APS Bus Crashes Into SW Atlanta Food Mart

Two-vehicle accident results in bus smashing into occupied market located at the intersection of Beecher Street and Cascade Avenue.

Atlanta Woman Charged with Murder in Fatal March Shootout

Talon Dunkentell was one of three participants in the March 30 shootings that killed Tevin Saffo and injured the others outside a Peachtree Corners apartments complex.

Mall Shooting Ends as Apparent Murder-Suicide

Violet Lambert of Atlanta died from her injuries in the Monday afternoon shooting while her alleged killer was found in East Point from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

MARTA Police Department Hosts Career Fair Saturday

Agency expects to hire and train 50 officers.

Man Sentenced to 65 Years in CVS Kidnapping, Rape Case

Darrious Mathis forced his victim into her car and instructed her to drive to various locations in metro Atlanta, including the Greenbriar Mall area, where he raped her.

APD: Boy Released Unharmed After SW Atlanta Abduction

Nine-year-old child taken from outside his Fairburn Road home on Monday night and later released in East Point.

Reward Offered for Robbery Suspect Known to Frequent SW ATL

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety is offering $1,000 for the location and capture of robbery suspect Kinneth Battle.

Man Found Shot to Death Outside SW Atlanta Apartment

The man, who appeared to be in his late 20s or early 30s, was shot at least one time in the chest.

Man Found Guilty in CVS Kidnapping, Rape Case

Darrious Mathis forced his victim into her car and instructed her to drive to various locations in metro Atlanta, including the Greenbriar Mall area, where he raped her.

UPDATED: Driver Shot and Killed on Interstate-20 Identified; Passenger Charged

Car was pulled over when passenger shot driver, police say.

Atlanta Police Chief's Son, a Firefighter, Arrested on Shoplifting Charge at Douglasville Walmart

Fire department awaits disposition in case.

East Point Man Arrested as Alleged Hotel Breakfast Thief

Roche Harris returned to the scene of the reported crimes this week and was taken into custody.

Suspect Arrested in Fatal Northwest Atlanta Apartment Shooting

Fairburn man charged with felony murder, aggravated assault and attempted robbery in connection with March 9 shooting death of Rodney Walker.

Man Found Shot, Killed in Southwest Atlanta

Man found near Sylvan Road apartment complex on Friday evening.

APD Shares Best Practicies with International Leaders

Six visitors from Afghanistan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka met with the Atlanta Police Department and other city officials to learn more about Atlanta’s arrest procedures.

Atlanta Man Sentenced for Trio of 2013 Armed Robberies

Michael Winfield robbed a Smyrna Kroger and banks in Alpharetta and Tucker last year.

Hot Stuff! Recent Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Highlights

Here is the bi-monthly stakeholder publication from the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department. Check it out!

APD Duo Named Among GA's Most Powerful, Influential Women

Women Looking Ahead News Magazine honors Atlanta Police Department Deputy Chiefs Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis and Erika Shields.

Fulton Deputy Charged with Running Illegal Nightclub

Devon Brown, who has been with the department for 19 years, has been placed on personal leave.

(UPDATE) SW Atlanta Girl Missing Since Wednesday Night

At this time there is no indication of foul play according to police.

(UPDATE) Toddler Dies After Being Hit by Daycare Van in SW Atlanta

The vehicle backed into a 2-year-old girl on University Avenue.

Teen Shot in SW Atlanta after Confronting Suspected Car Thief

Responding officers found the 17-year-old face down on the porch of a house not far away from where the shooting took place.

Bank Robbery Suspect Holds Knife to Woman in Cascade Heights

Man gives note to teller on Monday morning that demanded she hand over one hundred-dollar bills and included a threat that read, “Don’t make me hurt you.”

Verdict Reached in Loud Music Murder Trial

Michael Dunn was facing charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder in shooting death of Marietta teen Jordan Davis.

More Than 1,200 APD Personnel Work Winter Storm Pax

The Atlanta Police Department demonstrated their commitment to their mission, despite personal sacrifice – as one officer said, “As long as it takes…”

Trail of Footprints in Snow Leads to Arrest, Burglary Charges

A trail of footprints in the snow from a breakin led police to a burglary suspect.

News Nearby: Jury Deliberating in Loud Music Killing Trial

Jordan Russell Davis of Marietta was shot and killed in Florida. Jurors are deliberating on whether to convict Michael Dunn of murder in the shooting; he claimed the shooting was self-defense.

Power Out? Be Safe if You Use Fireplace, Kerosene, Space Heaters, Generators

Useful tips if your power is out and you want to use alternative heating methods.

News Follow Up: Arrests Made in Allen Hills Apts Murder

Atlanta police also arrest a man for allegedly hitting three teenage girls as they walked along Westmeath Drive in southwest Atlanta and then leaving the scene last month.

Atlanta Prepares for Winter Storm

Every City fire station and six police precincts will be open to stranded motorists and residents without power.

January Good Works of the Atlanta Police Department

A presentation on the positive work and initiatives of the APD last month as captured by the local news media.

Final Suspect Pleads Guilty in Series of Atlanta-Area Armored Car Robberies

Quentin Booker, 36, was the lookout on five armored-car robberies in three counties.

Fulton Jail Inmate Takes Own Life

Officials said the section of the jail where the 22-year-old committed suicide was adequately staffed.

News Nearby: Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Marietta Teen Killed

The Jacksonville, Fla., case is drawing comparisons to last year’s highly publicized George Zimmerman-Trayvon Martin case in nearby Sanford, Fla., which resulted in Zimmerman being acquitted of second-degree murder.

Trio of Girls Struck by Hit-And-Run Driver in SW Atlanta

Two the teenage girls were seriously injured.

Feb. 1 Deadline for Atlantans to Register Alarm Systems

City of Atlanta residents and businesses are now required to register their security and burglar alarm systems.

Impound Towing Fees to be Waived by Atlanta Police

Only impounds associated with Winter Storm Leon will be considered.

How Many Drinks? DUI Suspect: 'I Stopped Counting'

Other unusual police news: Store owner fires gun near shoplifters, gets arrested; Trying to punch cops is frowned upon; Man who stole from granny also flashed kids.

Shooting Near Adamsville Rec Leaves 3 Children Traumatized, 1 Man Dead

Man shot and killed for $100

Armed Suspect Shot During Search Attempt by Atlanta Police

Narcotics investigators were attempting to serve a search warrant at the home on Welch Street in Southwest Atlanta when the shooting occurred.