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Judge rules suspect in deadly 2023 Midtown Atlanta shooting competent to stand trial
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (220+ words) ATLANTA " A metro Atlanta judge has ruled that the man accused in a deadly 2023 Midtown Atlanta shooting is competent to stand trial. Deion Patterson is accused of opening fire inside a Northside Hospital clinic in Midtown Atlanta in May 2023, killing…...
Man accused of making fake bomb threat at Marietta Square bar arrested
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (141+ words) MARIETTA, GA " A man is facing charges after police say he called in a fake bomb threat following his removal from a popular bar on the Marietta Square. Investigators say 29-year-old James Lusk made. .. Man accused of making fake bomb…...
Cobb County police shares video of Turkey blocking traffic, confronting officer
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (116+ words) COBB COUNTY, GA " If you need a laugh today, Cobb County Police Department has got you covered. According to Cobb County police officials, officers responded to Milford Church Road after receiving reports of a turkey blocking traffic. Police say the…...
Arrest made in East Point road rage shooting incident; two children shot
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (130+ words) ATLANTA " Atlanta police investigating an apparent road rage shooting on Friday have made an arrest. Police have arrested 21-year-old Bennie Mc Coy for opening fire on the car he had collided with before speeding off. Police say it all started…...
Former metro Atlanta police officer granted bond weeks after sexual assault accusation
1+ day, 31+ min ago (151+ words) SOUTH FULTON, GA " A former metro Atlanta police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman has been granted bond following a court hearing Friday. Attorney Kimani King, who represents South Fulton Police Officer Michael Cockran, said he reached an agreement…...
Georgia deputy arrested after being accused of domestic violence
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (127+ words) SPALDING COUNTY, GA " A Spalding County sheriff's deputy has been arrested following a domestic violence investigation, according to authorities. Deputy Philip Ramsammy is facing charges including second-degree cruelty to children and aggravated assault. The Spalding County Sheriff's Office said it…...
Man accused of stealing, cashing victim's $11 K check, state police say
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (293+ words) A Georgia man is accused of stealing and fraudulently cashing a Connecticut woman's check that was worth more than $11, 000, authorities said. According to an affidavit filed by Connecticut State Police on Monday, Bryan Henry White, 24, of Stockbridge, was arrested and…...
Officials provide encouraging update on lone survivor of metro shooting spree
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (196+ words) DEKALB COUNTY, GA " Days after a deadly string of shootings across De Kalb County, officials gave a positive new update on the lone survivor. The 49-year-old homeless victim shot outside Brookhaven's Cherokee Plaza is still in critical condition, but Brookhaven…...
Man charged with murder of 36-year-old man in metro Atlanta
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (81+ words) FOREST PARK, GA " Police in metro Atlanta have arrested a suspect wanted in connection to the murder of a 36-year-old man. Police say Garrett confessed to the murder of Shaunterrio Hudson. According to investigators, security footage from a local gas…...
Metro Atlanta police officer injured in shooting released from hospital
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (173+ words) DEKALB COUNTY, GA " A De Kalb County police officer who was injured in a shooting on Thursday evening has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. Police responded to the area of Glenwood Road and Shamrock Drive…...