Crime & Public Safety

05/02/2026 · Paulding County

DeKalb Ring Bust Nets 14 Arrests, Drugs and Guns Seized

Law enforcement in DeKalb County arrested 14 suspects ranging from teenagers to middle-aged offenders in a coordinated raid targeting a major drug trafficking operation. The bust netted narcotics, firearms, and cash in what authorities say is part of a broader crackdown on organized crime threatening the county.

05/02/2026

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Copper theft sparked massive explosion at Atlanta apartment complex

A man hospitalized with severe burns after a powerful gas explosion ripped through Northside Plaza Apartments on Tuesday night was attempting to steal copper wiring, according to investigators and the building's management company. The blast destroyed much of Building C near Mercedes-Benz Stadium and displaced dozens of residents, highlighting a persistent problem with metal theft at vacant units across the complex.

05/02/2026

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