Woodstock Police Receives National Re-Accreditation

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies has awarded the Woodstock Police Department with re-accreditation.

6 Arrested After Online Child Sex Sting: Woodstock Police

Woodstock Police arrested six people after they were involved in an undercover operation where they sought a teen for sex.

Reward Offered For Fatal Shooting Of 14-Year-Old Boy: Police

Crime Stoppers Atlanta is offering $2,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the suspect involved in the fatal shooting.

Teen, 14, Dies After Shooting At Woodstock House Party: Police

A 14-year-old boy died after he was shot during a Woodstock house party this weekend. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking information.

Cherokee County Names New E 9-1-1 Director

Cherokee County has named Shane Bonebrake as its new E 9-1-1 director.

Coffee With A Cop Set For Tuesday In Woodstock

The Woodstock Police Department is again hosting Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Circle of Friends Coffee Shop.

Woodstock Named In Top 10 List Of Safest Cities In GA

Woodstock made the list of the 10 safest cities in Georgia by SafeWise.

Woodstock Women Killed In Alaska Sightseeing Plane Crash: Report

Andrea and Rachel McArthur were among five passengers who were killed in the crash Thursday along with the pilot, reports say.

Fire Damages Home On Scarlett Lane Near Woodstock

Three adults and a child escaped without any injuries after their house on Scarlett Lane near Woodstock caught fire.

Metro Atlanta Spa Shooter Pleads Guilty To 4 Murders

The self-proclaimed ATL spa shooter Robert Aaron Long entered a guilty plea Tuesday in Cherokee County, hoping for life without parole.

National Night Out Returns To Woodstock In 2021

Police officers and neighbors in Woodstock will mingle at the Park at City Center on August 3.

Plea Deal Near For Metro Atlanta Massage Parlor Shooting Suspect

An arraignment is expected next week, resolving the Cherokee County case regarding massage spa shootings suspect Robert Aaron Long.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Woodstock

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Woodstock.

Online Sex Operation Using Fake Teen Girl Lands 5 Arrests: Police

Five men have been arrested after they arrived at locations to meet with what they thought was a 16-year-old girl, Woodstock Police said.

Rabies Advisory Issued For Woodstock Neighborhood: Officials

North Georgia Public Health has issued a public health advisory after a raccoon attacked and bit a person on Tuesday, June 1 in Woodstock.

Death Penalty Sought For Metro Atlanta Massage Parlor Shooter

Two grand juries in Fulton and Cherokee indicted Robert Aaron Long after the March 16 fatal shootings at metro Atlanta massage parlors.

'Bad Day' Comment After Spa Shootings Brings Criticism Of Officer

Cherokee Sheriff's Capt. Jay Baker has been scrutinized after his comment that the accused massage parlor shooter was "having a bad day."

Metro Atlanta Massage Parlor Shootings: 5 Things To Know

Robert Aaron Long, 21, of Woodstock, has been linked to deadly massage parlor shootings in Atlanta and Acworth. Here's what we know.

Woodstock Man Charged With 15 Counts Of Child Sexual Exploitation

A Woodstock man, 20, was charged with 15 counts of sexual exploitation of children after an investigation by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office.

House Fire Kills 65-Year-Old Woodstock Man

A 64-year-old Woodstock man died Thursday after his house off Hollow Drive caught on fire.

Georgia Gun Safety Laws Get ‘F’ On 2020 Scorecard

Despite the pandemic, several states passed new gun safety laws in 2020, according to the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

Man Charged With Stalking After Following Mom, Kid Around Store

An Atlanta man was charged with stalking after he followed a mother and daughter around a Woodstock Publix, touching the girl on the arm.

Georgians Involved With Capitol Riot Arrested After Identified

Several Georgians have been arrested and charged for their part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6.

Woodstock Police Giving Free Rides Home On New Year's Eve

The Woodstock Police Department is hosting its 12th year of providing safe rides home on New Year’s Eve.

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Woodstock

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Woodstock police offers some tips to thwart porch pirates.

64 Sex Offenders In Woodstock: 2020 Safety Map

Fall is a good time to take inventory of who is in your neighborhood, and where the registered sex offenders live in Woodstock.

Cherokee Marshal's Office Earns National Accreditation

The agency had to meet 154 standards to achieve this award and is the only marshal's office in the country that is nationally accredited.

Woodstock Police Chief: We Keep Peace, Not Needlessly Breach It

Chief of Police Calvin Moss said Wednesday his department works "hard to promote the delivery of professional police services in Woodstock."

Survey Ranks Woodstock As One Of Georgia's Safest Cities

Woodstock was ranked 17th out of 127 Georgia cities by a website that tracks crime and security.

GA State Troopers Prepare For Memorial Day Amid Social Distancing

In addition to normal traffic enforcement, state troopers will be looking for violations against the social distancing requirements.

GA Woman Charged For Selling Pesticide As Protection: Coronavirus

A GA woman was arrested on federal charges of illegally selling an unregistered pesticide, claiming it protects against coronavirus.

Man Arrested For Attempting To Meet Teen For Sex: Sheriff

A 34-year-old Acworth man was arrested Thursday for attempting to meet with a girl he thought was under the age of 15.

Cherokee Sheriff's K9s Retire From Duty

Two of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office's officers, K9 Dyno and K9 Dixon, retired Monday after serving the county for more than seven years.

'Ghost Face Gangster' Sentenced For Trafficking Meth In Cherokee

A Fannin County man was sentenced for violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act and trafficking meth, among other offenses.

Man Arrested For Shooting Another While Exchanging Items: Police

The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested a man for aggravated assault and armed robbery after he shot a man while exchanging an item.

Registration Open For Woodstock Citizens' Public Safety Academy

Citizens’ Public Safety Academy is a series of classes to enhance the citizen’s understanding of the police and fire profession.

Jury Finds Use Of Force By Former Woodstock Officer Justified

A grand jury unanimously found that the use of force by former Woodstock Police Sgt. Randy Milligan "justified and authorized under GA law."

Acworth Man Sentenced To 50 Years For Violent Crimes

An Acworth man, 23, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, among other charges for three separate felony cases.

Man Shot While Exchanging Item Sold Online: Sheriff's Office

Cherokee Sheriff's Officials said a man was shot Sunday while he was exchanging a pair of shoes he sold online.

Students Injured After Bus Collides With Car: Sheriff's Office

Four students in Cherokee County were taken to the hospital Friday morning after their bus collided with another car, according to outlets.