Harold Ryan was arrested in McDuffie County for child sexual exploitation after an investigation triggered by CyberTips to NCMEC led to a search warrant and his arrest by GBI and local police.

Atlanta police responded to a shooting caused by a verbal altercation, leaving a 34-year-old man injured. The Domestic Violence Unit is investigating with no arrests made yet.

Keith Pharms, alias "B-Boy," was sentenced to over 15 years for shooting at an FBI officer during a car theft.

Tyler Merritt was convicted for a 2020 murder at a Decatur motel, receiving a life sentence plus five years after evidence, including DNA, linked him to the crime.

A Columbus man was sentenced to over 14 years in prison for meth distribution, with a history of prior convictions. The case involved DEA-controlled purchases and a gun was found during his arrest.

A judge is deliberating whether to issue an arrest warrant for Detective Abdul Mustapha regarding the erroneous arrest of doctoral student Ladavious McNair in a 2023 road rage case.

Peter Thomas, ex-husband of "RHOA" star Cynthia Bailey, has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for tax fraud, including $2.5 million in IRS restitution.

A manhunt in Georgia for Ira Troy Williams, who shot a K-9 and is wanted for murder, has been scaled back. The K-9 is now recovering. Williams remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

A mass shooting at Wisconsin's Abundant Life Christian School resulted in the deaths of teacher Erin West and student Rubi P. Vergara. The suspected shooter, Natalie "Samantha" L. Rupnow, also died.

The search for Rodney Freeman, wanted for a sexual assault of a 17-year-old in McDonough, intensifies as police seek public assistance. Freeman, a Navy JROTC instructor, is also reported missing.

Former Richmond County Deputy Dantavion Jones pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge for assaulting a handcuffed jail detainee, facing a potential 10-year prison sentence.

Atlanta Police discovered the body of a missing 83-year-old man at 3646 Hogan Dr. SW, launching a homicide investigation to determine the cause of death.

The GBI is investigating the death of inmate Kenny Edwards at Appling County Jail after he experienced a medical emergency and could not be revived. An autopsy is pending.