crime
Mayor Kasim Reed Vows To Fight Recent Crime Activity
ATLANTA (WAOK)-Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed told a group of reporters during a roundtable discussion at City Hall on Monday that he has taken notice of the growing incidents of “bump and rob” crimes and he […]
Police Listen To Criticism After Baby’s Slaying
Two weeks after a baby was shot to death in what police say was an attempted street robbery, residents of this coastal city faced police officials Thursday with suggestions and grievances that included pleas for more officers in their neighborhoods and more efforts to get guns off the streets.
Four Alabama Football Players Charged With Fraud, Robbery
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Three University of Alabama football players have been charged with knocking students unconscious and stealing their wallets, while a fourth player has been charged with using a stolen debit card, officials […]
Morehouse Student Shot
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK) — Atlanta police say a man has been hospitalized after being shot at Morehouse College. Atlanta Police spokesman John Chafee says officers responded to a report of a shooting at Samuel A. Archer […]
Malls Stay Open To Entice Last Minute Shoppers
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK) — Last-minute shoppers crowded into malls and stores during the last weekend before Christmas, but many didn’t seem to be in the spirit of spending. This holiday season, Americans have a lot on […]
13-Year-Old Charged In Death Of Newborn
Mableton(AJC/WAOK)- A Cobb County teen is being charged as an adult in the death of a newborn baby found buried in a shoebox Wednesday, police said. The 13-year-old mother was arrested Thursday at her home […]
13-Year-Old Charged In Murder Of Newborn
Atlanta(AJC/WAOK)-A Cobb County teen is being charged as an adult in the death of a newborn baby found buried in a shoebox Wednesday, police said. The 13-year-old mother was arrested Thursday at her home and […]
Shooting At Underground Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP)- Police are trying to find witnesses who were at Underground Atlanta when a man was gunned down at the downtown entertainment and shopping district. Atlanta police Officer John Chafee says the shooting happened […]
Police In Valdosta Search For Information In Death Of Freshman Student From Gwinnett County
ATLANTA (AP/AJC) — Police at Valdosta State University have concluded that a 17-year-old found dead on campus was murdered. Authorities initially did not declare foul play after Jasmine Benjamin was found dead around noon last […]
Dekalb Police Charge 13 Year Old In Toddler’s Death
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Police in DeKalb County have charged a 13-year-old girl in the stabbing death of her 2-year-old sister. Mekka Parish, a police spokeswoman, said Tuesday Sasha Ray, the young girl, was stabbed multiple […]
