases and stole jewelry from a store in The Gallery at South DeKalb.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Decatur

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Decatur and Avondale Estates

2 Dead, 2 Injured In DeKalb Gas Station Shooting

DeKalb County police say as many as 50 shots were fired at a Decatur gas station Tuesday night, leaving two people injured and two dead.

Suspect In Supermarket Shooting Released From Hospital, Arrested

Victor Lee Tucker, the suspect in the Big Bear Supermarket shooting last Monday, was released from the hospital Friday and arrested.

DeKalb Youth Police Academy Event Rescheduled

The DeKalb County Police Department was supposed to hold its first-ever youth academy Saturday, but it's been rescheduled to July.

Cashier Killed Over Face Mask Argument Identified: Police

Laquitta Willis, 41, was working her shift at Big Bear Supermarket on Monday. A man shot and killed her after an argument over face masks.

Former DeKalb Firefighter Dies Saving Swimmers In Alabama

William "Bill" Smith was serving as a Baldwin County Sheriff's deputy. He drowned Sunday while rescuing swimmers near Gulf Shores.

Man's Leg Severed By Moving Train In Decatur

Decatur police said the man tried to board a moving train when he fell, and the train severed one of his legs.

Second Suspect Arrested In Child Killing: DeKalb Sheriff

DeKalb and Atlanta law enforcement officers arrested a second suspect Thursday in connection with the death of a child last month.

DeKalb's First Youth Police Academy Begins June 19

Applications are now being accepted for DeKalb County Police Department's first-ever, one-day youth academy event.

DeKalb Courthouse Evacuation Caused By Jail Inmate: Sheriff

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said an inmate already in custody was behind the explosive device threat at the courthouse Thursday.

No Explosives Found At DeKalb County Courthouse After Evacuation

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident and origins of the "possible explosive device" report.

GBI IDs Man Shot By Police In Suspected Kidnapping

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation identified the man shot and killed by police in a suspected kidnapping incident and car chase Tuesday.

Police Officers Shot, Killed Kidnapping Suspect In Decatur: GBI

One man is dead after a car chase, foot pursuit and officer-involved shooting near downtown Decatur in a suspected kidnapping incident.

Man Accused Of Killing Woman, Concealing Her Death: Police

DeKalb County sheriff's deputies arrested a 50-year-old DeKalb County man accused of killing a woman and hiding the evidence.

Help ID Arson Suspect In Decatur Family Dollar Fire

Family Dollar employees saw a woman set fire to product on store shelves, and DeKalb law enforcement needs the public's help finding her.

DeKalb County To Offer Warrant Relief Days Next Week

Anyone with certain outstanding misdemeanor warrants issued by a DeKalb County law enforcement agency can qualify. See the details here.

Over 50 DeKalb Jail Inmates Get COVID-19 Vaccinations

Dozens of DeKalb jail inmates chose to get vaccinated against COVID-19, and requests are increasing daily, Sheriff Melody Maddox said.

Man Arrested For Sex Trafficking After SWAT Situation In Decatur

Eric Hall, 52, is facing six charges, including sex trafficking, pimping of a person under age 18, and drug and firearm possession charges.

Man Killed In DeKalb Drive-By Shooting

A man in his 30s was killed in a drive-by shooting at a DeKalb County convenience store Monday afternoon.

Bodycam Shows DeKalb Police Beg Man To Drop Knife Before Shooting

A man with a knife was shot and killed by DeKalb police Monday. Bodycam footage shows police pleading with him to put it down before firing.

Man With Knife Lunges At Officers, Killed By DeKalb Police

A man wielding a knife lunged at DeKalb County police multiple times, which led officers to fire their guns at him, police said.

Missing Decatur Man Found Safe, Statewide Mattie's Call Canceled

Franklin Clyde Wilson, 63, went missing last week and Decatur police issued a statewide Mattie's Call to find him. He was found safe Monday.

Mattie's Call Issued In GA For Missing Decatur Man

Decatur police issued a statewide Mattie's Call to find 63-year-old Franklin Clyde Wilson, who may be in danger of self-harm.

1 Killed In 3-Car Crash That Shut Down I-285 For Hours

One person was killed in the crash Thursday, and the driver who caused the accident is expected to be charged in his death.

Biden Orders U.S. Flags Lowered For Spa Victims, Visits Atlanta

President Joe Biden delivers national proclamation on Flags ahead of Atlanta visit to now visit Asian-American leaders after spa tragedy.

8 Residents Displaced In Decatur Apartment Fire

A fire broke out in the basement of a Decatur apartment building Wednesday morning at the intersection of Sycamore Place and Ponce.

2 Robberies, 1 Sexual Assault Attempt: Decatur, Brookhaven Police

Decatur and Brookhaven police are looking for the public's help in identifying a suspect believed to have committed crimes in both cities.

DeKalb Police Need Help Identifying Man Linked To 2020 Homicide

The DeKalb County Police Department released a sketch of a person-of-interest in an August 2020 homicide of 18-year-old Demarco Williams.

DeKalb Police Arrest Man Accused Of Hitting Firefighter With Car

A firefighter was directing traffic on Covington Highway last month when someone driving a black Mercedes-Benz struck him and drove away.

DeKalb Sheriff's Office To Host Hiring Event Saturday

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire detention officers, security technicians and deputy sheriffs.

Man Injured In Gunfire Exchange With DeKalb Police: GBI

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting in DeKalb County from Monday, leaving one man injured.

Second Suspect Arrested In October Murder, Robbery In DeKalb

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested a 17-year-old on warrants for his arrest Friday for an October 2020 murder and armed robbery.

2 Crashes Shut Down I-285 In DeKalb, 5 Killed In Wrecks: Police

Five men died in two crashes on I-285 in DeKalb County Monday, which shut down I-285 for at least five hours before the morning rush.

Local Rapper Silento Arrested, Charged With Cousin's Murder: Cops

Ricky Hawk, whose 2015 song "Watch Me Whip/Nae Nae" went viral, is charged in the shooting death of Frederick Rooks who died on Jan. 21.

DeKalb County Man Charged With Murder Of 19-Month-Old Child

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office confirmed they arrested a DeKalb County man on a murder charge of a 19-month-old child.

Decatur McDonald's Worker Pepper Sprayed, Register Robbed: Police

Decatur police are searching for two women accused of pepper-spraying a McDonald's employee and stealing the store's cash register.

DeKalb Mom Sues Apartment Complex After Her Daughter Drowned

A 6-year-old girl drowned in a creek near her DeKalb apartment. Her mother filed a wrongful death suit against the complex two years later.