The Latest Breaking News from Atlanta Police Department

Memphis’ police chief was once fired from, then reinstated to, Atlanta Police Department

ATLANTA — The chief of Memphis’ police department had a lengthy career in Atlanta that nearly ended with her 2008 firing in connection with a botched investigation involving the husband of a police sergeant.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023

Falcons WR Batson Arrested, Accused of Fighting Police After DUI Stop

The fifth-year practice squad receiver ‘is facing multiple charges,’ per an Atlanta police department release.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2022

Bestselling author Karin Slaughter’s ‘Will Trent’ books turned into ABC series

ATLANTA — Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agent Will Trent is a figment of Atlanta author Karin Slaughter’s imagination come to life in 10 bestselling books.

Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022

Kevin Samuels dead: YouTube 'dating guru', 57, dies after suffering 'chest pains'

Kevin Samuels was found unresponsive on the floor as an EMS worker performed CPR on him, a report filed by the Atlanta Police Department says

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022

Georgia mother uses Find My iPhone feature to track kidnapped son

‘It’s a crime of opportunity, thieves know when people are going to leave their car running while they just run in somewhere’

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

VIDEO: Drilling For Oil: Atlanta Cops Bust Man Stealing Gas From Cars

Rather than siphon gas out, Matthew Reznick is accused of drilling a hole in the gas tank and letting it drain out.

Zenger · Mar 6, 2022

Calm Cop Talks Suicidal Man Down From Freeway Overpass

The police officer connected with the man on a personal level and convinced him to get help.

Zenger · Feb 18, 2022