Crime

DeKalb County Cracks Down on Illegal Tire Dumping, Announces Arrest

Authorities detail latest efforts to address persistent problem in the county

2 Arrested After Armed Robbery at Augusta Family Dollar

Richmond County deputies search for third suspect in connection with the incident.

Vacant Building Catches Fire Near Clark Atlanta

No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish late-night blaze at abandoned property.

Man Crashes Into Semi on I-85 While 'Actively Watching Podcast'

Georgia State Patrol says driver was distracted and following too closely before collision.

Man Arrested in Washington County Hit-and-Run

Authorities apprehended the suspect after a multi-agency search.

Two Injured in Bartow County Wreck

Collision on Highway 41 sends drivers to hospital on Saturday

South Georgia Handyman Business Owner Charged with Fraud, Forgery, and Theft

Amanda 'Amy' Gambrell, 51, accused of multiple financial crimes through her ACE Handyman Services company

Blackshear Business Owner Arrested for Fraud

Amanda 'Amy' Gambrell charged with multiple counts of financial crimes

Man Posed as Adult Film Star in Phishing Scam Targeting NFL, NBA Players

Kwamaine Jerell Ford charged with wire fraud, computer fraud, identity theft, and sex trafficking in elaborate scheme

Georgia Man Sentenced to 3 Life Sentences for Child Sex Crimes

Three young women testified that Monquezias Deshad Watts assaulted them when they were younger than 16 and while they were asleep or impaired by drugs or alcohol.

Canton Man Sentenced to 3 Life Terms for Sexual Abuse

Monquezias Deshad Watts convicted on multiple counts of rape, child molestation, and aggravated assault against underage victims.

Georgia Minister Charged with Battery After Alleged Misconduct at McDonald's

Authorities say 63-year-old Keith Lamar Brinson inappropriately touched a 20-year-old employee during her lunch break.

Multi-Vehicle Crash in Sandy Springs Linked to Suspected DUI

Police report non-life-threatening injuries in incident on Georgia-400 and I-285

Douglasville Braces for Potential Teen Takeover Event

Police warn of consequences as unauthorized gathering planned at local park

GBI Bomb Team Responds to House Fire in Jackson County

Authorities evacuated a neighborhood in Braselton as a precaution during the incident.