The DeKalb DA's Office will try a 16-year-old in juvenile court for the fatal shooting of bus driver Leroy Ramos, despite the possibility of an adult trial under Senate Bill 440.

A Macon man, Terico Jaques Balkcom, pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges after a traffic stop led to his arrest for probation violation and the discovery of a firearm and marijuana in his vehicle.

A Macon man was sentenced to almost eight years in prison for committing multiple armed bank robberies, after pleading guilty and being ordered to pay restitution.

Shihchen Chou, 48, was arrested for shooting two children with a BB gun near Lawrenceville, Georgia, after they made noise while cutting through his yard. The children, aged 6 and 7, were not seriously injured. Chou faces felony charges, including cruelty to children and aggravated assault.

The GBI investigates Edward Bailey's in-custody death after a domestic dispute and subsequent police chase in Atlanta, where he suffered a fatal leg injury.

Delivery driver Lashawn Crumble was arrested for mail theft in Cobb County after police found stolen packages in her car during a traffic stop. She faces charges for the nearly 50 stolen items.

GBI arrested Lyons Police Officer Dustin Matejcik for Violation of Oath of Office and Theft by Taking after he allegedly failed to return a detainee's property.

Felon Joshua Timothy Rex pleaded guilty to illegal firearms possession after being intercepted at a university.

GBI investigates an officer-involved shooting in Monroe County involving John Monroe Barnes, with no officers injured.

Evariuel Martez Billings received two life sentences plus 31 years for kidnapping and sexual assault; Ricky McNeil got 35 years for similar crimes. Both cases involved violent kidnappings and sexual assaults, resulting in strong judicial actions.

Recent hit-and-run incidents in Midtown Atlanta raise pedestrian safety concerns; one man injured in broad daylight. Police issue citations and seek public help for information.

Shane Robinson was convicted by a Newton County jury for the felony murder of Charles Stanley III, including aggravated assault and firearm possession charges.

A Northgate High student was caught with a gun on campus, leading to an urgent response but no harm or broader threat. An inadvertent Code Red added to confusion.