Police Identify Man Who Drowned Monday At West Bank Park

The man who drowned at West Bank Park in Cumming on Monday has been identified, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff Office.

Pregnant Woman's Baby Dies After Crash, Driver Flees: Police

A $2,000 reward is offered for the driver who fled the scene of an accident that killed an 8-month pregnant woman's baby, police say.

Fishing Guide Business Owner Arrested On Fraud Charges

A Cumming business owner was arrested on deception and fraud charges for claiming false boat sales, police say.

Man Dies In Cumming Head-On Crash Thursday

An 87-year-old man was killed Thursday while he was traveling as a passenger in a head-on, two-car collision.

Forsyth Judge Saves Missing Baby From Nearby Pool

The Sheriff's Office says a judge both found the missing toddler and saved the two-year-old while the mother faces cruelty charges.

Cumming Murder Suspect Extradited From Mexico

A man was returned to Cumming from Hidalgo, Mexico, Tuesday, to stand trial for charges against him stemming from a 2010 murder case.

Man, 74, Dies After Running Red Light, T-Boning Other Car: Cops

A 74-year-old man is dead after police say he went through a red light and hit another vehicle in the side Tuesday.

Forsyth Sheriff Shares Message About New Hands-Free Law

Find out what Forsyth Sheriff Ron Freeman wants to tell the folks in Forsyth now that the new law has gone into effect.

Attempted Armed Sam's Club Car Jacking Earns Cumming Man 10 Years

Two men have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to commit an armed carjacking in a Sam’s Club parking lot in 2017.

Reunited And It Feels So Good, Deputy Reunites Fawn With Mom

Once Sgt. Joe Dumford arrived, he saw the fawn's mother in the woods behind the home watching for her little one.

Forsyth Deputy Shoots, Kills Man During Domestic Dispute Call

The GBI is Investigating a Forsyth County officer-involved shooting Tuesday where a man was killed during a domestic dispute call.

Move Over: Forsyth Sheriff Reminds Drivers

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office took an unfortunate event and made it a learning moment on their Facebook page.

77-Year-Old Woman Dies Days After 2-Car Crash

A 77-year-old Cumming​ woman died June 5 after she was re-admitted to the hospital for internal injuries, police say.

63 DUIs, 4,485 Total Calls Recorded In Forsyth In May

Cpl. Brandon​ Wiley shared the May statistics and stories from the Forsyth Sheriff's Office​ with the public recently.

Classic Car Stolen: Be On The Look Out

Forsyth deputies need the public's help to locate a classic one-of-a-kind car that went missing in the past few days.

2 Wanted In Early Morning Thefts From Cars Case: Police

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is looking for two people captured on camera in connection to several illegally entering auto thefts.

Man Wanted For $4,000 Forgery Attempt: Police

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man caught on camera tring to forge a $4,000 check at a PNC Bank.

Rash Of Overnight Burglaries, Keep Valuables Hidden: Sheriff

A rash of overnight burglaries from cars prompted the Sheriff's Office to remind residents to keep valuables out of sight, lock vehicles.

9 Sex Offenders Arrested During Sheriff's Operation Watchful Eye

Nine sex offenders in Forsyth were arrested in the past week during "Operation Watchful Eye," a coordinated effort between three agencies.

Couple Found Dead On Boat In Lake Lanier: Reports

GoFundMe page set up; authorities blame carbon monoxide poisoning for deaths of couple found Monday on Lake Lanier, say media reports.

Major Heroin Drug Bust Made In Forsyth County, 2 Arrested

Two people were arrested in a major Forsyth County drug bust that included Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, pot and $15, 509 cash.

Runaway Rescued From Sex Trafficking Ring: Police

A Cumming man is in jail after deputies find runaway teen, 16, trapped in a child sex trafficking ring: Forsyth County police.

1,743 Traffic Citations, 54 DUIs Recorded In Forsyth In April

Kate Hoffman​, open records custodian, shared the April statistics and stories from the Forsyth Sheriff's Office​ with the public recently.

Hall County Fire Services Awards Ambulance to the Lanier Tech

Hall County Fire Services Awards Ambulance to the Lanier Technical College Foundation for the Paramedicine Program

Man Drowns At Lake Lanier, Remains Recovered By Divers

A man downed at Lake Lanier Saturday, after falling into the water from the dock, the man's son told police. His body was recovered Sunday.

Home Invasion Attempt Thwarted By Forsyth Sheriff's Deputies

The Forsyth Sheriff’s Office​ say deputies thwarted a home invasion attempt by making four arrests of men who were planning a robbery.

Man Steals Copper Wire From Construction Site, Sought By Police

Forsyth Sheriff's deputies need the public's help in identifying a man they say entered a house under construction and stole copper wire.

Ex-Cumming Police Officer Convicted For Bribes, Computer Fraud

An Ex-Cumming police officer was sentenced to prison for accepting bribes and unlawfully accessing a confidential law enforcement database.

Use Unique Stickers To Identify Truck Sought By Sheriff's Office

Forsyth deputies need the public's help to identify a truck and its driver, they say is responsible for causing damage at Granny's Store.

Phone Scams Currently Circulating In Forsyth Area, Warn Police

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a few of the current scams circulating in the area.

Plane Crash Victims' Names Released

The names of those involved in a plane crash Saturday have been released.

One Man Dead After Small Plane Crash In Forsyth

One man is dead after a small plane crashed ​Saturday at Browns Bridge Road near Waldrip Circle.​

One Dead In Forsyth County Plane Crash: Report

A plane crashed along the highway Saturday, killing one person and closing Route 369.

Runaway Teen Sought By Forsyth Sheriff's Office

The Forsyth Sheriff's Office has issued a Runaway Be On The Look Out for a teen last seen leaving her home April 19.

1 Dead, 2 Injured After Sunday Forsyth Crash

One man is dead and two people were injured in a two-car crash Sunday on Keith Bridge Road, just east of Leland Drive.​

Feisty Turtle Relocated By Forsyth Deputy: WATCH

A Forsyth County Sheriff's helped a wayward turtle of about 30 pounds find his way back across McFarland Parkway to safety recently.

Junior Fire Academy Offered By Forsyth County Fire Department

Forsyth Fire Department invites youth interested in learning what it takes to be a firefighter to sign up for this free weeklong program.

'Slow Your Behinds Down,' Warns Forsyth Sheriff's Office

Forsyth Sheriff's deputies are warning people to slow down after recently "seeing speeds that would make NASCAR blush," say Sheriff.

Church Thieves Sought By Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Forsyth Sheriff's deputies needs the public's help to identify an SUV and suspects who robbed the Church of Latter Day Saints in Cumming.

New Drug Task Force Partnership Established By Forsyth Sheriff

A multi-agency Drug Task Force has been formed that includes the Johns Creek Police, Alpharetta Public Safety and Forsyth Sheriff's Office.