10 Gang Members, Associates Arrested By Douglasville Police

The arrest of 10 gang members and associates stemmed from a Jan. 2 fight outside the movie-theater entrance at Arbor Place Mall.

Runaway Teen Located, Four Other Youths Reported Missing

A local juvenile reported missing, has been found. Authorities continue to search for four other teenagers.

Man Shoplifts Nails, Gets Nailed And Goes To Jail: Police

A Lawrenceville man was arrested at a Douglasville Home Depot Sunday for shoplifting a $5 box of nail-gun staples, according to police.

Bond Denied For Man Accused of Rape, Battery, False Imprisonment

A man charged with rape after an incident at a Douglas County apartment complex was deemed "a significant danger" and denied bond on Monday.

Douglasville Police Maintain Law Enforcement Certification​

The department was first awarded the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification in 2014.

Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Last Seen In Douglas County

Police are calling on the public's help finding the girl.

Burglar Pries Way Into Douglasville Cell Phone Store: Police

The burglar was seen wearing all black clothing and carrying a Point3 backpack, authorities said.

Douglasville Police Seek Suspect In Mail Theft

On Jan. 19, someone stole mail out of several mailboxes along the business district of Bright Star Road and McKay Industrial Boulevard.

Remove Valuables From Vehicles: Douglas County Sheriff's Office

The office recommended people "lock your car doors or remove your valuables at night."

Douglasville Police Seek Public's Help In Identifying Suspect

Police say a man took two laptops from the Target on Chapel Hill Road.

Man Shot During Douglasville Arrest, GBI To Investigate: Police

A Dallas, Georgia, man was shot Sunday when Douglasville police tried to arrest him, according to authorities. The GBI will investigate.

20 Drivers Killed In Georgia Christmas-Weekend Car Accidents

In addition to 20 fatalities from auto accidents over the Christmas weekend, Georgia reported 173 DUI arrests and 4,347 speeding tickets.

Preventing Christmas Tree Fires In Douglasville Homes

Consumers are more likely to pick up a real Christmas tree this year. Here’s how to keep your tree and your family safe from a tree fire.

Burglars Grab Guns After Ramming U-Haul Through Store Wall

Using a U-Haul truck to ram through a wall, thieves stole dozens of guns early Thursday morning from Gable Sporting Goods on Fairburn Road.

206 Sex Offenders In Douglasville, 264 In Douglas County 2020

Fall is a good time to take inventory of who's in your neighborhood and where registered sex offenders live in Douglasville.

Cobb Man Charged In Deadly Crash That Killed Douglasville Woman

A Powder Springs man is in jail Monday, charged with vehicular homicide after a collision that killed a 54-year-old Douglasville woman.

Bailiff Accused Of Sexually Exploiting Disabled Person: Sheriff

A bailiff for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was arrested for sexual battery of a disabled person, according to a department statement.

Train Destroys Tractor-Trailer Stuck On Tracks: Watch Video

A truck got stuck when it tried to cross the tracks ahead of the train. What happened next was recorded by a nearby police station camera.

Suspected Bomb Found During Villa Rica Traffic Stop: Police

A Douglasville man stopped because his truck didn't have a tag turned out to be carrying what Villa Rica police thought was a bomb.

Meth, Guns Seized, 15 Arrested In Massive West Georgia Drug Bust

The GBI and the Haralson-Paulding Drug Task Force arrested 15 people, most from Villa Rica, and seized more than $500,000 worth of meth.

Goat Devours Documents In Douglas County Deputy's Patrol Car

While a Douglas County sheriff's deputy was serving papers, a goat decided to serve itself breakfast in the front seat of her patrol car.

Douglasville Teen Missing Since May, Authorities Seek Leads

Deondra Steward, 17, was last seen in Douglasville on May 28. Investigators say they believe she left of her own volition.

Sheriff's Office: Woman Provided Unlicensed Medical Care To Kids

A woman is facing identity theft and cruelty to children charges after she provided unlicensed medical care to children.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office Warns Of Phone Scam

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a new phone scam telling residents they have a warrant out for their arrest.

Man Wanted In Douglas County Arrested After Fleeing State Trooper

A Georgia State Patrol trooper maneuvered to stop the Porsche Cayenne on Tara Boulevard near the Clayton County Jail.

41% Of Police Incidents Are White-On-Black: Douglasville Police

Statistics compiled from 2015 to 2020 show that Douglasville police interactions most often involved white officers and Black suspects.

'The Vehicle Wasn't Stolen' Says Pair Accused Of Stealing Vehicle

After 24 minutes of shouting they hadn't stolen an SUV from Douglasville, deputies decided they'd had enough and read them their rights.

What Fireworks Are Legal, Illegal In GA: Fourth Of July 2020

With many GA fireworks displays canceled due to coronavirus, it may be tempting to light your own pyrotechnic display. Here's what's legal.

Douglasville Robbery Foiled By Shotgun Blast In Air

Authorities say a Smyrna man accused his victim of robbing him, then returned the favor by grabbing his cell phone and keys.

Douglasville Man Murdered Mother, Niece, Set Car On Fire: Police

Police say they believe Derrick Hobbs killed Lawanda Barrows, 59, and Layla Hobbs, 4. Their bodies were found Sunday in a burning vehicle.

Douglasville Woman, Girl Found Dead In Burning Car Identified

Douglasville Police have identified the two people who were found inside a burned vehicle as Lawanda Barrows, 59, and Layla Hobbs, 4.

Bodies Of Woman, Girl In Burning Vehicle: Douglasville Homicides

Douglasville police found the bodies of a woman and girl in a burning car on Colquitt Street late Sunday afternoon. A suspect is in custody.

Statement From Douglasville Mayor, Rochelle Robinson

'Citizens are welcome to protest in accordance with their 1st Amendment right to Freedom of Speech.'

Douglasville Woman Airlifted To Safety From Little River Canyon

Kenzie Wetzel was the third person in five days who had to be rescued at Little River Canyon in Alabama. The first two didn't survive.

Truck Rear-Ends Tractor-Trailer, Kills Powder Springs Woman

The accident involved a Chevrolet Silverado, a Chevrolet Avalanche, a GMC Sierra and a semi. The other three drivers were uninjured.

Douglasville Man Snared In Child Sex Sting Operation

Online sex crimes against children have been on the rise since the pandemic started and schools closed in Georgia.

Douglasville Police: Distracted Driving Caused Fatal Crash

Police say a Douglasville man was distracted by his cell phone when he collided with another car, killing a Lithia Springs woman.

Latest Douglas County Coronavirus Update

Here are the latest local updates on how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting Douglasville and Douglas County:

Douglasville Police Department's K9 Unit Excels

In the last month Officer McDonald and Fino have tracked and located three dangerous suspects who fled crime scenes on foot.

Douglas County Sheriff Seeks Help Finding 15-Year-Old Runaway

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 15-year-old runaway boy. They need your help.