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.

Inmate Death At DeKalb County Jail

An inmate was found unresponsive inside a cell at the DeKalb County Jail.

DeKalb Woman, 22, Dies After Hit-And-Run While Walking To Work

A woman was fatally struck by a car while walking to work, according to DeKalb County police.

DeKalb County I-285 Shooting Leaves Driver Dead, Suspect Wanted

DeKalb County police are searching for the person who shot a man near the southbound entrance ramp from Lawrenceville Highway to I-285.

Hundreds Of Pieces Of Mail Dumped In DeKalb Ravine: Investigation

A woman found 200-300 pieces of mail, such as tax documents, medical forms and bank statements, in a DeKalb County ravine.

$15K Reward After Man Visiting Brookhaven Killed By Stray Bullet

Matthew Willson, who was visiting his girlfriend, was killed in his sleep from a stray bullet nearby, according to police.

Customer Fatally Shoots DeKalb MOD Pizza Robber

A man attempting to rob a Mod Pizza in DeKalb County was shot by a customer, according to police.

DeKalb County Police Searching For Missing 13-Year-Old Boy

Louis Williams, 13, was last seen on the 3400 block of Waldrop Trail in Decatur wearing a navy blue hoodie, DeKalb County police said.

Decatur Man Struck By Bullet While Sitting At Living Room Table

Decatur police said someone fired several shots into an apartment, striking a man who is currently in critical condition.

DeKalb County Jail Installs Full-Body Scanners

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said it hopes to prevent weapons and contraband from coming into the jail.

DeKalb Police Chief Addresses Homicide Record, Shares 2022 Goals

DeKalb police chief says 2022 goals will include hiring more officers and addressing retention efforts.

DeKalb Woman's House Was Shot At While 3 Children Asleep

The woman said she found shell casings on her property and bullet holes in her windows and car.

Teen Siblings Brought Gun, Ammo To DeKalb County High School

Two siblings from Stephenson High School have been charged with possession of a weapon in a school safety zone.

Dump Truck Accident Traps 2 People Inside: DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Fire Department has been working to get them out.

English Doctor Visiting GA Shot, Killed In Sleep By Stray Bullet

A doctor visiting from England was hit by random gunfire while sleeping in a Brookhaven apartment.

DeKalb Fire Crews Put Out Large Decatur House Fire

A Wednesday morning fire in DeKalb County fully engulfed a Decatur house, according to fire officials.

Teen Charged With Theft, Abduction In Connection To Missing Baby

Dieu Doumdje was arrested Friday and charged with theft and abduction in connection to the missing Clarkston child.

Decatur Police Name Suspect Accused Of Kidnapping Woman

Torrance Hall is accused of kidnapping a woman at gunpoint and forcing her to withdraw money from several ATMs before shooting her.

10 Families Displaced After DeKalb Apartment Fire

Ten families lost everything in a fire at the Sierra Village apartments in DeKalb County. A GoFundMe has been launched to help.

Family Wants DeKalb Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting

Matthew Zadok Williams died in his Decatur home after being shot several times by DeKalb police.

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Mourns Deputy's Untimely Death

Sergeant Noel Kristian Cameron ​had worked for the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office for more than a decade prior to his death.

Car Crashes Into Decatur's Mount Patmos Baptist Church

A car crashed Thursday into the front of Mount Patmos Baptist Church in Decatur, according to police.

Former Stonecrest Mayor Pleads Guilty To Federal Fraud Charges

Former Stonecrest Mayor Lary is accused of stealing more than $650,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

Dog That Was Found On Fire In Decatur Fighting Complications

Will has been experiencing complications since last month, according to Dogs Day Rescue in DeKalb County.

Stonecrest Mayor Resigns, Faces Federal Fraud Charges

Stonecrest Mayor Jason Larry is accused of stealing more than $650,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

Decatur Man Arrested For Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Attacks: Police

A Decatur man has been arrested and charged in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attacks.

Boy, 5, Dies When Tree Falls On Decatur Home: Reports

The tree fell onto the home around 5 a.m. Monday. The boy's mother was rescued from the home, a report said.

Man Dead After DeKalb Apartment Shooting, Almost 90 Shell Cases

Between 60 to 90 bullet shell casings were found at an apartment complex on Glen Hollow Circle, according to DeKalb County police.

Missing DeKalb 14-Year-Olds On Police Radar After Holiday Weekend

DeKalb County Police are looking for 14-year-olds Aniyah Hardiman and Jobbar Bailey, and are asking for the public's help to locate them.

Inmate Charged With Child Molestation Dies Of Apparent Suicide

A man facing multiple charges, including aggravated child molestation was found dead less than a week after he was arrested.

How To Prevent Christmas Tree Fires In Decatur

For some, Christmas just isn't the same without a real tree. Here's how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.

13 Fire Safety Tips From DeKalb County Fire Rescue

Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and do not use an oven as a heat source are some tips from the DeKalb County Fire Rescue.

Deadly Shooting At DeKalb Apartment: Police

A man was shot Tuesday at a DeKalb County apartment complex, according to police.

2 Children Dead In DeKalb County House Fire

Five people, including two children died Tuesday morning in a house fire.

'We Have Nothing' Says Mother Who Lost Everything In Decatur Fire

A GoFundMe has been launched to help a single mother who lost everything in a fire Sunday in Decatur.

Rescue Shelter Raises Funds To Help Dog Set On Fire In Decatur

Dogs Day Rescue has launched a campaign to help cover medical expenses for Will, who was set on fire in Decatur.

$5K Award Offered For Help In Decatur Dog Burning Incident

PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that will help police arrest the person who set a dog on fire in Decatur.

30 Firefighters Put Out DeKalb House Fire

A DeKalb family survived a house fire early Friday morning.