DeKalb Student With Alleged Weapon Prompted Lockdown: Police

Druid Hills High School went on lockdown Thursday after reports of a student with a weapon. The suspect is now in custody, police said.

Druid Hills Lockdown Lifted After Shooter Alert: School District

After reports of an ‘armed subject’ in the area, the lockdown at Druid Hills High School was lifted, and regular school operations resumed.

Daycare Bus Involved In Head On Collision Near Decatur School: Reports

A daycare bus overturned Thursday near Flat Shoals Elementary in Decatur after an an accident, according to reports.

Dekalb Sheriff’s Office Issues New Phone Scam Warning

Callers have been posing as DeKalb County Sheriff deputies, threatening people about being arrested if they don't pay a fraudulent fine.

Decatur Gas Station Fatal Shooting, Man Turns Himself In: Sheriff

A man was arrested for a Tuesday fatal gas station shooting on Candler Road, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Decatur Gas Station Shooting Leaves Worker Dead: Reports

A Decatur gas station cleaner was found fatally shot at a Valero Gas Station, according to reports.

Decatur Apartment Fire Under Investigation: Report

A fire broke out Sunday at a Decatur apartment complex.

Man Shot At McDonald's Restaurant In DeKalb County: Report

An argument started inside the Wesley Chapel Road​ restaurant at about 8:30 p.m., then it moved outside, cops told Fox 5.

Boy, 13, Arrested After Child Shot Outside DeKalb Skating Rink: Report

D'Mari Johnson was shot on April 10 outside of the Golden Glide skating rink in Decatur, according to police.

2 Men Abduct Woman From DeKalb Gas Station, Throw In Trunk: Reports

Two men have been arrested and face kidnapping charges after grabbing a woman at a gas station who declined their advances.

Decatur City Commission Appoints Scott Richards As New Police Chief

Chief Scott Richards began his career as a police officer with the City of Decatur in 1994.

DeKalb Spa Shuts Down After Human Trafficking Tips: Reports

The manager of Tiger Spa was arrested and faces prostitution and human trafficking charges, according to reports.

11-Year-Old Boy Shot At Decatur Skating Rink Identified: Reports

The family of D’Mari Johnson will hold a news conference and is offering a $10,000 reward, according to reports.

Triple Shooting At DeKalb Park, Man In Custody: Reports

A woman and two men were shot at DeKalb Memorial Park during a custody exchange, according to reports.

Boy, 4, Drowned In Pond After Wandering From DeKalb Home: Police

Four-year-old Kyuss Williams disappeared from his home along Fair Pines Cove, police said. His body was found in a nearby pond, they said.

11-Year-Old Boy Shot At Decatur Skating Rink In Critical Condition

No arrests have been made at this time, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

DeKalb County 'Pimp' Found Guilty In Hotel Murder: DA

A woman accused of fatally shooting a man at a Courtyard by Marriott hotel because he refused to pay her prostitute, will serve life.

Man Robbed, Killed In Front Of House, Family Seeks Justice: Report

The family of Larodus Reeves was shot and killed in front of his DeKalb home last month while hanging with friends, according to a report.

Clark Atlanta Quarterback Arrested After Police Chase: Reports

Clark Atlanta quarterback Elijah Odom faces multiple charges from a police chase and hit-and-run in DeKalb County, according to reports.

Mother Of Girl Killed By Gun Says It Was An Accident: Report

Janiyah Jenkins, 4, died Tuesday after finding her uncle's unsecured gun. The DeKalb mother wants charges against her brother dropped.

Girl, 4, Dies After DeKalb Home Shooting, Uncle Charged: Reports

Janiyah Jenkins, 4, died Tuesday after being shot Monday night at a DeKalb County home, according to reports.

DeKalb Driver Who Fatally Hit Girl, Dog Found Guilty: DA

A man who hit and killed Amiah Kenney, 12, and her dog was found guilty and will be sentenced April 4.

Armed And Dangerous Lyft Rider Punches Driver: Police

Police are searching for a man who they said punched a Lyft driver and waved a gun in his face in DeKalb County.

DeKalb Police Recognized For 'Distinguished' Community Policing

Three DeKalb police detectives were honored by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for their work with the Police Athletic League.

Police Seize 300 Pounds Of Meth, Guns In Apartment: Report

Dekalb County police served an arrest warrant and seized drugs, guns and money.

Decatur Serial Rapist Pleads Guilty To 4 Cold Case Rapes

The rapes date back 16 years, according to the Dekalb County District Attorney’s office. Dionte Mapp, 39, pled guilty to multiple charges.

Man Injured After Shootout With DeKalb Police: Report

Police and SWAT were called to the Heritage Reserve Apartments for a domestic violence call. A man was seen chasing a woman with a gun.

Pedestrian Dead After Hit By Car In DeKalb County: Report

A man in his 50s was hit and killed early Monday morning in DeKalb County, according to a report.

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of DeKalb Murder Suspect: Report

Derico McCoggle was wanted for a 2021 murder in Dekalb County when Jonesboro police arrested him at a traffic stop, according to a report.

Dog, Computers Stolen In Decatur Home Burglary: Report

A Decatur homeowner discovered that his dog was stolen along with electronic devices Friday night, according to a report.

2 Shot, 1 Dead In DeKalb Shooting: Report

A double shooting in Lithonia left one man dead, another in critical condition.

Man Dead At DeKalb Shell Gas Station Shooting: Reports

One man was found dead Thursday night at a Shell gas station in DeKalb County, according to media reports.

Teen Faces Murder Charge In Security Guard Shooting: Police

DeKalb County police arrested and charged a 16-year-old in connection to the shooting of Henry Ashley, who died from his injuries.

$10K Reward In Security Guard Murder: DeKalb County Police

Henry Ashley was shot and killed on the job after checking out "suspicious" activity on the property, according to DeKalb police.

Car Jacking, Shooting, 5 Teens Arrested After Chase: Police

Five suspects were arrested after a DeKalb County shooting and Sandy Springs carjacking, according to police.

Stardust Sex Toy Shop Owner Avoids Jail, $420K In Fines: Report

After a long legal battle, the owner of a Brookhaven sex toy shop won't have to do jail time or pay $420,000 in fines, according to reports.

After Shooting, Carjacking And Chase, 5 Arrested: Report

Five suspects were arrested after a DeKalb County shooting that turned into a police chase through multiple cities, according to a report.

Boy, 4, Shoots Himself With Gun Left In Car, Dies: DeKalb Police

A four-year-old boy accidentally shot himself with a gun left in the car, while his mother was inside a business, according to police.

Boy, 4, Shot To Death In DeKalb Publix Parking Lot: Police

A boy was struck by a bullet while sitting in the car outside of a DeKalb County Publix, according to police.

Deputy Faces Sex Trafficking Charges In DeKalb County

A DeKalb County deputy has been charged with sex trafficking, child molestation and rape.