Former Area Athlete Charged in Beating Death at Bar

Police say Grant Spencer, who attended Dunwoody and Johns Creek high schools, beat Michael Gatto, who graduated from South Forsyth.

$3K in Unpaid Toll Passes Shocks Driver

A Sandy Springs woman says she had no idea show owed thousands in unpaid Peach Pass tolls.

Georgia State Patrol Will Be Out in Force Over Labor Day Weekend

Friday night through midnight on Labor Day, state troopers and law enforcement officers from across Georgia to target impaired drivers.

Weird Police News: Accomplice Left Behind, Burning Gasoline, Craigslist Scammer

Also: Sore loser robs card players; 174 pounds of pot; AC units swiped from roof.

Northview High Student Dies in South Georgia Accident

Rising senior Abbey Rice was riding on an ATV with members of the school's volleyball team when it toppled over, killing the teen.

Former Fulton Deputy Sentenced For Soliciting Kickbacks

Reginald Warren, 50, will serve one year and three months in federal prison, followed by two years of supervised release.

Cold-Case Team Studies Murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond

“It just eats at you that somebody could do this and possibly get away with it,” says the slain couple’s son.

Man Hit On GA 400 Near North Springs MARTA Station

The man, who left his vehicle to ask for directions to another MARTA station, was hit while he paused to pick up something on the ground.

Three Indicted in Heroin Overdose Death

Johns Creek resident Chelsea Bennett, 20, overdosed on heroin in March at a home in Alpharetta.

Driver Who Died in Pond Was Johns Creek Middle School Teacher

Laura Jones Tavel, 53, of Duluth taught at River Trail Middle School in Jones Creek.

Johns Creek Citizens Police Academy Starts in August

The free sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 through Oct. 7 and is open to all Johns Creek residents ages 21 and older.

Johns Creek Names Officers of the Quarter

Sgt. Ben Finley and Officer James Harris were recognized for their performance during the first quarter of 2014.

UPDATE: Johns Creek Intersection Reopens After Gas Line Break

A construction company mistakenly drilled into a high-pressure, six-inch gas line near the intersection of Haynes Bridge and Old Alabama roads.

Johns Creek Police To Hold Self-Defense, Safety Class For Girls

The free class will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 1 at Johns Creek Police Department headquarters.

Gas Line Break Closes Johns Creek Street — Again

For the second time in a week, a contractor has severed a gas line along Ray Moss Connector at Jones Bridge Road.

Johns Creek Names Firefighter Of The Quarter

Damone Horne is Johns Creek's Firefighter of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2014.

Police Make Arrest In Johns Creek Comic Book Store Burglary

Three individuals, including one former employee, are accused of breaking into FCB Sports Cards, Comics and Games to steal gaming cards.

Former Fulton Deputy Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Kickbacks

Covington man demanded bribe payments from security officers assigned to work at the city of Atlanta's public swimming pools.

Autopsy: Woman Found in Chattahoochee River Drowned

A medical examiner ruled the cause of death for Gee Hee Kang, 57 of Johns Creek was drowning.

UPDATE: Woman's Body Found In Chattahoochee River

A woman's body was found early Saturday morning in the Chattahoochee River in Johns Creek

Tree Removal Blocks Portion of Sargent Road

Traffic is restricted on Sargent Road between Findley Road and Carriage Park Way as the city removes a tree that was struck by lightning.

Dump Unused Meds On Drug Take Back Day

The Johns Creek Police Department will hold its Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26 at Target on State Bridge Road.

Johns Creek Woman Dies Following Forsyth 2-Vehicle Crash

The collision occurred at approximately 11 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road.

Naked Burglary Suspect Denied Bond

Bond has been denied for the Decatur man accused of breaking into several homes while wearing only a cowboy hat. One of the victims was a Johns Creek City Councilwoman.

Naked Man Breaks into Johns Creek Council Member's Home

Ashdon Gibbs, 21, of Decatur strolled into the home of Cori Davenport wearing nothing but a cowboy hat.

Johns Creek Woman Dies in Forsyth County Collision

One-vehicle crash happened Monday night just north of the McFarland Boulevard exit on Ga. Hwy. 400.

Fire Fills U.S. Post Office Distribution Center with Smoke, Forces Evacuation

A small fire started in a cubicle area near a bathroom, according to Gwinnett Fire.

Woman Arrested After Found Sleeping Inside Bieber Home

Qianying Zhao told Sandy Springs Police she went to the home to attend a birthday party for Justin Bieber.

'I'm Living the Dream': Bushman Named Milton Firefighter of the Year

Richard Bushman was named the city of Milton Fire-Rescue Department's 2013 Firefighter of the Year. He previously was a firefighter in Johns Creek.

Autopsy: Man Found in Creek Near School Drowned

The body of Cody Bohnet was found on New Year's Day in a creek near Taylor Road Middle School in Johns Creek.

Johns Creek Offers Free Self-Defense Course for Women

The free class will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 22 at the Johns Creek Police Department headquarters.

Fulton Deputy Charged with Running Illegal Nightclub

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

Johns Creek Ranked as America's 6th "Safest City"

City named by separate independent researchers as one of the safest cities in Georgia and the United States.

Alarm Owners in Johns Creek Should Register Systems

Non-compliance may result in costly penalties.

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.

Women and Teen Safety & Self-Defense Classes in Johns Creek

Open seats remain for the free classes that will be taught this month and next at the Johns Creek Police Department.

Fulton Jail Inmate Takes Own Life

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

Police: Stolen Tow Truck Used to Steal Cars Abandoned During Snow Storm

Louis Mitchell, Jr., 34, faces multiple charges, including five counts of auto theft.

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.

Man Suspected of Stalking, Shooting Gun at Johns Creek Woman's Home, Arrested

James Jones, 31, of Vestavia Hills, Ala. has been charged with harassing communications, terroristic threats against resident.