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A suspected DUI driver struck a Marietta school bus Friday morning, injuring two children and prompting an arrest. Officials say the students are expected to recover.
Detectives released video and photos after a Feb. 20 shooting on Fairburn Road; a 19‑year‑old is stable and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips.
Nine people were arrested in a College Park motel sweep and officers seized about 244 grams of suspected fentanyl.
A 16-year-old was arrested after a stolen-car chase in Morrow ended in a multi-vehicle crash; several drivers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
New Jersey detectives say an American Express account takeover was traced to a Buford man arrested in Gwinnett County. Authorities say the fraud exposed more than $70,000.
A Fulton County deputy was arrested after authorities say he used a marked patrol car to burglarize a Buckhead apartment and tried to sell stolen items online. The case remains under investigation.
A shooting on Fairington Road in DeKalb County left one person seriously injured Friday; police are investigating and seeking tips.
A Cobb County man was arrested after a police chase; officers say he was driving impaired by drugs and a 10-year-old was inside the vehicle. Legal context explained.
A short video shows an Atlanta officer jumping onto the hood of a stranger’s car to close distance on a fleeing suspect. The clip, posted March 20, 2026, raises questions about pursuit tactics.
A six‑hour SWAT standoff in Gainesville ended with a suspected gunman dead and an officer hospitalized. Multiple agencies responded and the GBI will investigate.
A robotic “dog” from local startup Undaunted is patrolling GE Lofts in Castleberry Hill and, residents say, recently scared off an intruder. The devices are part of a wider rollout across metro Atlanta.
A man was shot dead outside a southwest Atlanta convenience store Thursday night. Police are reviewing surveillance and urging witnesses to call Crime Stoppers.
Sheriff Pat Labat unveiled a Flock Safety drone program at Rice Street Jail to detect and deter drone‑delivered contraband. Officials say the drones will help deputies find operators and document drops.
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