Decatur Man Faces Drug Charges After Dunwoody Traffic Stop

The suspect reportedly ran from police, but was found with cocaine and more than $2,000 cash.

Homeowner Shoots Burglary Suspect in Shoulder

A DeKalb County resident who was asleep heard his front door being kicked in, grabbed a weapon and shot the intruder, police say.

DeKalb Investigator Charged with DUI, Speeding

The chief investigator for the district attorney's office was stopped after he was allegedly driving 104 mph on Interstate 20.

Suicidal Man Fires at Neighborhood; SWAT Team Ends Standoff

The man reported shot at police and area homes for five hours before he died when police shot back.

GBI Finds No Wrongdoing in Death of DeKalb Jail Recruit

The DeKalb County Sheriff says the death of George Ward was because of serious pre-existing medical conditions.

Suspected Atlanta Serial Killer Tied to Fourth Murder

Police believe Aeman Presley is responsible for the Sept. 27 killing of Calvin Gholston in Stone Mountain, as well as a Decatur shooting.

Georgia State Patrol Receives Grant for DUI Patrols

The grant allows the agency to continue its Nighthawks DUI Taskforce, which has a presence in Decatur, Dunwoody and DeKalb County.

Decatur, Atlanta Police: Same Man Suspected of Multiple Murders

Man is suspected of killing a Smyrna woman near One Decatur Town Center after she left a restaurant downtown, as well as two homeless men.

Georgia Ranks No. 1 for School Shootings: Report

The new study tracks the country’s school shootings since the 2012 tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School where 20 children died.

Police: Burglar Shot by Homeowner Has Died

A suspected burglar broke in when he thought no one was home, according to police. The suspect died recently from his injuries.

Former School Custodian Charged with Molestation: Police

Rodney Winston faces charges for molesting two girls, ages 11 and 13.

Police: Homeowner Surprises, Shoots Burglar

A suspected burglar rang the doorbell of a Brookhaven townhouse and broke in when he thought no one was home, according to police.

'Roofers' Allegedly Scammed Elderly Customers

When a victim refused to continue paying the brothers now in the DeKalb Co. Jail, they allegedly threatened to tear out the repairs made.

Arrest Made in Case of Woman Killed at MARTA Bus Stop

The 19-year-old victim from Lithonia worked at a child-care center and planned to join the Navy. The suspect is also from Lithonia.

Woman Shot, Killed at MARTA Bus Stop

The 19-year-old victim from Lithonia worked at a child-care center and planned to join the Navy.

DeKalb Judge's Son Indicted in Road-Rage Assault

Byron Scott was charged with aggravated assault, but his attorney says he is being targeted because his father is a judge.

GBI to Investigate Death of DeKalb Jail Recruit

The DeKalb County Sheriff says he is asking the state to look into George Ward's death in the spirit of transparency.

Man Found Shot to Death in Garage: News Nearby

DeKalb County Police are searching for clues to what prompted the shooting.

Burglars Drive Car Through Sports Store: Police

DeKalb County Police say thieves drove a stolen car into a business, breaking down doors to gain entry.

Federal Audit Puts DeKalb County Police Funding Into Question

A recent audit revealed that over-reported crime data between 2008 and 2013 resulted in increased federal funding.

DeKalb Iraq Vet Jumps Out 3-Story Window to Evade Gunman

The victim didn’t have much time to question his leap, telling sources the armed robber was at point blank range.

Suspected Robber Dies in Gun Battle with Homeowner

Police say that if the investigation shows a robbery was under way, the Stone Mountain homeowner will not face charges in the shooting.

Death Penalty Sought for Suspected Kidnappers, Killers of DeKalb Couple

Two men from Stone Mountain are accused of holding a Decatur couple for ransom and then killing them in Fulton County.

Motorcycle Rider Dies in DeKalb Crash

Police say the driver of an SUV turned in front of the motorcycle.

Resource Fair Planned for Domestic Violence Survivors

The Decatur event is open to the public; reserve a seat by Oct. 20 and bring old cell phones to donate.

'My Chest Became Very Tight' Says Cop Stung By Yellow Jackets

A Brookhaven police officer and his K-9 partner could have died from the stings of dozens, if not hundreds, of yellow jackets.

DeKalb Fire Rescue: Change Your Batteries When You Fall Back

Learn more about fire safety with a visit to the Home Depot in Decatur Tuesday afternoon, where DeKalb firefighters will be on hand.

Jewish Fraternity House at Emory University Defaced With Swastikas

Alpha Epsilon Pi's house was vandalized early Sunday morning with graffiti, an act that sparked universal outrage.

Officer Shot by Prisoner With Cop's Gun in Stable Condition

A handcuffed prisoner grabbed a DeKalb County officer's gun and fired. The officer's partner then shot and killed the inmate.

Officials in Hazmat Suits Seize 70 Ailing Cats

Dunwoody Police and DeKalb Animal Cruelty officers removed cats from a home whose owners have twice been charged with hoarding pets.

Waffle House Robbery Led to Shootout, Two Arrested

The suspects who allegedly robbed the restaurant crashed their getaway car into a pole then shot at DeKalb County Police. No one was injured

Decatur Woman Arrested for Fraud, Forgery

Dunwoody Police say Terry Sawyer wrote checks to herself from a 92-year-old victim’s account while acting as his caregiver.

LEGOs, Train Rides and Education All Part of DeKalb Fire Safety Festival

The family event will be held Oct. 4 at Blackburn Park in Brookhaven.

Serial Armed Robber Given Lengthy Prison Term

Artavius Brown will spend more than 30 years in prison for committing 24 armed robberies in DeKalb and surrounding counties.

MISSING: Boston Terrier Stolen from DeKalb County Home

The owner’s two-year-old daughter keeps asking where “Boomer” is.

Police in Hot Pursuit Ambushed by Hundreds of Yellow Jackets

A DeKalb County officer proves it’s not just the criminals you have to look out for, it’s the yellow jackets.

Waitress Charged with Stealing Customers' Credit Card Info

Dunwoody Police say a waitress used a cell phone card reader to steal customers' credit card numbers. Victims are asked to contact police.

U.S. Attorney: 19 Indicted for Stealing $350K

The defendants from Atlanta and Decatur reportedly stole money by cashing treasury checks and via credit card fraud.

DeKalb Man Indicted for Public Corruption Tied to Contracts

Patrick Jackson allegedly accepted bribes from the company that held contracts with DeKalb County and the Georgia World Congress Center.

Gunman Who Entered DeKalb School Sentenced to Prison

Michael Brandon Hill entered a Decatur area school last year and exchanged gunfire with police, but no one was injured.