Crime & Safety

Historic Sign Gone; Woman Carjacks Truck With Kids

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Roswell Woman Carjacks Truck With 2 Kids in Tow - Roswell Patch

A 27-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday in Temple after she allegedly stole a truck with her two children in tow and led police on a chase. Roswell Patch has more on this story

East Cobb Duo Faces Multiple Drugs and Weapons Charges
East Cobb Patch

Two people, including a documented member of the Bloods, were arrested Thursday at an East Cobb apartment complex after police found 141.5 grams of suspected marijuana, 18 hydrocodone pills, eight oxycodone pills, $295 worth of ammunition and three stolen firearms inside one unit. Learn more about what was found at East Cobb Patch.

Girl Raped in Marietta - Marietta Patch

A Marietta man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a 12-year-old girl. Marietta Patch has more details on the crime.

Thumb of Intoxicated Man Crushed Between His Car and a Tree - Loganville-Grayson Patch

Walton County Sheriff's deputies reported that a man had his thumb crushed on June 22 when he tried to stop his car from rolling down a steep driveway in Loganville. His hand somehow got caught between the car and a tree. Loganville-Grayson Patch continues the story.

Drugs, Weapons and Wanted Persons Found in Traffic Stop - Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch

An off-duty officer employed by the Stone Mountain Community Improvement District (CID) recently made noteworthy arrests during his routine security sweep. Learn what the officer made arrests for at Loganville-Grayson Patch.

East Atlanta's Iconic "Welcome" Sign Gone - East Atlanta Patch

For years, the "Welcome to East Atlanta" sign beckoned visitors to the funky neighborhood that early gentrification pioneers remember was home to Grant Central Pizza, the former Heaping Bowl and Brew, Burrito Art, the Echo Lounge in the Village. East Atlanta Patch explains why the sign is no longer standing.


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